Bacteriologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Bacteriologist gender statistics
62.9% of bacteriologists are women and 37.1% of bacteriologists are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Bacteriologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Bacteriologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,137
Female income
$83,536
Bacteriologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bacteriologist positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of bacteriologists are female.
Bacteriologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2011 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2012 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2013 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2014 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2015 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2016 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2017 | 43.88% | 56.12% |
| 2018 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2019 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2020 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2021 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
Bacteriologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared bacteriologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Bacteriologist | 37% | 63% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Bacteriologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bacteriologists is White, which makes up 68.8% of all bacteriologists. Comparatively, 12.9% of bacteriologists are Asian and 9.0% of bacteriologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.8%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bacteriologist race
| Bacteriologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bacteriologist race and ethnicity over time
See how bacteriologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bacteriologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.48% | 3.68% | 14.32% | 8.03% |
| 2011 | 74.95% | 3.68% | 11.89% | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 74.74% | 2.18% | 12.44% | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 72.93% | 4.08% | 11.99% | 7.21% |
| 2014 | 72.46% | 3.57% | 13.01% | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 73.66% | 3.20% | 13.16% | 7.17% |
| 2016 | 73.48% | 3.56% | 12.81% | 6.34% |
| 2017 | 71.22% | 3.13% | 14.64% | 7.98% |
| 2018 | 72.54% | 2.85% | 12.96% | 8.18% |
| 2019 | 73.41% | 2.50% | 14.17% | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 68.97% | 3.24% | 11.80% | 9.74% |
| 2021 | 68.82% | 3.17% | 12.95% | 8.96% |
Bacteriologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bacteriologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bacteriologists have the lowest average salary at $78,182.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,485 |
| White | $78,182 |
| Black or African American | $82,828 |
| Asian | $85,722 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,727 |
Average bacteriologist age
See how the average age of bacteriologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bacteriologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Bacteriologist age breakdown
The average age of bacteriologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the bacteriologist population.
Bacteriologist age breakdown
| Bacteriologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bacteriologist educational attainment
The most common degree for bacteriologists is bachelor's degree, with 78% of bacteriologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Bacteriologists by degree level
| Bacteriologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Bacteriologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bacteriologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,515 annually. With a Master's degree, bacteriologists earn a median annual income of $80,353 compared to $72,963 for bacteriologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,963 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,515 |
Bacteriologist employment statistics
Company size where bacteriologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bacteriologists work.
Bacteriologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Bacteriologist jobs by company type
Employees with the bacteriologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bacteriologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bacteriologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 19% |
Bacteriologist turnover and employment statistics
Bacteriologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bacteriologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bacteriologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bacteriologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average bacteriologist tenure
The average bacteriologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 bacteriologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Bacteriologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bacteriologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bacteriologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Unit Forester | 8.40% | 29,194 |
| Director, Experimental Medicine | 8.45% | 16,248 |
| Bacteriologist | 9.74% | - |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Similar bacteriologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Unit Forester | 8.40% | 29,194 |
| Director, Experimental Medicine | 8.45% | 16,248 |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by bacteriologists
The most common foreign language among bacteriologists is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Arabic, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
Bacteriologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Arabic | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |