Fisheries biological technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Fisheries biological technician gender statistics
26.1% of fisheries biological technicians are women and 73.9% of fisheries biological technicians are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Fisheries biological technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Fisheries biological technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,199
Female income
$35,540
Fisheries biological technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fisheries biological technician positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of fisheries biological technicians are female.
Fisheries biological technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2011 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2012 | 76.47% | 23.53% |
| 2013 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2014 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2015 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2016 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2017 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2018 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2019 | 68.87% | 31.13% |
| 2020 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Fisheries biological technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared fisheries biological technicians 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% |
| Fisheries Biological Technician | 74% | 26% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Fisheries biological technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fisheries biological technicians is White, which makes up 58.6% of all fisheries biological technicians. Comparatively, 13.5% of fisheries biological technicians are Asian and 10.6% of fisheries biological technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Fisheries biological technician race
| Fisheries biological technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Fisheries biological technician race and ethnicity over time
See how fisheries biological technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fisheries biological technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 6.55% | 13.45% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 5.65% | 13.78% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 4.96% | 14.89% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 5.18% | 8.76% | 11.16% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 8.44% | 11.69% | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 68.73% | 4.47% | 9.28% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 5.79% | 9.32% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 6.27% | 10.54% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 7.56% | 10.08% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 9.83% | 11.24% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 9.11% | 13.55% | 10.59% |
Fisheries biological technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fisheries biological technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fisheries biological technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,595 |
| White | $35,828 |
| Black or African American | $34,504 |
| Asian | $37,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,131 |
Average fisheries biological technician age
See how the average age of fisheries biological technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fisheries biological technician 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 |
Fisheries biological technician age breakdown
The average age of fisheries biological technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the fisheries biological technician population.
Fisheries biological technician age breakdown
| Fisheries Biological Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Fisheries biological technician educational attainment
The most common degree for fisheries biological technicians is bachelor's degree, with 81% of fisheries biological technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
Fisheries biological technicians by degree level
| Fisheries biological technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
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Fisheries biological technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fisheries biological technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,185 annually. With a Associate degree, fisheries biological technicians earn a median annual income of $30,785 compared to $30,337 for fisheries biological technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,337 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,785 |
Fisheries biological technician employment statistics
Company size where fisheries biological technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fisheries biological technicians work.
Fisheries biological technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 64% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Fisheries biological technician turnover and employment statistics
Fisheries biological technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fisheries biological technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fisheries biological technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fisheries biological technician 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 fisheries biological technician tenure
The average fisheries biological technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 fisheries biological technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Fisheries biological technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 63% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fisheries biological technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fisheries biological technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Biological Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Electrical Logging Operator | 8.16% | 56,034 |
| Laboratory Tester | 9.49% | 45,572 |
Similar fisheries biological technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Electrical Logging Operator | 8.16% | 56,034 |
| Laboratory Tester | 9.49% | 45,572 |
Foreign languages spoken by fisheries biological technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fisheries biological technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |