Embryologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Embryologist gender statistics
61.9% of embryologists are women and 38.1% of embryologists are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Embryologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Embryologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,033
Female income
$86,608
Embryologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in embryologist positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of embryologists are female.
Embryologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.97% | 59.03% |
| 2011 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2012 | 45.85% | 54.15% |
| 2013 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2014 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2015 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2016 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2017 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2018 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2019 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2020 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2021 | 38.05% | 61.95% |
Embryologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared embryologists 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% |
| Embryologist | 38% | 62% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Embryologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among embryologists is White, which makes up 68.6% of all embryologists. Comparatively, 14.4% of embryologists are Asian and 8.2% of embryologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.6%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Embryologist race
| Embryologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Embryologist race and ethnicity over time
See how embryologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Embryologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.25% | 3.42% | 15.73% | 7.26% |
| 2011 | 74.72% | 3.43% | 13.31% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 74.51% | 1.92% | 13.86% | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 72.70% | 3.82% | 13.41% | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 72.23% | 3.32% | 14.42% | 6.56% |
| 2015 | 73.43% | 2.95% | 14.58% | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 73.26% | 3.31% | 14.23% | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 71.00% | 2.87% | 16.05% | 7.22% |
| 2018 | 72.31% | 2.60% | 14.38% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 73.18% | 2.25% | 15.59% | 5.91% |
| 2020 | 68.74% | 2.99% | 13.22% | 8.98% |
| 2021 | 68.59% | 2.92% | 14.36% | 8.19% |
Embryologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian embryologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White embryologists have the lowest average salary at $80,672.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,902 |
| White | $80,672 |
| Black or African American | $85,845 |
| Asian | $89,037 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,032 |
Average embryologist age
See how the average age of embryologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Embryologist 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 |
Embryologist age breakdown
The average age of embryologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the embryologist population.
Embryologist age breakdown
| Embryologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Embryologist educational attainment
The most common degree for embryologists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of embryologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Embryologists by degree level
| Embryologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Embryologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, embryologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,917 annually. With a Master's degree, embryologists earn a median annual income of $83,016 compared to $74,874 for embryologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,016 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,874 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,917 |
Embryologist employment statistics
Company size where embryologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where embryologists work.
Embryologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Embryologist turnover and employment statistics
Embryologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for embryologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Embryologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Embryologist 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 embryologist tenure
The average embryologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 embryologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Embryologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Embryologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of embryologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservationist | 8.40% | 7,189 |
| Associate Scientist Lead | 8.45% | 44,741 |
| Embryologist | 9.74% | - |
| Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 46,471 |
Similar embryologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservationist | 8.40% | 7,189 |
| Associate Scientist Lead | 8.45% | 44,741 |
| Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 46,471 |
Foreign languages spoken by embryologists
- Persian, 100.0%
Embryologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Persian | 100.0% |
