Environmental resource specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental resource specialist gender statistics
39.1% of environmental resource specialists are women and 60.9% of environmental resource specialists are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Environmental resource specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Environmental resource specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,738
Female income
$54,423
Environmental resource specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental resource specialist positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of environmental resource specialists are female.
Environmental resource specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 2011 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2013 | 74.34% | 25.66% |
| 2014 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2015 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2016 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2017 | 73.54% | 26.46% |
| 2018 | 64.13% | 35.87% |
| 2019 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
| 2020 | 57.25% | 42.75% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
Environmental resource specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental resource specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Environmental Resource Specialist | 61% | 39% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Environmental resource specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental resource specialists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all environmental resource specialists. Comparatively, 6.2% of environmental resource specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of environmental resource specialists are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Environmental resource specialist race
| Environmental resource specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Environmental resource specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental resource specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental resource specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Environmental resource specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american environmental resource specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White environmental resource specialists have the lowest average salary at $56,578.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,621 |
| White | $56,578 |
| Black or African American | $60,994 |
| Asian | $59,228 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,357 |
Average environmental resource specialist age
See how the average age of environmental resource specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental resource specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Environmental resource specialist age breakdown
The average age of environmental resource specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the environmental resource specialist population.
Environmental resource specialist age breakdown
| Environmental Resource Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Environmental resource specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental resource specialists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of environmental resource specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Environmental resource specialists by degree level
| Environmental resource specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Environmental resource specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,714 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,510 |
Environmental resource specialist employment statistics
Company size where environmental resource specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental resource specialists work.
Environmental resource specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Environmental resource specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental resource specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental resource specialists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Environmental resource specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 48% |
Environmental resource specialist turnover and employment statistics
Environmental resource specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental resource specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental resource specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental resource specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average environmental resource specialist tenure
The average environmental resource specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 environmental resource specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental resource specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Environmental resource specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental resource specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Geologist | 4.45% | 45,359 |
| Patent Chemist | 5.26% | 2,857 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Environmental Resource Specialist | 15.61% | - |
Similar environmental resource specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Geologist | 4.45% | 45,359 |
| Patent Chemist | 5.26% | 2,857 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental resource specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Environmental resource specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |