Environmental assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental assistant gender statistics
50.4% of environmental assistants are women and 49.6% of environmental assistants are men.
- Female, 50.4%
- Male, 49.6%
Environmental assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.6% |
Environmental assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,789
Female income
$35,574
Environmental assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental assistant positions over time. Currently, 50.4% of environmental assistants are female.
Environmental assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.41% | 45.59% |
| 2011 | 51.45% | 48.55% |
| 2012 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| 2013 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2014 | 52.37% | 47.63% |
| 2015 | 52.39% | 47.61% |
| 2016 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2017 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2018 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2019 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2020 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2021 | 49.56% | 50.44% |
Environmental assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental assistants 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% |
| Environmental Assistant | 50% | 50% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Environmental assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental assistants is White, which makes up 56.0% of all environmental assistants. Comparatively, 17.2% of environmental assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of environmental assistants are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Environmental assistant race
| Environmental assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Environmental assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.77% | 7.96% | 8.57% | 13.18% |
| 2011 | 63.86% | 9.74% | 9.99% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 65.58% | 8.81% | 9.95% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 63.44% | 9.54% | 10.03% | 13.34% |
| 2014 | 63.61% | 9.40% | 10.30% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 62.25% | 9.21% | 9.90% | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 9.81% | 9.97% | 13.97% |
| 2017 | 60.55% | 8.46% | 10.54% | 16.20% |
| 2018 | 61.31% | 8.15% | 11.52% | 14.93% |
| 2019 | 62.70% | 7.85% | 10.10% | 15.12% |
| 2020 | 58.44% | 10.02% | 10.60% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 55.98% | 9.73% | 10.41% | 17.18% |
Environmental assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown environmental assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian environmental assistants have the lowest average salary at $37,152.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,995 |
| White | $37,721 |
| Black or African American | $37,232 |
| Asian | $37,152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,876 |
Average environmental assistant age
See how the average age of environmental assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental assistant 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 |
Environmental assistant age breakdown
The average age of environmental assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the environmental assistant population.
Environmental assistant age breakdown
| Environmental Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Environmental assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental assistants is bachelor's degree, with 48% of environmental assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Environmental assistants by degree level
| Environmental assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Environmental assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,322 annually. With a Associate degree, environmental assistants earn a median annual income of $36,280 compared to $34,391 for environmental assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,322 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,391 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,280 |
Environmental assistant employment statistics
Most environmental assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where environmental assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental assistants work.
Environmental assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Environmental assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Environmental assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 12% |
Environmental assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental assistants are health care, education and government.
Environmental assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Education | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Environmental assistant turnover and employment statistics
Environmental assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental assistant 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 environmental assistant tenure
The average environmental assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 963 environmental assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Environmental assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serology Technician | 5.71% | 8,613 |
| Urban Gardening Specialist | 7.88% | 20,642 |
| Environmental Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Similar environmental assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Serology Technician | 5.71% | 8,613 |
| Urban Gardening Specialist | 7.88% | 20,642 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental assistants
The most common foreign language among environmental assistants is Spanish at 48.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 48.8%
- French, 9.8%
- German, 7.3%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Russian, 4.9%
- Other, 24.3%
Environmental assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.8% |
| French | 9.8% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Russian | 4.9% |
| Other | 24.3% |
