Cell biologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cell biologist gender statistics
58.8% of cell biologists are women and 41.2% of cell biologists are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Cell biologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Cell biologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,901
Female income
$74,128
Cell biologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cell biologist positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of cell biologists are female.
Cell biologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.16% | 55.84% |
| 2011 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2012 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2013 | 43.60% | 56.40% |
| 2014 | 41.89% | 58.11% |
| 2015 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| 2016 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2017 | 48.11% | 51.89% |
| 2018 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2019 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2020 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2021 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
Cell biologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cell biologists 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% |
| Cell Biologist | 41% | 59% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Cell biologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cell biologists is White, which makes up 66.4% of all cell biologists. Comparatively, 17.7% of cell biologists are Asian and 7.5% of cell biologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 17.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cell biologist race
| Cell biologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cell biologist race and ethnicity over time
See how cell biologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cell biologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.03% | 3.20% | 19.06% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 72.50% | 3.20% | 16.63% | 4.63% |
| 2012 | 72.29% | 1.70% | 17.18% | 6.20% |
| 2013 | 70.47% | 3.60% | 16.73% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 70.00% | 3.09% | 17.75% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 71.20% | 2.72% | 17.90% | 5.72% |
| 2016 | 71.03% | 3.08% | 17.55% | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 2.65% | 19.38% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 70.08% | 2.37% | 17.70% | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 70.95% | 2.03% | 18.91% | 5.23% |
| 2020 | 66.51% | 2.76% | 16.54% | 8.29% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 2.69% | 17.69% | 7.51% |
Cell biologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cell biologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cell biologists have the lowest average salary at $69,430.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,574 |
| White | $69,430 |
| Black or African American | $73,507 |
| Asian | $76,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,173 |
Average cell biologist age
See how the average age of cell biologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cell biologist 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 |
Cell biologist age breakdown
The average age of cell biologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the cell biologist population.
Cell biologist age breakdown
| Cell Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cell biologist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 1%
Cell biologists by degree level
| Cell biologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 1% |
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Cell biologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cell biologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $83,751 annually. With a Master's degree, cell biologists earn a median annual income of $71,336 compared to $64,848 for cell biologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,336 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,848 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,751 |
Cell biologist employment statistics
Most cell biologists work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where cell biologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cell biologists work.
Cell biologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Cell biologist jobs by company type
Employees with the cell biologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cell biologists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Cell biologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 2% |
Cell biologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cell biologists are health care, professional and education.
Cell biologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Pharmaceutical | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Cell biologist turnover and employment statistics
Cell biologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cell biologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cell biologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cell biologist 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 cell biologist tenure
The average cell biologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 cell biologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cell biologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Cell biologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cell biologists 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 Ranger | 8.40% | 2,380 |
| Clinical Scientist | 8.45% | 96,923 |
| Cell Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Food Technologist | 19.06% | 103,677 |
Similar cell biologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Ranger | 8.40% | 2,380 |
| Clinical Scientist | 8.45% | 96,923 |
| Food Technologist | 19.06% | 103,677 |
Foreign languages spoken by cell biologists
The most common foreign language among cell biologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Hebrew, 25.0%
Cell biologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Hebrew | 25.0% |
