Environmental scientist lead demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental scientist lead gender statistics
31.0% of environmental scientist leads are women and 69.0% of environmental scientist leads are men.
- Male, 69.0%
- Female, 31.0%
Environmental scientist lead gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.0% |
| Female | 31.0% |
Environmental scientist lead gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,321
Female income
$99,720
Environmental scientist lead gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental scientist lead positions over time. Currently, 31.0% of environmental scientist leads are female.
Environmental scientist lead gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.04% | 16.96% |
| 2011 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2012 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2013 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2014 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2015 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2016 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2017 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
| 2018 | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| 2019 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2020 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2021 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
Environmental scientist lead related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental scientist leads 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 Scientist Lead | 69% | 31% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Environmental scientist lead demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental scientist leads is White, which makes up 81.2% of all environmental scientist leads. Comparatively, 6.2% of environmental scientist leads are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of environmental scientist leads 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 scientist lead race
| Environmental scientist lead 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 scientist lead race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental scientist lead racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental scientist lead 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 scientist lead wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american environmental scientist leads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White environmental scientist leads have the lowest average salary at $103,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $107,114 |
| White | $103,519 |
| Black or African American | $111,285 |
| Asian | $108,182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,650 |
Average environmental scientist lead age
See how the average age of environmental scientist leads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental scientist lead age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Environmental scientist lead age breakdown
The average age of environmental scientist leads is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the environmental scientist lead population.
Environmental scientist lead age breakdown
| Environmental Scientist Lead Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Environmental scientist lead educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental scientist leads is bachelor's degree, with 68% of environmental scientist leads earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Environmental scientist leads by degree level
| Environmental scientist lead degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Environmental scientist lead wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,549 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,874 |
Environmental scientist lead employment statistics
Most environmental scientist leads work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where environmental scientist leads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental scientist leads work.
Environmental scientist lead jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Environmental scientist lead jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental scientist lead job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental scientist leads prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Environmental scientist lead jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 27% |
Environmental scientist lead jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental scientist leads are government, professional and automotive.
Environmental scientist lead industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Professional | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Environmental scientist lead turnover and employment statistics
Environmental scientist lead unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental scientist leads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental scientist lead unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental scientist lead 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 scientist lead tenure
The average environmental scientist lead stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 environmental scientist leads resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental scientist lead tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Environmental scientist lead LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental scientist leads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrologist | 4.45% | 6,175 |
| Air Quality Chemist | 5.26% | 61,829 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Environmental Scientist Lead | 15.61% | - |
Similar environmental scientist lead jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrologist | 4.45% | 6,175 |
| Air Quality Chemist | 5.26% | 61,829 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental scientist leads
The most common foreign language among environmental scientist leads is German at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 28.6%
- French, 28.6%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
Environmental scientist lead languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 28.6% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |