Clinical microbiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical microbiologist demographics by:
Clinical microbiologist gender statistics
58.1% of clinical microbiologists are women and 41.9% of clinical microbiologists are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Clinical microbiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Clinical microbiologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,604
Female income
$72,528
Clinical microbiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical microbiologist positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of clinical microbiologists are female.
Clinical microbiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.93% | 55.07% |
| 2011 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2012 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2013 | 44.37% | 55.63% |
| 2014 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2015 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2016 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2017 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
| 2018 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2019 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2020 | 43.38% | 56.62% |
| 2021 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
Clinical microbiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical microbiologists 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% |
| Clinical Microbiologist | 42% | 58% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Clinical microbiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical microbiologists is White, which makes up 67.9% of all clinical microbiologists. Comparatively, 15.0% of clinical microbiologists are Asian and 8.2% of clinical microbiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Asian, 15.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Clinical microbiologist race
| Clinical microbiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Asian | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Clinical microbiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical microbiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical microbiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.57% | 3.44% | 16.34% | 7.31% |
| 2011 | 74.04% | 3.44% | 13.92% | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 73.83% | 1.94% | 14.47% | 6.93% |
| 2013 | 72.02% | 3.84% | 14.02% | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 71.55% | 3.33% | 15.03% | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 72.75% | 2.96% | 15.19% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 72.58% | 3.32% | 14.84% | 5.62% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 2.89% | 16.66% | 7.26% |
| 2018 | 71.63% | 2.61% | 14.99% | 7.46% |
| 2019 | 72.50% | 2.27% | 16.20% | 5.96% |
| 2020 | 68.06% | 3.00% | 13.83% | 9.02% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 2.93% | 14.97% | 8.24% |
Clinical microbiologist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,841 |
| White | $68,970 |
| Black or African American | $72,061 |
| Asian | $73,966 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,312 |
Average clinical microbiologist age
See how the average age of clinical microbiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical microbiologist 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 |
Clinical microbiologist age breakdown
The average age of clinical microbiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the clinical microbiologist population.
Clinical microbiologist age breakdown
| Clinical Microbiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Clinical microbiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical microbiologists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of clinical microbiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Clinical microbiologists by degree level
| Clinical microbiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Clinical microbiologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,420 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,445 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,659 |
Clinical microbiologist employment statistics
Most clinical microbiologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical microbiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical microbiologists work.
Clinical microbiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Clinical microbiologist jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical microbiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical microbiologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Clinical microbiologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Clinical microbiologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical microbiologists are health care, pharmaceutical and education.
Clinical microbiologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Clinical microbiologist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical microbiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical microbiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical microbiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical microbiologist 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 clinical microbiologist tenure
The average clinical microbiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 clinical microbiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical microbiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Clinical microbiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical microbiologists 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 Aide | 8.40% | 41,113 |
| Staff Associate Of Research | 8.45% | 120,096 |
| Clinical Microbiologist | 9.74% | - |
| Animal Scientist | 19.06% | 44,651 |
Similar clinical microbiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Aide | 8.40% | 41,113 |
| Staff Associate Of Research | 8.45% | 120,096 |
| Animal Scientist | 19.06% | 44,651 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical microbiologists
The most common foreign language among clinical microbiologists is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mongolian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Mongolian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Clinical microbiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Mongolian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |