Bioinformatics engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatics engineer gender statistics
37.8% of bioinformatics engineers are women and 62.2% of bioinformatics engineers are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Bioinformatics engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Bioinformatics engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,646
Female income
$93,938
Bioinformatics engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatics engineer positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of bioinformatics engineers are female.
Bioinformatics engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.47% | 41.53% |
| 2011 | 58.14% | 41.86% |
| 2012 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2013 | 59.89% | 40.11% |
| 2014 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2015 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2016 | 63.26% | 36.74% |
| 2017 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2018 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2019 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2020 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 37.78% |
Bioinformatics engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformatics engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Bioinformatics Engineer | 62% | 38% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Bioinformatics engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformatics engineers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all bioinformatics engineers. Comparatively, 31.3% of bioinformatics engineers are Asian and 6.4% of bioinformatics engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Asian, 31.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Bioinformatics engineer race
| Bioinformatics engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Asian | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Bioinformatics engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatics engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatics engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 3.93% | 27.09% | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 4.16% | 26.60% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 3.70% | 27.97% | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 62.84% | 3.22% | 27.79% | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 3.73% | 28.44% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 60.89% | 3.54% | 28.56% | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 60.39% | 3.53% | 29.27% | 4.56% |
| 2017 | 58.97% | 3.41% | 29.83% | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 3.26% | 29.05% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 3.35% | 30.24% | 5.17% |
| 2020 | 56.99% | 3.10% | 30.00% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 54.97% | 2.85% | 31.31% | 6.37% |
Bioinformatics engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bioinformatics engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bioinformatics engineers have the lowest average salary at $97,066.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,532 |
| White | $102,144 |
| Black or African American | $97,066 |
| Asian | $108,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,743 |
Average bioinformatics engineer age
See how the average age of bioinformatics engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioinformatics engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Bioinformatics engineer age breakdown
The average age of bioinformatics engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the bioinformatics engineer population.
Bioinformatics engineer age breakdown
| Bioinformatics Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Bioinformatics engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformatics engineers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of bioinformatics engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Bioinformatics engineers by degree level
| Bioinformatics engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Bioinformatics engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformatics engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $123,819 annually. With a Master's degree, bioinformatics engineers earn a median annual income of $112,864 compared to $102,189 for bioinformatics engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,864 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,189 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,819 |
Bioinformatics engineer employment statistics
Most bioinformatics engineers work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where bioinformatics engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformatics engineers work.
Bioinformatics engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Bioinformatics engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatics engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformatics engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Bioinformatics engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 40% |
Bioinformatics engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioinformatics engineers are health care, technology and professional.
Bioinformatics engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Bioinformatics engineer turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatics engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformatics engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatics engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average bioinformatics engineer tenure
The average bioinformatics engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 bioinformatics engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatics engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Bioinformatics engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformatics engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Manager | 7.31% | 80,215 |
| Tool Analyst | 8.42% | 55,693 |
| Bioinformatics Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Information Assurance | 8.59% | 83,994 |
| Network Consultant | 9.03% | 58,194 |
| Quality Assurance Coordinator | 10.54% | 79,427 |
| Product Support Consultant | 10.88% | 131,775 |
Similar bioinformatics engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Manager | 7.31% | 80,215 |
| Tool Analyst | 8.42% | 55,693 |
| Information Assurance | 8.59% | 83,994 |
| Network Consultant | 9.03% | 58,194 |
| Quality Assurance Coordinator | 10.54% | 79,427 |
| Product Support Consultant | 10.88% | 131,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformatics engineers
The most common foreign language among bioinformatics engineers is Mandarin at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Khmer at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Khmer, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Bioinformatics engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Khmer | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
