Criminalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Criminalist gender statistics
64.1% of criminalists are women and 35.9% of criminalists are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Criminalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Criminalist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,406
Female income
$71,263
Criminalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in criminalist positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of criminalists are female.
Criminalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2011 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2012 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2013 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2014 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2015 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2016 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2017 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2018 | 39.66% | 60.34% |
| 2019 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2020 | 37.51% | 62.49% |
| 2021 | 35.90% | 64.10% |
Criminalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared criminalists 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% |
| Criminalist | 36% | 64% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Criminalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among criminalists is White, which makes up 55.8% of all criminalists. Comparatively, 17.0% of criminalists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of criminalists are Asian.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Criminalist race
| Criminalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Criminalist race and ethnicity over time
See how criminalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Criminalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.55% | 7.85% | 8.53% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 63.63% | 9.63% | 9.95% | 12.28% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 8.70% | 9.92% | 11.83% |
| 2013 | 63.22% | 9.44% | 10.00% | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 63.39% | 9.29% | 10.27% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 62.02% | 9.10% | 9.87% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 62.55% | 9.70% | 9.94% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 60.32% | 8.36% | 10.51% | 16.03% |
| 2018 | 61.08% | 8.04% | 11.49% | 14.76% |
| 2019 | 62.48% | 7.74% | 10.07% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 9.91% | 10.56% | 14.17% |
| 2021 | 55.76% | 9.62% | 10.37% | 17.00% |
Criminalist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown criminalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american criminalists have the lowest average salary at $75,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,702 |
| White | $76,232 |
| Black or African American | $75,144 |
| Asian | $75,472 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,533 |
Average criminalist age
See how the average age of criminalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Criminalist 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 |
Criminalist age breakdown
The average age of criminalists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the criminalist population.
Criminalist age breakdown
| Criminalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Criminalist educational attainment
The most common degree for criminalists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of criminalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Criminalists by degree level
| Criminalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Criminalist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, criminalists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,309 annually. With a Associate degree, criminalists earn a median annual income of $74,477 compared to $69,341 for criminalists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,309 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,317 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,341 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,477 |
Criminalist employment statistics
Company size where criminalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where criminalists work.
Criminalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 52% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Criminalist jobs by company type
Employees with the criminalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most criminalists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Criminalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 81% |
Criminalist turnover and employment statistics
Criminalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for criminalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Criminalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Criminalist 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 criminalist tenure
The average criminalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 criminalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Criminalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Criminalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of criminalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Technician | 5.71% | 18,729 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Criminalist | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Tester | 9.49% | 9,137 |
Similar criminalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Technician | 5.71% | 18,729 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Chemical Tester | 9.49% | 9,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by criminalists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Criminalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
