Bioinformatics research technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatics research technician gender statistics
30.7% of bioinformatics research technicians are women and 69.3% of bioinformatics research technicians are men.
- Male, 69.3%
- Female, 30.7%
Bioinformatics research technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.3% |
| Female | 30.7% |
Bioinformatics research technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,845
Female income
$53,624
Bioinformatics research technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatics research technician positions over time. Currently, 30.7% of bioinformatics research technicians are female.
Bioinformatics research technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2011 | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| 2012 | 63.18% | 36.82% |
| 2013 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2014 | 66.39% | 33.61% |
| 2015 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2016 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2017 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2018 | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 2019 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2020 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2021 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
Bioinformatics research technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformatics research technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 69% | 31% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Bioinformatics research technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformatics research technicians is White, which makes up 54.8% of all bioinformatics research technicians. Comparatively, 18.6% of bioinformatics research technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of bioinformatics research technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Bioinformatics research technician race
| Bioinformatics research technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Bioinformatics research technician race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatics research technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatics research technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.49% | 12.55% | 7.15% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 62.05% | 11.86% | 8.87% | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 64.57% | 11.22% | 7.65% | 14.66% |
| 2013 | 69.68% | 8.81% | 5.33% | 11.27% |
| 2014 | 62.18% | 8.85% | 6.24% | 18.50% |
| 2015 | 58.03% | 13.82% | 5.48% | 15.60% |
| 2016 | 59.58% | 9.51% | 9.41% | 16.95% |
| 2017 | 57.57% | 10.87% | 8.85% | 17.62% |
| 2018 | 62.21% | 9.87% | 8.43% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 61.37% | 9.52% | 11.57% | 14.15% |
| 2020 | 53.38% | 11.80% | 12.87% | 15.79% |
| 2021 | 54.75% | 10.82% | 11.81% | 18.64% |
Bioinformatics research technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bioinformatics research technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bioinformatics research technicians have the lowest average salary at $53,531.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,420 |
| White | $55,219 |
| Black or African American | $53,531 |
| Asian | $56,287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,819 |
Average bioinformatics research technician age
See how the average age of bioinformatics research technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioinformatics research technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 53 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 36 |
Bioinformatics research technician age breakdown
The average age of bioinformatics research technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bioinformatics research technician population.
Bioinformatics research technician age breakdown
| Bioinformatics Research Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Bioinformatics research technician educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformatics research technicians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of bioinformatics research technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Bioinformatics research technicians by degree level
| Bioinformatics research technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Bioinformatics research technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformatics research technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,421 annually. With a Associate degree, bioinformatics research technicians earn a median annual income of $54,752 compared to $52,582 for bioinformatics research technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,582 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,421 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,752 |
Bioinformatics research technician employment statistics
Company size where bioinformatics research technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformatics research technicians work.
Bioinformatics research technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Bioinformatics research technician jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatics research technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformatics research technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bioinformatics research technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 5% |
Bioinformatics research technician turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatics research technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformatics research technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics research technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatics research technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 2.72% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.85% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.03% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average bioinformatics research technician tenure
The average bioinformatics research technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 bioinformatics research technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatics research technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Bioinformatics research technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformatics research technicians 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 Entry Clerk | 4.67% | 132,345 |
| Car Distributor | 5.99% | 8,642 |
| Addresser | 6.98% | 49 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | - |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Similar bioinformatics research technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Clerk | 4.67% | 132,345 |
| Car Distributor | 5.99% | 8,642 |
| Addresser | 6.98% | 49 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformatics research technicians
The most common foreign language among bioinformatics research technicians is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 25.0%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Bioinformatics research technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
