Dna analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Dna analyst gender statistics
69.5% of dna analysts are women and 30.5% of dna analysts are men.
- Female, 69.5%
- Male, 30.5%
Dna analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.5% |
| Male | 30.5% |
Dna analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,487
Female income
$56,895
Dna analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dna analyst positions over time. Currently, 69.5% of dna analysts are female.
Dna analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.79% | 65.21% |
| 2011 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2012 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2013 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2014 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
| 2015 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2016 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2017 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2018 | 34.02% | 65.98% |
| 2019 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2020 | 32.01% | 67.99% |
| 2021 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
Dna analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared dna 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% |
| DNA Analyst | 31% | 69% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Dna analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dna analysts is White, which makes up 56.2% of all dna analysts. Comparatively, 16.7% of dna analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of dna analysts are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Dna analyst race
| Dna analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Dna analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how dna analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dna analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.98% | 7.67% | 8.60% | 12.72% |
| 2011 | 64.07% | 9.45% | 10.02% | 11.99% |
| 2012 | 65.79% | 8.53% | 9.98% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 63.65% | 9.26% | 10.06% | 12.87% |
| 2014 | 63.82% | 9.11% | 10.33% | 12.59% |
| 2015 | 62.46% | 8.93% | 9.94% | 14.26% |
| 2016 | 62.99% | 9.52% | 10.00% | 13.50% |
| 2017 | 60.76% | 8.18% | 10.57% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 61.52% | 7.87% | 11.55% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 7.56% | 10.13% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 58.65% | 9.73% | 10.63% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 56.19% | 9.45% | 10.44% | 16.71% |
Dna analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dna analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dna analysts have the lowest average salary at $58,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,624 |
| White | $59,400 |
| Black or African American | $58,857 |
| Asian | $59,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,550 |
Average dna analyst age
See how the average age of dna analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dna 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 |
Dna analyst age breakdown
The average age of dna analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the dna analyst population.
Dna analyst age breakdown
| DNA Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Dna analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for dna analysts is bachelor's degree, with 67% of dna analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Dna analysts by degree level
| Dna analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Dna analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dna analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,830 annually. With a Associate degree, dna analysts earn a median annual income of $58,522 compared to $55,909 for dna analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,830 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,813 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,909 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,522 |
Dna analyst employment statistics
Most dna analysts work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where dna analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dna analysts work.
Dna analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Dna analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the dna analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dna analysts prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Dna analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 36% |
Dna analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for dna analysts are government, health care and education.
Dna analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Education | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Dna analyst turnover and employment statistics
Dna analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dna analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dna analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dna 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 dna analyst tenure
The average dna analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 185 dna analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Dna analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dna analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | 79,483 |
| DNA Analyst | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 43,043 |
Similar dna analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | 79,483 |
| Chemistry Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 43,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by dna analysts
The most common foreign language among dna analysts is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hungarian at 14.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Hungarian, 14.3%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Dna analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Hungarian | 14.3% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
