Certifying scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certifying scientist gender statistics
62.1% of certifying scientists are women and 37.9% of certifying scientists are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Certifying scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Certifying scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,627
Female income
$90,120
Certifying scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certifying scientist positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of certifying scientists are female.
Certifying scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.20% | 57.80% |
| 2011 | 38.67% | 61.33% |
| 2012 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2013 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2014 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2015 | 42.07% | 57.93% |
| 2016 | 37.62% | 62.38% |
| 2017 | 39.89% | 60.11% |
| 2018 | 38.57% | 61.43% |
| 2019 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2020 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2021 | 37.92% | 62.08% |
Certifying scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certifying 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% |
| Certifying Scientist | 38% | 62% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Certifying scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certifying scientists is White, which makes up 54.0% of all certifying scientists. Comparatively, 25.3% of certifying scientists are Asian and 9.8% of certifying scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.0%
- Asian, 25.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Certifying scientist race
| Certifying scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Asian | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Certifying scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how certifying scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certifying scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.28% | 5.40% | 27.81% | 6.90% |
| 2011 | 56.03% | 5.83% | 28.28% | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 56.85% | 5.62% | 27.45% | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 57.43% | 5.72% | 26.06% | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 57.11% | 6.06% | 26.66% | 7.06% |
| 2015 | 57.24% | 5.50% | 27.45% | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 56.60% | 5.29% | 26.25% | 9.20% |
| 2017 | 56.73% | 6.16% | 25.75% | 8.12% |
| 2018 | 55.84% | 5.91% | 26.61% | 8.25% |
| 2019 | 57.23% | 5.56% | 25.81% | 8.62% |
| 2020 | 55.36% | 5.17% | 26.10% | 9.53% |
| 2021 | 54.04% | 6.56% | 25.26% | 9.84% |
Certifying scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white certifying scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certifying scientists have the lowest average salary at $86,654.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,186 |
| White | $91,622 |
| Black or African American | $89,652 |
| Asian | $91,109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,654 |
Average certifying scientist age
See how the average age of certifying scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certifying 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 |
Certifying scientist age breakdown
The average age of certifying scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the certifying scientist population.
Certifying scientist age breakdown
| Certifying Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Certifying scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for certifying scientists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of certifying 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 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Certifying scientists by degree level
| Certifying scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Certifying scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certifying scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,701 annually. With a Master's degree, certifying scientists earn a median annual income of $88,939 compared to $86,718 for certifying scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,939 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,718 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,701 |
Certifying scientist employment statistics
Company size where certifying scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certifying scientists work.
Certifying scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Certifying scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for certifying scientists are health care, technology and pharmaceutical.
Certifying scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 58% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Certifying scientist turnover and employment statistics
Certifying scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certifying scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certifying scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certifying 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 certifying scientist tenure
The average certifying scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 340 certifying scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certifying scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Certifying scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certifying 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Supervisor | 8.40% | 2,206 |
| Certifying Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Fish Conservationist | 9.74% | 264 |
| Seafood Technology Specialist | 19.06% | 62,982 |
Similar certifying scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Supervisor | 8.40% | 2,206 |
| Fish Conservationist | 9.74% | 264 |
| Seafood Technology Specialist | 19.06% | 62,982 |
Foreign languages spoken by certifying scientists
The most common foreign language among certifying scientists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 25.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Gujarati, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
Certifying scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Gujarati | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
