Crime scene analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Crime scene analyst gender statistics
47.9% of crime scene analysts are women and 52.1% of crime scene analysts are men.
- Male, 52.1%
- Female, 47.9%
Crime scene analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.1% |
| Female | 47.9% |
Crime scene analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,241
Female income
$62,766
Crime scene analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime scene analyst positions over time. Currently, 47.9% of crime scene analysts are female.
Crime scene analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
| 2011 | 53.96% | 46.04% |
| 2012 | 53.43% | 46.57% |
| 2013 | 57.19% | 42.81% |
| 2014 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2015 | 54.90% | 45.10% |
| 2016 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
| 2017 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
| 2018 | 56.06% | 43.94% |
| 2019 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2020 | 53.82% | 46.18% |
| 2021 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
Crime scene analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared crime scene analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Crime Scene Analyst | 52% | 48% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Crime scene analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crime scene analysts is White, which makes up 62.7% of all crime scene analysts. Comparatively, 12.4% of crime scene analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of crime scene analysts are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Crime scene analyst race
| Crime scene analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Crime scene analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how crime scene analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crime scene analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Crime scene analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown crime scene analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crime scene analysts have the lowest average salary at $65,393.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,774 |
| White | $66,124 |
| Black or African American | $65,393 |
| Asian | $65,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,325 |
Average crime scene analyst age
See how the average age of crime scene analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crime scene analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Crime scene analyst age breakdown
The average age of crime scene analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the crime scene analyst population.
Crime scene analyst age breakdown
| Crime Scene Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Crime scene analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for crime scene analysts is bachelor's degree, with 82% of crime scene analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Crime scene analysts by degree level
| Crime scene analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Crime scene analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crime scene analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,133 annually. With a Associate degree, crime scene analysts earn a median annual income of $64,944 compared to $61,453 for crime scene analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,133 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,453 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,944 |
Crime scene analyst turnover and employment statistics
Crime scene analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crime scene analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crime scene analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crime scene analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average crime scene analyst tenure
The average crime scene analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 crime scene analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Crime scene analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Crime scene analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crime scene analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 44,567 |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Crime Scene Analyst | 8.16% | - |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% | - |
Similar crime scene analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 44,567 |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% |
Foreign languages spoken by crime scene analysts
The most common foreign language among crime scene analysts is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Croatian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Croatian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Crime scene analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Croatian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |