Development geologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Development geologist gender statistics
18.6% of development geologists are women and 81.4% of development geologists are men.
- Male, 81.4%
- Female, 18.6%
Development geologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.4% |
| Female | 18.6% |
Development geologist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$123,636
Female income
$114,985
Development geologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in development geologist positions over time. Currently, 18.6% of development geologists are female.
Development geologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2011 | 74.30% | 25.70% |
| 2012 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2013 | 71.58% | 28.42% |
| 2014 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 2015 | 72.26% | 27.74% |
| 2016 | 72.26% | 27.74% |
| 2017 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2018 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2019 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2020 | 76.42% | 23.58% |
| 2021 | 81.40% | 18.60% |
Development geologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared development geologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Development Geologist | 81% | 19% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Development geologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among development geologists is White, which makes up 83.0% of all development geologists. Comparatively, 6.6% of development geologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of development geologists are Unknown.
- White, 83.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 1.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Development geologist race
| Development geologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 83.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Development geologist race and ethnicity over time
See how development geologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Development geologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.43% | 2.69% | 5.46% | 6.15% |
| 2011 | 83.08% | 2.83% | 5.83% | 5.23% |
| 2012 | 84.71% | 2.96% | 4.21% | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 83.03% | 2.22% | 5.74% | 5.95% |
| 2014 | 83.03% | 2.60% | 7.01% | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 83.62% | 2.97% | 6.59% | 4.35% |
| 2016 | 84.18% | 2.77% | 5.02% | 5.74% |
| 2017 | 83.22% | 2.71% | 5.38% | 6.26% |
| 2018 | 85.16% | 1.97% | 5.90% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 83.78% | 1.27% | 5.92% | 6.84% |
| 2020 | 84.37% | 1.63% | 3.56% | 6.00% |
| 2021 | 83.03% | 1.01% | 3.97% | 6.63% |
Development geologist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,363 |
| White | $118,461 |
| Black or African American | $117,469 |
| Asian | $135,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $124,803 |
Average development geologist age
See how the average age of development geologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Development geologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Development geologist age breakdown
The average age of development geologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the development geologist population.
Development geologist age breakdown
| Development Geologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Development geologist educational attainment
The most common degree for development geologists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of development geologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Development geologists by degree level
| Development geologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Development geologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,233 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,432 |
| Doctorate Degree | $140,470 |
Development geologist employment statistics
Most development geologists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where development geologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where development geologists work.
Development geologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Development geologist jobs by company type
Employees with the development geologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most development geologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Development geologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 3% |
Development geologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for development geologists are energy, manufacturing and automotive.
Development geologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 43% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Development geologist turnover and employment statistics
Development geologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for development geologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Development geologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Development geologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average development geologist tenure
The average development geologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 246 development geologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Development geologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Development geologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of development geologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Geologist | 4.45% | - |
| Associate Chemist | 5.26% | 7,387 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Environmental Change Analyst | 15.61% | 18,412 |
Similar development geologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Chemist | 5.26% | 7,387 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Environmental Change Analyst | 15.61% | 18,412 |
Foreign languages spoken by development geologists
The most common foreign language among development geologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Indonesian, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Development geologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Indonesian | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
