Bioinformatician demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatician gender statistics
16.9% of bioinformaticians are women and 83.1% of bioinformaticians are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Bioinformatician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Bioinformatician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,589
Female income
$69,065
Bioinformatician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatician positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of bioinformaticians are female.
Bioinformatician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2011 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2013 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2014 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2015 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 83.50% | 16.50% |
| 2019 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2020 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2021 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
Bioinformatician related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformaticians 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% |
| Bioinformatician | 83% | 17% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Bioinformatician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformaticians is White, which makes up 42.2% of all bioinformaticians. Comparatively, 39.0% of bioinformaticians are Asian and 8.9% of bioinformaticians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 42.2%
- Asian, 39.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Bioinformatician race
| Bioinformatician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 42.2% |
| Asian | 39.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Bioinformatician race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.44% | 4.65% | 41.60% | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 44.19% | 5.07% | 42.07% | 6.60% |
| 2012 | 45.00% | 4.86% | 41.24% | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 45.59% | 4.96% | 39.85% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 45.27% | 5.30% | 40.45% | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 45.39% | 4.74% | 41.24% | 6.06% |
| 2016 | 44.76% | 4.54% | 40.04% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 44.89% | 5.40% | 39.54% | 7.17% |
| 2018 | 44.00% | 5.16% | 40.39% | 7.29% |
| 2019 | 45.39% | 4.80% | 39.60% | 7.67% |
| 2020 | 43.52% | 4.42% | 39.88% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 42.20% | 5.80% | 39.05% | 8.89% |
Bioinformatician wage gap by race
According to our data, white bioinformaticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bioinformaticians have the lowest average salary at $65,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,163 |
| White | $70,519 |
| Black or African American | $68,612 |
| Asian | $70,022 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,732 |
Average bioinformatician age
See how the average age of bioinformaticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioinformatician 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 |
Bioinformatician age breakdown
The average age of bioinformaticians is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the bioinformatician population.
Bioinformatician age breakdown
| Bioinformatician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Bioinformatician educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformaticians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of bioinformaticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 36%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Associate, 1%
Bioinformaticians by degree level
| Bioinformatician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Associate | 1% |
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Bioinformatician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformaticians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $73,521 annually. With a Master's degree, bioinformaticians earn a median annual income of $67,926 compared to $65,794 for bioinformaticians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,926 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,794 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,521 |
Bioinformatician employment statistics
Most bioinformaticians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bioinformaticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformaticians work.
Bioinformatician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Bioinformatician jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformaticians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bioinformatician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 5% |
Bioinformatician jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioinformaticians are education, health care and professional.
Bioinformatician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Health Care | 27% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Bioinformatician turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformaticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatician 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 bioinformatician tenure
The average bioinformatician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 bioinformaticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bioinformatician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformaticians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Forester | 8.40% | 924 |
| Bioinformatician | 8.45% | - |
| Ecologist | 9.74% | 7,026 |
| Agriculture Scientist | 19.06% | 41,837 |
Similar bioinformatician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Forester | 8.40% | 924 |
| Ecologist | 9.74% | 7,026 |
| Agriculture Scientist | 19.06% | 41,837 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformaticians
The most common foreign language among bioinformaticians is Uyghur at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Uyghur, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Turkish, 14.3%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Other, 28.5%
Bioinformatician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Uyghur | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Turkish | 14.3% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Other | 28.5% |
