Ecologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Ecologist gender statistics
35.5% of ecologists are women and 64.5% of ecologists are men.
- Male, 64.5%
- Female, 35.5%
Ecologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.5% |
| Female | 35.5% |
Ecologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,412
Female income
$54,219
Ecologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ecologist positions over time. Currently, 35.5% of ecologists are female.
Ecologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 2011 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
| 2012 | 71.46% | 28.54% |
| 2013 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2014 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 31.03% |
| 2016 | 67.83% | 32.17% |
| 2017 | 70.63% | 29.37% |
| 2018 | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| 2019 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2020 | 65.83% | 34.17% |
| 2021 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
Ecologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared ecologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Ecologist | 64% | 36% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Ecologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ecologists is White, which makes up 72.0% of all ecologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of ecologists are Asian and 8.6% of ecologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Ecologist race
| Ecologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Ecologist race and ethnicity over time
See how ecologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ecologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.63% | 3.55% | 11.77% | 7.64% |
| 2011 | 78.10% | 3.55% | 9.35% | 5.69% |
| 2012 | 77.89% | 2.05% | 9.90% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 76.08% | 3.95% | 9.45% | 6.82% |
| 2014 | 75.60% | 3.44% | 10.46% | 6.93% |
| 2015 | 76.81% | 3.07% | 10.62% | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 76.63% | 3.43% | 10.27% | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 74.37% | 3.00% | 12.09% | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 75.68% | 2.72% | 10.42% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 76.56% | 2.38% | 11.63% | 6.29% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 3.11% | 9.26% | 9.35% |
| 2021 | 71.97% | 3.04% | 10.40% | 8.57% |
Ecologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ecologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White ecologists have the lowest average salary at $50,880.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,241 |
| White | $50,880 |
| Black or African American | $53,755 |
| Asian | $55,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,717 |
Average ecologist age
See how the average age of ecologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ecologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Ecologist age breakdown
The average age of ecologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the ecologist population.
Ecologist age breakdown
| Ecologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Ecologist educational attainment
The most common degree for ecologists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of ecologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Ecologists by degree level
| Ecologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Ecologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ecologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,892 annually. With a Master's degree, ecologists earn a median annual income of $52,429 compared to $47,728 for ecologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,429 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,728 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,892 |
Ecologist employment statistics
Most ecologists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where ecologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ecologists work.
Ecologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Ecologist jobs by company type
Employees with the ecologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ecologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Ecologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 22% |
Ecologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for ecologists are professional, government and education.
Ecologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Government | 17% |
| Education | 16% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Ecologist turnover and employment statistics
Ecologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ecologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ecologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ecologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average ecologist tenure
The average ecologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 519 ecologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Ecologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Ecologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ecologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Aide | 8.40% | 41,113 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 8.45% | 18,093 |
| Ecologist | 9.74% | - |
| Research Food Technologist | 19.06% | 139,417 |
Similar ecologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Aide | 8.40% | 41,113 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 8.45% | 18,093 |
| Research Food Technologist | 19.06% | 139,417 |
Foreign languages spoken by ecologists
The most common foreign language among ecologists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Russian, 8.0%
- Irish, 4.0%
- Nepali, 4.0%
- Other, 16.0%
Ecologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Russian | 8.0% |
| Irish | 4.0% |
| Nepali | 4.0% |
| Other | 16.0% |
