Conservation specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservation specialist gender statistics
46.0% of conservation specialists are women and 54.0% of conservation specialists are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Conservation specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Conservation specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,985
Female income
$47,340
Conservation specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservation specialist positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of conservation specialists are female.
Conservation specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2011 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2012 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2013 | 57.68% | 42.32% |
| 2014 | 55.90% | 44.10% |
| 2015 | 59.36% | 40.64% |
| 2016 | 52.99% | 47.01% |
| 2017 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2018 | 56.02% | 43.98% |
| 2019 | 49.32% | 50.68% |
| 2020 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2021 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
Conservation specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared conservation specialists 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 Specialist | 54% | 46% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Conservation specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservation specialists is White, which makes up 91.8% of all conservation specialists. Comparatively, 2.9% of conservation specialists are Unknown and 2.2% of conservation specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 91.8%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
- Black or African American, 0.6%
Conservation specialist race
| Conservation specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 91.8% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
Conservation specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how conservation specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservation specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.83% | 1.98% | 0.84% | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 89.50% | 1.95% | 0.56% | 3.86% |
| 2012 | 90.57% | 2.27% | 0.57% | 3.69% |
| 2013 | 91.19% | 1.71% | 1.65% | 2.85% |
| 2014 | 92.19% | 1.69% | 0.39% | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 94.15% | 1.78% | 0.92% | 2.20% |
| 2016 | 90.03% | 2.83% | 0.34% | 5.06% |
| 2017 | 91.91% | 1.70% | 1.04% | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 93.31% | 1.77% | 1.09% | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 91.46% | 1.14% | 1.33% | 3.82% |
| 2020 | 91.82% | 0.91% | 0.86% | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 91.81% | 0.58% | 1.39% | 2.24% |
Conservation specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conservation specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conservation specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,605.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,103 |
| White | $45,435 |
| Black or African American | $47,726 |
| Asian | $47,134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,605 |
Conservation specialist age breakdown
The average age of conservation specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the conservation specialist population.
Conservation specialist age breakdown
| Conservation Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Conservation specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for conservation specialists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of conservation specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Conservation specialists by degree level
| Conservation specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Conservation specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conservation specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $52,064 annually. With a Master's degree, conservation specialists earn a median annual income of $45,808 compared to $42,262 for conservation specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,262 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,064 |
Conservation specialist employment statistics
Most conservation specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where conservation specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservation specialists work.
Conservation specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Conservation specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the conservation specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservation specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Conservation specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 30% |
Conservation specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for conservation specialists are government, non profits and insurance.
Conservation specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Insurance | 10% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Conservation specialist turnover and employment statistics
Conservation specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservation specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservation specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservation specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average conservation specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 355 conservation specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservation specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Conservation specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservation specialists 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 Specialist | 8.40% | - |
| Injury Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 446 |
| Restoration Ecologist | 9.74% | 7,927 |
| Animal Scientist | 19.06% | 44,651 |
Similar conservation specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Injury Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 446 |
| Restoration Ecologist | 9.74% | 7,927 |
| Animal Scientist | 19.06% | 44,651 |
Foreign languages spoken by conservation specialists
The most common foreign language among conservation specialists is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Amharic, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Conservation specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Amharic | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
