Bioinformatics specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatics specialist gender statistics
44.6% of bioinformatics specialists are women and 55.4% of bioinformatics specialists are men.
- Male, 55.4%
- Female, 44.6%
Bioinformatics specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.4% |
| Female | 44.6% |
Bioinformatics specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,926
Female income
$82,609
Bioinformatics specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatics specialist positions over time. Currently, 44.6% of bioinformatics specialists are female.
Bioinformatics specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.35% | 41.65% |
| 2011 | 57.62% | 42.38% |
| 2012 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2013 | 57.80% | 42.20% |
| 2014 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2015 | 60.29% | 39.71% |
| 2016 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2018 | 56.43% | 43.57% |
| 2019 | 57.09% | 42.91% |
| 2020 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2021 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
Bioinformatics specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformatics specialists 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 Specialist | 55% | 45% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Bioinformatics specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformatics specialists is White, which makes up 67.1% of all bioinformatics specialists. Comparatively, 17.1% of bioinformatics specialists are Asian and 7.4% of bioinformatics specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.1%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Bioinformatics specialist race
| Bioinformatics specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Bioinformatics specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatics specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatics specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.77% | 3.16% | 18.45% | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 73.24% | 3.17% | 16.02% | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 73.03% | 1.66% | 16.57% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 71.22% | 3.56% | 16.12% | 5.66% |
| 2014 | 70.74% | 3.06% | 17.14% | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 71.95% | 2.68% | 17.29% | 5.62% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 3.05% | 16.94% | 4.79% |
| 2017 | 69.51% | 2.61% | 18.77% | 6.43% |
| 2018 | 70.82% | 2.34% | 17.09% | 6.63% |
| 2019 | 71.70% | 1.99% | 18.30% | 5.12% |
| 2020 | 67.25% | 2.73% | 15.93% | 8.19% |
| 2021 | 67.11% | 2.66% | 17.08% | 7.40% |
Bioinformatics specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bioinformatics specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bioinformatics specialists have the lowest average salary at $76,457.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,200 |
| White | $76,457 |
| Black or African American | $81,899 |
| Asian | $85,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,341 |
Average bioinformatics specialist age
See how the average age of bioinformatics specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioinformatics specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Bioinformatics specialist age breakdown
The average age of bioinformatics specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the bioinformatics specialist population.
Bioinformatics specialist age breakdown
| Bioinformatics Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bioinformatics specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformatics specialists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of bioinformatics specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 33%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Diploma, 2%
Bioinformatics specialists by degree level
| Bioinformatics specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Bioinformatics specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformatics specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,605 annually. With a Master's degree, bioinformatics specialists earn a median annual income of $78,751 compared to $70,393 for bioinformatics specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,393 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,605 |
Bioinformatics specialist employment statistics
Most bioinformatics specialists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bioinformatics specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformatics specialists work.
Bioinformatics specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Bioinformatics specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatics specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformatics specialists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bioinformatics specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 6% |
Bioinformatics specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioinformatics specialists are education, health care and professional.
Bioinformatics specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Health Care | 24% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Bioinformatics specialist turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatics specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformatics specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatics specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average bioinformatics specialist tenure
The average bioinformatics specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 bioinformatics specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatics specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 22% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Bioinformatics specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformatics specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Forester | 8.40% | 583 |
| Laboratory Researcher | 8.45% | 57,359 |
| Bioinformatics Specialist | 9.74% | - |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Similar bioinformatics specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Forester | 8.40% | 583 |
| Laboratory Researcher | 8.45% | 57,359 |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformatics specialists
The most common foreign language among bioinformatics specialists is Cherokee at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Cherokee, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
- Ukrainian, 25.0%
Bioinformatics specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cherokee | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |
| Ukrainian | 25.0% |
