Computational biologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Computational biologist gender statistics
19.8% of computational biologists are women and 80.2% of computational biologists are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Computational biologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Computational biologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,928
Female income
$67,245
Computational biologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computational biologist positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of computational biologists are female.
Computational biologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2011 | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 2012 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 2013 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2014 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2015 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2017 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2020 | 81.17% | 18.83% |
| 2021 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
Computational biologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared computational 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% |
| Computational Biologist | 80% | 20% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Computational biologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computational biologists is White, which makes up 67.2% of all computational biologists. Comparatively, 17.0% of computational biologists are Asian and 7.4% of computational biologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.2%
- Asian, 17.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Computational biologist race
| Computational biologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Asian | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Computational biologist race and ethnicity over time
See how computational biologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computational biologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.87% | 3.16% | 18.36% | 6.46% |
| 2011 | 73.34% | 3.16% | 15.94% | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 73.13% | 1.66% | 16.49% | 6.08% |
| 2013 | 71.32% | 3.56% | 16.04% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 70.85% | 3.05% | 17.05% | 5.75% |
| 2015 | 72.05% | 2.68% | 17.21% | 5.60% |
| 2016 | 71.88% | 3.04% | 16.86% | 4.77% |
| 2017 | 69.62% | 2.61% | 18.68% | 6.41% |
| 2018 | 70.93% | 2.33% | 17.01% | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 71.80% | 1.99% | 18.22% | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 2.72% | 15.85% | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 67.21% | 2.65% | 16.99% | 7.39% |
Computational biologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computational biologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White computational biologists have the lowest average salary at $62,226.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,443 |
| White | $62,226 |
| Black or African American | $66,578 |
| Asian | $69,311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,369 |
Average computational biologist age
See how the average age of computational biologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computational 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 |
Computational biologist age breakdown
The average age of computational biologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the computational biologist population.
Computational biologist age breakdown
| Computational Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Computational biologist educational attainment
The most common degree for computational biologists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of computational biologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Computational biologists by degree level
| Computational biologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Computational biologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computational biologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,707 annually. With a Master's degree, computational biologists earn a median annual income of $64,255 compared to $57,391 for computational biologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,255 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,391 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,707 |
Computational biologist employment statistics
Most computational biologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where computational biologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computational biologists work.
Computational biologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Computational biologist jobs by company type
Employees with the computational biologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computational biologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computational biologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 5% |
Computational biologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for computational biologists are health care, education and technology.
Computational biologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Education | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Computational biologist turnover and employment statistics
Computational biologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computational biologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computational biologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computational 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 computational biologist tenure
The average computational biologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 computational biologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Computational biologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Computational biologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservationist | 8.40% | 6,515 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scientist | 8.45% | 90,782 |
| Computational Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Research Center Partner | 19.06% | 97,358 |
Similar computational biologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservationist | 8.40% | 6,515 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scientist | 8.45% | 90,782 |
| Research Center Partner | 19.06% | 97,358 |
Foreign languages spoken by computational biologists
The most common foreign language among computational biologists is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Computational biologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
