Entomologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Entomologist gender statistics
25.9% of entomologists are women and 74.1% of entomologists are men.
- Male, 74.1%
- Female, 25.9%
Entomologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.1% |
| Female | 25.9% |
Entomologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,106
Female income
$57,930
Entomologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in entomologist positions over time. Currently, 25.9% of entomologists are female.
Entomologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 24.20% |
| 2012 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2013 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2014 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2015 | 77.77% | 22.23% |
| 2016 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
| 2017 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2018 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2019 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2020 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2021 | 74.07% | 25.93% |
Entomologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared entomologists 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% |
| Entomologist | 74% | 26% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Entomologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among entomologists is White, which makes up 72.0% of all entomologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of entomologists are Asian and 8.6% of entomologists 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%
Entomologist race
| Entomologist 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% |
Entomologist race and ethnicity over time
See how entomologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Entomologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.62% | 3.55% | 11.77% | 7.64% |
| 2011 | 78.09% | 3.55% | 9.35% | 5.69% |
| 2012 | 77.88% | 2.05% | 9.90% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 76.07% | 3.95% | 9.44% | 6.83% |
| 2014 | 75.60% | 3.45% | 10.46% | 6.94% |
| 2015 | 76.80% | 3.07% | 10.62% | 6.79% |
| 2016 | 76.63% | 3.43% | 10.27% | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 74.37% | 3.00% | 12.09% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 75.68% | 2.73% | 10.42% | 7.80% |
| 2019 | 76.55% | 2.38% | 11.63% | 6.29% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 3.11% | 9.26% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 71.96% | 3.04% | 10.40% | 8.57% |
Entomologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian entomologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White entomologists have the lowest average salary at $54,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,911 |
| White | $54,519 |
| Black or African American | $57,456 |
| Asian | $59,338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,437 |
Average entomologist age
See how the average age of entomologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Entomologist 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 |
Entomologist age breakdown
The average age of entomologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the entomologist population.
Entomologist age breakdown
| Entomologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Entomologist educational attainment
The most common degree for entomologists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of entomologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Entomologists by degree level
| Entomologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Entomologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, entomologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,716 annually. With a Master's degree, entomologists earn a median annual income of $56,103 compared to $51,292 for entomologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,103 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,292 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,716 |
Entomologist employment statistics
Most entomologists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where entomologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where entomologists work.
Entomologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Entomologist jobs by company type
Employees with the entomologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most entomologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Entomologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 35% |
Entomologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for entomologists are government, education and non profits.
Entomologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Education | 18% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Entomologist turnover and employment statistics
Entomologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for entomologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entomologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Entomologist 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 entomologist tenure
The average entomologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 entomologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Entomologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Entomologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of entomologists 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 Naturalist | 8.40% | 831 |
| PHD Researcher | 8.45% | 19,736 |
| Entomologist | 9.74% | - |
| Food Technologist | 19.06% | 103,677 |
Similar entomologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Naturalist | 8.40% | 831 |
| PHD Researcher | 8.45% | 19,736 |
| Food Technologist | 19.06% | 103,677 |
Foreign languages spoken by entomologists
The most common foreign language among entomologists is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Gothic, 16.7%
Entomologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Gothic | 16.7% |
