Biologist aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Biologist aide gender statistics
46.0% of biologist aides are women and 54.0% of biologist aides are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Biologist aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Biologist aide gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,144
Female income
$53,941
Biologist aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biologist aide positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of biologist aides are female.
Biologist aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
| 2011 | 56.27% | 43.73% |
| 2012 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| 2013 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2014 | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 2015 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2016 | 57.69% | 42.31% |
| 2017 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
| 2018 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2019 | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 2020 | 55.46% | 44.54% |
| 2021 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
Biologist aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared biologist aides 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% |
| Biologist Aide | 54% | 46% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Biologist aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biologist aides is White, which makes up 74.7% of all biologist aides. Comparatively, 11.1% of biologist aides are Asian and 6.3% of biologist aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Biologist aide race
| Biologist aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Biologist aide race and ethnicity over time
See how biologist aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biologist aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Biologist aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biologist aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White biologist aides have the lowest average salary at $50,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,988 |
| White | $50,644 |
| Black or African American | $53,483 |
| Asian | $55,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,432 |
Average biologist aide age
See how the average age of biologist aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biologist aide 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 |
Biologist aide age breakdown
The average age of biologist aides is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the biologist aide population.
Biologist aide age breakdown
| Biologist Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Biologist aide educational attainment
The most common degree for biologist aides is bachelor's degree, with 80% of biologist aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
Biologist aides by degree level
| Biologist aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
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Biologist aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biologist aides with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,525 annually. With a Master's degree, biologist aides earn a median annual income of $52,174 compared to $47,531 for biologist aides with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,174 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,531 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,525 |
Biologist aide employment statistics
Company size where biologist aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biologist aides work.
Biologist aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
Biologist aide turnover and employment statistics
Biologist aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biologist aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biologist aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biologist aide 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 biologist aide tenure
The average biologist aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 biologist aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Biologist aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Biologist aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biologist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Activities Coordinator | 8.40% | 18,656 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 8.45% | 53,868 |
| Biologist Aide | 9.74% | - |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
Similar biologist aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Activities Coordinator | 8.40% | 18,656 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 8.45% | 53,868 |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
Foreign languages spoken by biologist aides
- Spanish, 100.0%
Biologist aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |