Biomedical scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Biomedical scientist gender statistics
50.4% of biomedical scientists are women and 49.6% of biomedical scientists are men.
- Female, 50.4%
- Male, 49.6%
Biomedical scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.6% |
Biomedical scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,875
Female income
$70,284
Biomedical scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biomedical scientist positions over time. Currently, 50.4% of biomedical scientists are female.
Biomedical scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.02% | 45.98% |
| 2011 | 50.36% | 49.64% |
| 2012 | 56.74% | 43.26% |
| 2013 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2014 | 52.99% | 47.01% |
| 2015 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2016 | 49.25% | 50.75% |
| 2017 | 51.64% | 48.36% |
| 2018 | 50.26% | 49.74% |
| 2019 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2020 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2021 | 49.57% | 50.43% |
Biomedical scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared biomedical 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% |
| Biomedical Scientist | 50% | 50% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Biomedical scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biomedical scientists is White, which makes up 53.5% of all biomedical scientists. Comparatively, 26.4% of biomedical scientists are Asian and 9.5% of biomedical scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.5%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Biomedical scientist race
| Biomedical scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Biomedical scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how biomedical scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biomedical scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.72% | 5.16% | 28.98% | 6.60% |
| 2011 | 55.47% | 5.59% | 29.46% | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 56.29% | 5.38% | 28.62% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 56.87% | 5.48% | 27.23% | 7.74% |
| 2014 | 56.55% | 5.82% | 27.83% | 6.76% |
| 2015 | 56.68% | 5.26% | 28.62% | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 56.04% | 5.06% | 27.42% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 56.17% | 5.92% | 26.92% | 7.82% |
| 2018 | 55.28% | 5.67% | 27.78% | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 56.67% | 5.32% | 26.99% | 8.32% |
| 2020 | 54.80% | 4.94% | 27.27% | 9.23% |
| 2021 | 53.48% | 6.32% | 26.43% | 9.54% |
Biomedical scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white biomedical scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino biomedical scientists have the lowest average salary at $67,414.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,510 |
| White | $71,529 |
| Black or African American | $69,895 |
| Asian | $71,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,414 |
Average biomedical scientist age
See how the average age of biomedical scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biomedical 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 |
Biomedical scientist age breakdown
The average age of biomedical scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the biomedical scientist population.
Biomedical scientist age breakdown
| Biomedical Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Biomedical scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for biomedical scientists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of biomedical scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Biomedical scientists by degree level
| Biomedical scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Biomedical scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biomedical scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,087 annually. With a Master's degree, biomedical scientists earn a median annual income of $69,305 compared to $67,467 for biomedical scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,305 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,467 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,087 |
Biomedical scientist employment statistics
Most biomedical scientists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where biomedical scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biomedical scientists work.
Biomedical scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Biomedical scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the biomedical scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biomedical scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Biomedical scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 3% |
Biomedical scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for biomedical scientists are health care, professional and education.
Biomedical scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
Biomedical scientist turnover and employment statistics
Biomedical scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biomedical scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biomedical scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biomedical 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 biomedical scientist tenure
The average biomedical scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 biomedical scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Biomedical scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Biomedical scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biomedical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Management Coordinator | 8.40% | 70,117 |
| Biomedical Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Entomologist | 9.74% | 2,898 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Similar biomedical scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Management Coordinator | 8.40% | 70,117 |
| Entomologist | 9.74% | 2,898 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Foreign languages spoken by biomedical scientists
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Biomedical scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
