Cytologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cytologist gender statistics
77.8% of cytologists are women and 22.2% of cytologists are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Cytologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Cytologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,364
Female income
$52,535
Cytologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cytologist positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of cytologists are female.
Cytologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.40% | 78.60% |
| 2011 | 19.88% | 80.12% |
| 2012 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2013 | 19.77% | 80.23% |
| 2014 | 20.37% | 79.63% |
| 2015 | 20.58% | 79.42% |
| 2016 | 21.86% | 78.14% |
| 2017 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2018 | 22.43% | 77.57% |
| 2019 | 23.81% | 76.19% |
| 2020 | 24.49% | 75.51% |
| 2021 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
Cytologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cytologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Cytologist | 22% | 78% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Cytologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cytologists is White, which makes up 59.6% of all cytologists. Comparatively, 12.7% of cytologists are Asian and 11.9% of cytologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cytologist race
| Cytologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cytologist race and ethnicity over time
See how cytologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cytologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.97% | 10.33% | 12.16% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 67.06% | 10.34% | 12.21% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 66.11% | 11.11% | 12.06% | 8.34% |
| 2013 | 66.53% | 10.56% | 12.10% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 66.55% | 10.94% | 11.92% | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 64.56% | 12.35% | 12.09% | 8.30% |
| 2016 | 65.54% | 11.28% | 11.92% | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 64.83% | 10.96% | 12.14% | 9.67% |
| 2018 | 64.73% | 11.27% | 11.27% | 9.74% |
| 2019 | 62.52% | 11.39% | 13.46% | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 61.06% | 11.45% | 12.75% | 9.96% |
| 2021 | 59.58% | 10.23% | 12.68% | 11.90% |
Cytologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cytologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cytologists have the lowest average salary at $51,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,646 |
| White | $54,728 |
| Black or African American | $51,645 |
| Asian | $57,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,282 |
Average cytologist age
See how the average age of cytologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cytologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Cytologist age breakdown
The average age of cytologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the cytologist population.
Cytologist age breakdown
| Cytologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Cytologist educational attainment
The most common degree for cytologists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of cytologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cytologists by degree level
| Cytologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cytologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cytologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,417 annually. With a Doctorate degree, cytologists earn a median annual income of $61,520 compared to $60,170 for cytologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,417 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,540 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,170 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,715 |
Cytologist employment statistics
Company size where cytologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cytologists work.
Cytologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Cytologist jobs by company type
Employees with the cytologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cytologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cytologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 13% |
Cytologist turnover and employment statistics
Cytologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cytologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cytologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cytologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average cytologist tenure
The average cytologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 cytologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cytologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Cytologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cytologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Cytologist | 8.24% | - |
| Recording Technician | 9.29% | 25,621 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar cytologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Recording Technician | 9.29% | 25,621 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by cytologists
The most common foreign language among cytologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Urdu, 16.7%
Cytologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |