Botanist demographics and statistics in the US
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Botanist gender statistics
41.8% of botanists are women and 58.2% of botanists are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Botanist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Botanist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,432
Female income
$54,212
Botanist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in botanist positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of botanists are female.
Botanist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.18% | 38.82% |
| 2011 | 60.46% | 39.54% |
| 2012 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2013 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2014 | 58.96% | 41.04% |
| 2015 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2016 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2017 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2018 | 59.30% | 40.70% |
| 2019 | 59.95% | 40.05% |
| 2020 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2021 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
Botanist related jobs gender ratio
We compared botanists 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% |
| Botanist | 58% | 42% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Botanist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among botanists is White, which makes up 71.6% of all botanists. Comparatively, 10.3% of botanists are Asian and 8.8% of botanists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Botanist race
| Botanist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Botanist race and ethnicity over time
See how botanist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Botanist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.29% | 3.64% | 11.68% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 77.76% | 3.64% | 9.26% | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 77.55% | 2.14% | 9.81% | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 75.73% | 4.04% | 9.35% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 75.26% | 3.54% | 10.37% | 7.21% |
| 2015 | 76.47% | 3.16% | 10.53% | 7.06% |
| 2016 | 76.29% | 3.52% | 10.18% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 74.03% | 3.09% | 12.00% | 7.87% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 2.82% | 10.33% | 8.07% |
| 2019 | 76.21% | 2.47% | 11.54% | 6.57% |
| 2020 | 71.77% | 3.20% | 9.17% | 9.63% |
| 2021 | 71.62% | 3.13% | 10.31% | 8.85% |
Botanist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian botanists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White botanists have the lowest average salary at $50,985.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,302 |
| White | $50,985 |
| Black or African American | $53,764 |
| Asian | $55,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,692 |
Average botanist age
See how the average age of botanists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Botanist 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 |
Botanist age breakdown
The average age of botanists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the botanist population.
Botanist age breakdown
| Botanist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Botanist educational attainment
The most common degree for botanists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of botanists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Botanists by degree level
| Botanist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Botanist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, botanists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,639 annually. With a Master's degree, botanists earn a median annual income of $52,484 compared to $47,933 for botanists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,484 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,933 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,639 |
Botanist employment statistics
Most botanists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where botanists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where botanists work.
Botanist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Botanist jobs by company type
Employees with the botanist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most botanists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Botanist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 26% |
Botanist jobs by industry
The most common industries for botanists are education, government and manufacturing.
Botanist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Government | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Botanist turnover and employment statistics
Botanist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for botanists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Botanist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Botanist 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 botanist tenure
The average botanist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 botanists resumes in Zippia's database.
Botanist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Botanist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of botanists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interpretive Naturalist | 8.40% | 122 |
| Serologist | 8.45% | 1,544 |
| Botanist | 9.74% | - |
| Animal Nutrition Consultant | 19.06% | 8,186 |
Similar botanist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Interpretive Naturalist | 8.40% | 122 |
| Serologist | 8.45% | 1,544 |
| Animal Nutrition Consultant | 19.06% | 8,186 |
Foreign languages spoken by botanists
The most common foreign language among botanists is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Nepali at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Nepali, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Hindi, 7.7%
- Other, 15.4%
Botanist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Nepali | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Hindi | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.4% |
