Bioanalyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioanalyst gender statistics
47.6% of bioanalysts are women and 52.4% of bioanalysts are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Bioanalyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Bioanalyst gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,256
Female income
$75,655
Bioanalyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioanalyst positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of bioanalysts are female.
Bioanalyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2011 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2012 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2013 | 54.75% | 45.25% |
| 2014 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2015 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2016 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2017 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 2018 | 53.07% | 46.93% |
| 2019 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2020 | 51.10% | 48.90% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
Bioanalyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioanalysts 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% |
| Bioanalyst | 52% | 48% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Bioanalyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioanalysts is White, which makes up 56.4% of all bioanalysts. Comparatively, 27.9% of bioanalysts are Asian and 7.4% of bioanalysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.4%
- Asian, 27.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Bioanalyst race
| Bioanalyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Asian | 27.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Bioanalyst race and ethnicity over time
See how bioanalyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioanalyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.62% | 3.45% | 30.50% | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 3.87% | 30.98% | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 3.67% | 30.14% | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 59.77% | 3.76% | 28.75% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 59.45% | 4.10% | 29.35% | 4.60% |
| 2015 | 59.57% | 3.55% | 30.14% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 3.34% | 28.94% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 4.20% | 28.44% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 3.96% | 29.30% | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 59.57% | 3.61% | 28.50% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 57.70% | 3.22% | 28.79% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 4.60% | 27.95% | 7.38% |
Bioanalyst wage gap by race
According to our data, white bioanalysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bioanalysts have the lowest average salary at $72,848.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,899 |
| White | $76,870 |
| Black or African American | $75,276 |
| Asian | $76,455 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,848 |
Average bioanalyst age
See how the average age of bioanalysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioanalyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Bioanalyst age breakdown
The average age of bioanalysts is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the bioanalyst population.
Bioanalyst age breakdown
| Bioanalyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Bioanalyst educational attainment
The most common degree for bioanalysts is bachelor's degree, with 60% of bioanalysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
Bioanalysts by degree level
| Bioanalyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
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Bioanalyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioanalysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $79,359 annually. With a Master's degree, bioanalysts earn a median annual income of $74,699 compared to $72,900 for bioanalysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,900 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,359 |
Bioanalyst turnover and employment statistics
Bioanalyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioanalysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioanalyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioanalyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average bioanalyst tenure
The average bioanalyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 bioanalysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioanalyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 56% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Bioanalyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioanalysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Specialist | 8.40% | 109 |
| Bioanalyst | 8.45% | - |
| Neurobiologist | 9.74% | 511 |
| Plant Breeder | 19.06% | 8,845 |
Similar bioanalyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Specialist | 8.40% | 109 |
| Neurobiologist | 9.74% | 511 |
| Plant Breeder | 19.06% | 8,845 |