Conservation science officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservation science officer gender statistics
31.2% of conservation science officers are women and 68.8% of conservation science officers are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Conservation science officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Conservation science officer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,363
Female income
$65,157
Conservation science officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservation science officer positions over time. Currently, 31.2% of conservation science officers are female.
Conservation science officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.58% | 25.42% |
| 2011 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2012 | 73.38% | 26.62% |
| 2013 | 71.97% | 28.03% |
| 2014 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2015 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2016 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2017 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2018 | 70.58% | 29.42% |
| 2019 | 64.70% | 35.30% |
| 2020 | 68.10% | 31.90% |
| 2021 | 68.83% | 31.17% |
Conservation science officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared conservation science officers 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% |
| Conservation Science Officer | 69% | 31% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Conservation science officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservation science officers is White, which makes up 91.0% of all conservation science officers. Comparatively, 3.6% of conservation science officers are Unknown and 2.1% of conservation science officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 91.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
- Black or African American, 0.5%
Conservation science officer race
| Conservation science officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 91.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
Conservation science officer race and ethnicity over time
See how conservation science officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservation science officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.99% | 1.85% | 0.83% | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 88.66% | 1.82% | 0.55% | 3.71% |
| 2012 | 89.73% | 2.14% | 0.56% | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 90.35% | 1.58% | 1.64% | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 91.35% | 1.57% | 0.38% | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 93.31% | 1.65% | 0.91% | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 89.19% | 2.70% | 0.33% | 4.91% |
| 2017 | 91.07% | 1.57% | 1.03% | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 92.47% | 1.64% | 1.08% | 2.74% |
| 2019 | 90.62% | 1.01% | 1.33% | 3.67% |
| 2020 | 90.98% | 0.78% | 0.85% | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 90.97% | 0.46% | 1.38% | 2.09% |
Conservation science officer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conservation science officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conservation science officers have the lowest average salary at $61,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,195 |
| White | $62,634 |
| Black or African American | $65,669 |
| Asian | $64,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,534 |
Conservation science officer age breakdown
The average age of conservation science officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the conservation science officer population.
Conservation science officer age breakdown
| Conservation Science Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Conservation science officer educational attainment
The most common degree for conservation science officers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of conservation science officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Conservation science officers by degree level
| Conservation science officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Conservation science officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conservation science officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $71,397 annually. With a Master's degree, conservation science officers earn a median annual income of $63,129 compared to $58,424 for conservation science officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,424 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,397 |
Conservation science officer employment statistics
Company size where conservation science officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservation science officers work.
Conservation science officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Conservation science officer jobs by company type
Employees with the conservation science officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservation science officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Conservation science officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 43% |
Conservation science officer turnover and employment statistics
Conservation science officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservation science officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservation science officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservation science officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
Average conservation science officer tenure
The average conservation science officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 conservation science officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservation science officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Conservation science officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservation science officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Science Officer | 8.40% | - |
| Public Health Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 55,342 |
| Senior Biochemist | 9.74% | 4,529 |
| Research Center Partner | 19.06% | 97,358 |
Similar conservation science officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 55,342 |
| Senior Biochemist | 9.74% | 4,529 |
| Research Center Partner | 19.06% | 97,358 |