Fish technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fish technologist gender statistics
33.3% of fish technologists are women and 66.7% of fish technologists are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Fish technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Fish technologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,879
Female income
$39,395
Fish technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fish technologist positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of fish technologists are female.
Fish technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2011 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2012 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2013 | 72.02% | 27.98% |
| 2014 | 69.17% | 30.83% |
| 2015 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2017 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2018 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2019 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2020 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Fish technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fish technologists 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% |
| Fish Technologist | 67% | 33% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Fish technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fish technologists is White, which makes up 54.7% of all fish technologists. Comparatively, 14.4% of fish technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of fish technologists are Asian.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
Fish technologist race
| Fish technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
Fish technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how fish technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fish technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.80% | 6.57% | 12.92% | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 65.69% | 5.67% | 13.25% | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 59.55% | 4.98% | 14.37% | 13.74% |
| 2013 | 66.20% | 5.19% | 8.24% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 67.69% | 7.58% | 9.88% | 10.44% |
| 2015 | 60.04% | 8.46% | 11.16% | 13.55% |
| 2016 | 64.81% | 4.48% | 8.75% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 62.31% | 5.80% | 8.80% | 16.35% |
| 2018 | 60.75% | 6.28% | 10.01% | 15.50% |
| 2019 | 60.22% | 7.58% | 9.56% | 17.82% |
| 2020 | 55.07% | 9.84% | 10.71% | 17.02% |
| 2021 | 54.70% | 9.13% | 13.02% | 14.41% |
Fish technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fish technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fish technologists have the lowest average salary at $36,479.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,479 |
| White | $39,833 |
| Black or African American | $37,834 |
| Asian | $41,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,777 |
Average fish technologist age
See how the average age of fish technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fish technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Fish technologist age breakdown
The average age of fish technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the fish technologist population.
Fish technologist age breakdown
| Fish Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Fish technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for fish technologists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of fish technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fish technologists by degree level
| Fish technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fish technologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fish technologists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,872 annually. With a Associate degree, fish technologists earn a median annual income of $32,374 compared to $31,732 for fish technologists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,732 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,872 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,374 |
Fish technologist employment statistics
Most fish technologists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fish technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fish technologists work.
Fish technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Fish technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the fish technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fish technologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fish technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 24% |
Fish technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fish technologists are government, education and health care.
Fish technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Fish technologist turnover and employment statistics
Fish technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fish technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fish technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fish technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average fish technologist tenure
The average fish technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 298 fish technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fish technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fish technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fish technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | - |
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Vector Control Assistant | 8.16% | 30,829 |
| Paint Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 40,217 |
Similar fish technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Vector Control Assistant | 8.16% | 30,829 |
| Paint Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 40,217 |
Foreign languages spoken by fish technologists
The most common foreign language among fish technologists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sanskrit at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Sanskrit, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Fish technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Sanskrit | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
