Conservationist demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservationist gender statistics
37.8% of conservationists are women and 62.2% of conservationists are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Conservationist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Conservationist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,401
Female income
$50,251
Conservationist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservationist positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of conservationists are female.
Conservationist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2011 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2012 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2013 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2014 | 63.99% | 36.01% |
| 2015 | 67.19% | 32.81% |
| 2016 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2017 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2019 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2020 | 61.38% | 38.62% |
| 2021 | 62.18% | 37.82% |
Conservationist related jobs gender ratio
We compared conservationists 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% |
| Conservationist | 62% | 38% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Conservationist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservationists is White, which makes up 91.4% of all conservationists. Comparatively, 3.3% of conservationists are Unknown and 2.1% of conservationists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 91.4%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
- Black or African American, 0.4%
Conservationist race
| Conservationist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 91.4% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
Conservationist race and ethnicity over time
See how conservationist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservationist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.40% | 1.83% | 0.83% | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 89.07% | 1.80% | 0.55% | 3.70% |
| 2012 | 90.14% | 2.12% | 0.56% | 3.53% |
| 2013 | 90.76% | 1.57% | 1.64% | 2.69% |
| 2014 | 91.77% | 1.55% | 0.38% | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 93.72% | 1.64% | 0.90% | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 89.60% | 2.69% | 0.33% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 91.48% | 1.56% | 1.03% | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 92.88% | 1.63% | 1.08% | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 91.03% | 1.00% | 1.32% | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 91.39% | 0.77% | 0.85% | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 91.38% | 0.44% | 1.38% | 2.07% |
Conservationist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conservationists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conservationists have the lowest average salary at $46,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,206 |
| White | $47,655 |
| Black or African American | $50,782 |
| Asian | $49,969 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,534 |
Conservationist age breakdown
The average age of conservationists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the conservationist population.
Conservationist age breakdown
| Conservationist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Conservationist educational attainment
The most common degree for conservationists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of conservationists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Conservationists by degree level
| Conservationist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Conservationist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conservationists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,821 annually. With a Master's degree, conservationists earn a median annual income of $48,161 compared to $43,401 for conservationists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,161 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,401 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,821 |
Conservationist employment statistics
Company size where conservationists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservationists work.
Conservationist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Conservationist jobs by company type
Employees with the conservationist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservationists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Conservationist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 57% |
Conservationist turnover and employment statistics
Conservationist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservationists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservationist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservationist 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 conservationist tenure
The average conservationist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 356 conservationists resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservationist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Conservationist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservationists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservationist | 8.40% | - |
| Research Biochemist | 8.45% | 49,891 |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | 117 |
| Beef Cattle Nutritionist | 19.06% | 311 |
Similar conservationist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Biochemist | 8.45% | 49,891 |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | 117 |
| Beef Cattle Nutritionist | 19.06% | 311 |
Foreign languages spoken by conservationists
The most common foreign language among conservationists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Greek, 6.7%
Conservationist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Greek | 6.7% |