Biological aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Biological aide gender statistics
49.7% of biological aides are women and 50.3% of biological aides are men.
- Male, 50.3%
- Female, 49.7%
Biological aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Biological aide gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,194
Female income
$35,528
Biological aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biological aide positions over time. Currently, 49.7% of biological aides are female.
Biological aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2011 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2012 | 53.77% | 46.23% |
| 2013 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2014 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2015 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2016 | 48.69% | 51.31% |
| 2017 | 47.20% | 52.80% |
| 2018 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2019 | 44.18% | 55.82% |
| 2020 | 47.53% | 52.47% |
| 2021 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
Biological aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared biological aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Biological Aide | 50% | 50% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Biological aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biological aides is White, which makes up 56.9% of all biological aides. Comparatively, 14.5% of biological aides are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of biological aides are Asian.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Biological aide race
| Biological aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Biological aide race and ethnicity over time
See how biological aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biological aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.02% | 6.63% | 11.27% | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 67.91% | 5.74% | 11.61% | 12.07% |
| 2012 | 61.77% | 5.05% | 12.72% | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 68.42% | 5.26% | 6.59% | 15.09% |
| 2014 | 69.91% | 7.65% | 8.23% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 62.26% | 8.52% | 9.51% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 67.03% | 4.55% | 7.10% | 15.62% |
| 2017 | 64.54% | 5.87% | 7.15% | 16.48% |
| 2018 | 62.97% | 6.35% | 8.37% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 62.44% | 7.65% | 7.91% | 17.94% |
| 2020 | 57.29% | 9.91% | 9.06% | 17.14% |
| 2021 | 56.92% | 9.20% | 11.37% | 14.53% |
Biological aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biological aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown biological aides have the lowest average salary at $33,620.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,620 |
| White | $35,811 |
| Black or African American | $34,512 |
| Asian | $36,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,127 |
Average biological aide age
See how the average age of biological aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biological aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Biological aide age breakdown
The average age of biological aides is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the biological aide population.
Biological aide age breakdown
| Biological Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Biological aide educational attainment
The most common degree for biological aides is bachelor's degree, with 78% of biological aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Biological aides by degree level
| Biological aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Biological aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biological aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,218 annually. With a Associate degree, biological aides earn a median annual income of $30,860 compared to $30,420 for biological aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,420 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,218 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,860 |
Biological aide employment statistics
Most biological aides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where biological aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biological aides work.
Biological aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Biological aide jobs by company type
Employees with the biological aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biological aides prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Biological aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 26% |
Biological aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for biological aides are education, government and health care.
Biological aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Government | 22% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Biological aide turnover and employment statistics
Biological aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biological aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biological aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biological aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average biological aide tenure
The average biological aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 biological aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Biological aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 59% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Biological aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biological aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Aide | 5.71% | - |
| Milk Tester | 7.88% | 7,106 |
| Research Associate | 8.16% | 63,884 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Similar biological aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Milk Tester | 7.88% | 7,106 |
| Research Associate | 8.16% | 63,884 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Foreign languages spoken by biological aides
The most common foreign language among biological aides is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Hindi, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Other, 15.4%
Biological aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Hindi | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.4% |