Biotechnologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Biotechnologist gender statistics
44.9% of biotechnologists are women and 55.1% of biotechnologists are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Biotechnologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Biotechnologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,632
Female income
$60,584
Biotechnologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biotechnologist positions over time. Currently, 44.9% of biotechnologists are female.
Biotechnologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2011 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2012 | 58.47% | 41.53% |
| 2013 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2014 | 57.93% | 42.07% |
| 2015 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2016 | 53.46% | 46.54% |
| 2017 | 51.97% | 48.03% |
| 2018 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 2019 | 48.93% | 51.07% |
| 2020 | 52.30% | 47.70% |
| 2021 | 55.10% | 44.90% |
Biotechnologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared biotechnologists 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% |
| Biotechnologist | 55% | 45% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Biotechnologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biotechnologists is White, which makes up 58.6% of all biotechnologists. Comparatively, 13.5% of biotechnologists are Asian and 10.6% of biotechnologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Biotechnologist race
| Biotechnologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Biotechnologist race and ethnicity over time
See how biotechnologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biotechnologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 6.55% | 13.45% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 5.65% | 13.78% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 4.96% | 14.89% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 5.18% | 8.76% | 11.16% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 8.44% | 11.69% | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 68.73% | 4.47% | 9.28% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 5.79% | 9.32% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 6.27% | 10.54% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 7.56% | 10.08% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 9.83% | 11.24% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 9.11% | 13.55% | 10.59% |
Biotechnologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biotechnologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown biotechnologists have the lowest average salary at $55,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,228 |
| White | $61,396 |
| Black or African American | $57,707 |
| Asian | $64,827 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,443 |
Average biotechnologist age
See how the average age of biotechnologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biotechnologist 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 |
Biotechnologist age breakdown
The average age of biotechnologists is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the biotechnologist population.
Biotechnologist age breakdown
| Biotechnologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Biotechnologist educational attainment
The most common degree for biotechnologists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of biotechnologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Biotechnologists by degree level
| Biotechnologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Biotechnologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biotechnologists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,125 annually. With a Associate degree, biotechnologists earn a median annual income of $47,838 compared to $46,698 for biotechnologists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,698 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,125 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,838 |
Biotechnologist employment statistics
Company size where biotechnologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biotechnologists work.
Biotechnologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Biotechnologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for biotechnologists are health care, pharmaceutical and non profits.
Biotechnologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Pharmaceutical | 12% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Biotechnologist turnover and employment statistics
Biotechnologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biotechnologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biotechnologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biotechnologist 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 biotechnologist tenure
The average biotechnologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 biotechnologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Biotechnologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Biotechnologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biotechnologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnologist | 5.71% | - |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Computer Forensics Technician | 8.16% | 19,018 |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Similar biotechnologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Computer Forensics Technician | 8.16% | 19,018 |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by biotechnologists
The most common foreign language among biotechnologists is Thai at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Thai, 50.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Biotechnologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Thai | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
