Bioinformatics scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatics scientist gender statistics
18.1% of bioinformatics scientists are women and 81.9% of bioinformatics scientists are men.
- Male, 81.9%
- Female, 18.1%
Bioinformatics scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.9% |
| Female | 18.1% |
Bioinformatics scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,377
Female income
$89,749
Bioinformatics scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatics scientist positions over time. Currently, 18.1% of bioinformatics scientists are female.
Bioinformatics scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2011 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2012 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2013 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2014 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2015 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2016 | 81.69% | 18.31% |
| 2017 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2018 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2019 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2020 | 81.11% | 18.89% |
| 2021 | 81.88% | 18.12% |
Bioinformatics scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformatics scientists 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% |
| Bioinformatics Scientist | 82% | 18% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Bioinformatics scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformatics scientists is White, which makes up 42.8% of all bioinformatics scientists. Comparatively, 38.6% of bioinformatics scientists are Asian and 8.8% of bioinformatics scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 42.8%
- Asian, 38.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Bioinformatics scientist race
| Bioinformatics scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 42.8% |
| Asian | 38.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Bioinformatics scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatics scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatics scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.04% | 4.60% | 41.13% | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 44.79% | 5.02% | 41.60% | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 45.61% | 4.81% | 40.77% | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 46.19% | 4.91% | 39.37% | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 45.88% | 5.25% | 39.98% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 46.00% | 4.69% | 40.77% | 5.99% |
| 2016 | 45.36% | 4.49% | 39.57% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 45.50% | 5.35% | 39.06% | 7.11% |
| 2018 | 44.60% | 5.10% | 39.92% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 45.99% | 4.75% | 39.13% | 7.61% |
| 2020 | 44.13% | 4.37% | 39.41% | 8.51% |
| 2021 | 42.80% | 5.75% | 38.57% | 8.83% |
Bioinformatics scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white bioinformatics scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bioinformatics scientists have the lowest average salary at $87,119.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,043 |
| White | $90,881 |
| Black or African American | $89,395 |
| Asian | $90,495 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,119 |
Average bioinformatics scientist age
See how the average age of bioinformatics scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioinformatics scientist 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 |
Bioinformatics scientist age breakdown
The average age of bioinformatics scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the bioinformatics scientist population.
Bioinformatics scientist age breakdown
| Bioinformatics Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Bioinformatics scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformatics scientists is bachelor's degree, with 43% of bioinformatics scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 31%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Bioinformatics scientists by degree level
| Bioinformatics scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Bioinformatics scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformatics scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,187 annually. With a Master's degree, bioinformatics scientists earn a median annual income of $88,856 compared to $87,168 for bioinformatics scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,168 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,187 |
Bioinformatics scientist employment statistics
Most bioinformatics scientists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where bioinformatics scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformatics scientists work.
Bioinformatics scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Bioinformatics scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatics scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformatics scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bioinformatics scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 2% |
Bioinformatics scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioinformatics scientists are health care, technology and pharmaceutical.
Bioinformatics scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Bioinformatics scientist turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatics scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformatics scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatics scientist 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 bioinformatics scientist tenure
The average bioinformatics scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 bioinformatics scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatics scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Bioinformatics scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformatics scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Resource Specialist | 8.40% | 8,674 |
| Bioinformatics Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Mammalogist | 9.74% | 44 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Similar bioinformatics scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Resource Specialist | 8.40% | 8,674 |
| Mammalogist | 9.74% | 44 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformatics scientists
The most common foreign language among bioinformatics scientists is Chinese at 15.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Chinese, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Spanish, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Dutch, 7.7%
- Other, 38.4%
Bioinformatics scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Dutch | 7.7% |
| Other | 38.4% |
