Field laboratory operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Field laboratory operator gender statistics
37.4% of field laboratory operators are women and 62.6% of field laboratory operators are men.
- Male, 62.6%
- Female, 37.4%
Field laboratory operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.6% |
| Female | 37.4% |
Field laboratory operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,989
Female income
$53,229
Field laboratory operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field laboratory operator positions over time. Currently, 37.4% of field laboratory operators are female.
Field laboratory operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2011 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2012 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2013 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2014 | 64.47% | 35.53% |
| 2015 | 63.66% | 36.34% |
| 2016 | 64.44% | 35.56% |
| 2017 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2018 | 63.95% | 36.05% |
| 2019 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2020 | 57.77% | 42.23% |
| 2021 | 62.57% | 37.43% |
Field laboratory operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared field laboratory operators 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% |
| Field Laboratory Operator | 63% | 37% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Field laboratory operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field laboratory operators is White, which makes up 62.2% of all field laboratory operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of field laboratory operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of field laboratory operators are Asian.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Field laboratory operator race
| Field laboratory operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Field laboratory operator race and ethnicity over time
See how field laboratory operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field laboratory operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.24% | 9.72% | 9.89% | 11.69% |
| 2011 | 68.28% | 9.19% | 8.63% | 11.14% |
| 2012 | 68.68% | 8.68% | 10.74% | 10.27% |
| 2013 | 69.55% | 8.87% | 9.44% | 10.66% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 11.11% | 10.13% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 65.53% | 9.23% | 10.03% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 65.36% | 8.58% | 10.49% | 13.58% |
| 2017 | 67.39% | 8.94% | 9.77% | 12.59% |
| 2018 | 65.90% | 7.53% | 10.83% | 12.02% |
| 2019 | 67.22% | 8.18% | 10.71% | 12.85% |
| 2020 | 62.97% | 10.19% | 8.78% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 62.19% | 7.42% | 9.31% | 16.40% |
Field laboratory operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown field laboratory operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field laboratory operators have the lowest average salary at $52,527.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,594 |
| White | $55,068 |
| Black or African American | $52,527 |
| Asian | $53,012 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,805 |
Average field laboratory operator age
See how the average age of field laboratory operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field laboratory operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Field laboratory operator age breakdown
The average age of field laboratory operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the field laboratory operator population.
Field laboratory operator age breakdown
| Field Laboratory Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Field laboratory operator educational attainment
The most common degree for field laboratory operators is bachelor's degree, with 61% of field laboratory operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Field laboratory operators by degree level
| Field laboratory operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Field laboratory operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field laboratory operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,708 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field laboratory operators earn a median annual income of $53,752 compared to $53,358 for field laboratory operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,358 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,752 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,708 |
Field laboratory operator employment statistics
Most field laboratory operators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where field laboratory operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field laboratory operators work.
Field laboratory operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Field laboratory operator jobs by company type
Employees with the field laboratory operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field laboratory operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field laboratory operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 7% |
Field laboratory operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for field laboratory operators are education, manufacturing and technology.
Field laboratory operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Field laboratory operator turnover and employment statistics
Field laboratory operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field laboratory operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field laboratory operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field laboratory operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average field laboratory operator tenure
The average field laboratory operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 434 field laboratory operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Field laboratory operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Field laboratory operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field laboratory operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Herbarium Worker | 5.71% | 19,345 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | 19,101 |
| Student Research Assistant | 8.16% | 59,758 |
| Field Laboratory Operator | 9.49% | - |
Similar field laboratory operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Herbarium Worker | 5.71% | 19,345 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | 19,101 |
| Student Research Assistant | 8.16% | 59,758 |
Foreign languages spoken by field laboratory operators
The most common foreign language among field laboratory operators is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- Arabic, 8.7%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Cantonese, 4.3%
- Other, 26.2%
Field laboratory operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| Arabic | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Cantonese | 4.3% |
| Other | 26.2% |
