Biostatistician demographics and statistics in the US
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Biostatistician demographics by:
Biostatistician gender statistics
44.2% of biostatisticians are women and 55.8% of biostatisticians are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Biostatistician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Biostatistician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,150
Female income
$80,150
Biostatistician related jobs gender ratio
We compared biostatisticians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, balance engineer and lead simulation modeling engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Actuary Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 27% | 73% |
| Biostatistician | 56% | 44% |
| Method Consultant | 80% | 20% |
| Lead Simulation Modeling Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Balance Engineer | 93% | 7% |
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Biostatistician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biostatisticians is White, which makes up 59.4% of all biostatisticians. Comparatively, 22.7% of biostatisticians are Asian and 7.6% of biostatisticians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.4%
- Asian, 22.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Biostatistician race
| Biostatistician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Asian | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Biostatistician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biostatisticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biostatisticians have the lowest average salary at $80,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,678 |
| White | $83,606 |
| Black or African American | $80,503 |
| Asian | $88,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,451 |
Average biostatistician age
See how the average age of biostatisticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Biostatistician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31.5 | 35 |
| White | 35 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 37 | 42 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 34.5 |
Biostatistician age breakdown
The average age of biostatisticians is 30-40 years years old, representing 40% of the biostatistician population.
Biostatistician age breakdown
| Biostatistician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Biostatistician educational attainment
The most common degree for biostatisticians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of biostatisticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 41% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 41%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Biostatisticians by degree level
| Biostatistician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Biostatistician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biostatisticians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,711 annually. With a Master's degree, biostatisticians earn a median annual income of $92,780 compared to $81,063 for biostatisticians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,063 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,711 |
Biostatistician employment statistics
Most biostatisticians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where biostatisticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biostatisticians work.
Biostatistician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Biostatistician jobs by company type
Employees with the biostatistician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biostatisticians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Biostatistician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Biostatistician jobs by industry
The most common industries for biostatisticians are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Biostatistician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 33% |
| Education | 20% |
| Pharmaceutical | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Biostatistician turnover and employment statistics
Average biostatistician tenure
The average biostatistician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 944 biostatisticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Biostatistician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Biostatistician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biostatisticians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Document Coordinator | 7.66% | 18,263 |
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.80% | 29,962 |
| Senior Infrastructure Engineer | 8.39% | 78,855 |
| Biostatistician | 9.22% | - |
| Actuarial Mathematician | 12.16% | 1,892 |
| Inventory Control Analyst | 13.23% | 48,044 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Similar biostatistician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Document Coordinator | 7.66% | 18,263 |
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.80% | 29,962 |
| Senior Infrastructure Engineer | 8.39% | 78,855 |
| Actuarial Mathematician | 12.16% | 1,892 |
| Inventory Control Analyst | 13.23% | 48,044 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by biostatisticians
The most common foreign language among biostatisticians is Chinese at 21.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 18.8% and French is the third-most popular at 18.8%.
- Chinese, 21.9%
- Spanish, 18.8%
- French, 18.8%
- Arabic, 9.4%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Biostatistician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 21.9% |
| Spanish | 18.8% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Arabic | 9.4% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |
