Field naturalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Field naturalist gender statistics
56.4% of field naturalists are women and 43.6% of field naturalists are men.
- Female, 56.4%
- Male, 43.6%
Field naturalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% |
| Male | 43.6% |
Field naturalist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,252
Female income
$42,068
Field naturalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field naturalist positions over time. Currently, 56.4% of field naturalists are female.
Field naturalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.61% | 53.39% |
| 2011 | 45.86% | 54.14% |
| 2012 | 51.58% | 48.42% |
| 2013 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2014 | 44.31% | 55.69% |
| 2015 | 48.61% | 51.39% |
| 2016 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
| 2017 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2018 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2019 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2020 | 45.05% | 54.95% |
| 2021 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
Field naturalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared field naturalists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Field Naturalist | 44% | 56% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Field naturalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field naturalists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all field naturalists. Comparatively, 11.1% of field naturalists are Asian and 6.3% of field naturalists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Field naturalist race
| Field naturalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Field naturalist race and ethnicity over time
See how field naturalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field naturalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Field naturalist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field naturalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White field naturalists have the lowest average salary at $38,720.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,077 |
| White | $38,720 |
| Black or African American | $41,598 |
| Asian | $43,471 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,572 |
Average field naturalist age
See how the average age of field naturalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field naturalist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Field naturalist age breakdown
The average age of field naturalists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the field naturalist population.
Field naturalist age breakdown
| Field Naturalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Field naturalist educational attainment
The most common degree for field naturalists is bachelor's degree, with 87% of field naturalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 5% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 87%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 3%
Field naturalists by degree level
| Field naturalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 87% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Field naturalist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field naturalists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,943 annually. With a Master's degree, field naturalists earn a median annual income of $40,265 compared to $35,622 for field naturalists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,265 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,622 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,943 |
Field naturalist turnover and employment statistics
Field naturalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field naturalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field naturalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field naturalist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average field naturalist tenure
The average field naturalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 field naturalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Field naturalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Field naturalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field naturalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Neuroscientist | 8.45% | 23,046 |
| Field Naturalist | 9.74% | - |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | 28,696 |
Similar field naturalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Neuroscientist | 8.45% | 23,046 |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | 28,696 |