Environmentalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmentalist gender statistics
40.0% of environmentalists are women and 60.0% of environmentalists are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Environmentalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Environmentalist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,763
Female income
$41,043
Environmentalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmentalist positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of environmentalists are female.
Environmentalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2011 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2012 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2013 | 62.86% | 37.14% |
| 2014 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2015 | 64.21% | 35.79% |
| 2016 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2018 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
| 2019 | 59.83% | 40.17% |
| 2020 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 2021 | 60.04% | 39.96% |
Environmentalist related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Environmentalist | 60% | 40% |
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Environmentalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmentalists is White, which makes up 61.7% of all environmentalists. Comparatively, 14.6% of environmentalists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of environmentalists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Environmentalist race
| Environmentalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Environmentalist race and ethnicity over time
See how environmentalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmentalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.92% | 10.67% | 7.29% | 12.44% |
| 2011 | 67.38% | 10.79% | 7.97% | 11.32% |
| 2012 | 66.40% | 11.19% | 8.31% | 11.46% |
| 2013 | 65.62% | 11.47% | 7.47% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 66.80% | 10.30% | 7.78% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 66.39% | 10.59% | 7.13% | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 11.00% | 7.63% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 64.98% | 10.87% | 7.84% | 12.93% |
| 2018 | 64.96% | 10.02% | 7.80% | 14.13% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 9.76% | 7.70% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 63.35% | 9.10% | 7.98% | 14.20% |
| 2021 | 61.69% | 10.45% | 7.56% | 14.64% |
Environmentalist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian environmentalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american environmentalists have the lowest average salary at $46,929.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,137 |
| White | $49,203 |
| Black or African American | $46,929 |
| Asian | $50,840 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,798 |
Average environmentalist age
See how the average age of environmentalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmentalist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Environmentalist age breakdown
The average age of environmentalists is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the environmentalist population.
Environmentalist age breakdown
| Environmentalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Environmentalist educational attainment
The most common degree for environmentalists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of environmentalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Environmentalists by degree level
| Environmentalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Environmentalist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmentalists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,258 annually. With a Associate degree, environmentalists earn a median annual income of $51,297 compared to $50,184 for environmentalists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,258 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,950 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,184 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,297 |
Environmentalist employment statistics
Most environmentalists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where environmentalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmentalists work.
Environmentalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Environmentalist jobs by company type
Employees with the environmentalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmentalists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Environmentalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 17% |
Environmentalist jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmentalists are health care, professional and government.
Environmentalist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Environmentalist turnover and employment statistics
Environmentalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmentalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmentalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmentalist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average environmentalist tenure
The average environmentalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 563 environmentalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmentalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Environmentalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmentalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rodman | 4.94% | 1,482 |
| Design Engineer/Drafter | 5.61% | 41,746 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Environmentalist | 6.29% | - |
| Commissioning Technician | 8.40% | 49,419 |
Similar environmentalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rodman | 4.94% | 1,482 |
| Design Engineer/Drafter | 5.61% | 41,746 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Commissioning Technician | 8.40% | 49,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmentalists
The most common foreign language among environmentalists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Cherokee, 6.7%
- Yoruba, 6.7%
- Kannada, 6.7%
- Other, 19.9%
Environmentalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Cherokee | 6.7% |
| Yoruba | 6.7% |
| Kannada | 6.7% |
| Other | 19.9% |
