Fisheries biologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fisheries biologist gender statistics
34.3% of fisheries biologists are women and 65.7% of fisheries biologists are men.
- Male, 65.7%
- Female, 34.3%
Fisheries biologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.7% |
| Female | 34.3% |
Fisheries biologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,545
Female income
$51,285
Fisheries biologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fisheries biologist positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of fisheries biologists are female.
Fisheries biologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 32.25% |
| 2012 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2013 | 67.91% | 32.09% |
| 2014 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2015 | 70.11% | 29.89% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 31.00% |
| 2017 | 71.74% | 28.26% |
| 2018 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
| 2019 | 67.27% | 32.73% |
| 2020 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2021 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
Fisheries biologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fisheries biologists 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% |
| Fisheries Biologist | 66% | 34% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Fisheries biologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fisheries biologists is White, which makes up 71.3% of all fisheries biologists. Comparatively, 10.2% of fisheries biologists are Asian and 9.1% of fisheries biologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.3%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fisheries biologist race
| Fisheries biologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fisheries biologist race and ethnicity over time
See how fisheries biologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fisheries biologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.94% | 3.73% | 11.59% | 8.20% |
| 2011 | 77.41% | 3.74% | 9.17% | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 77.20% | 2.23% | 9.72% | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 75.39% | 4.13% | 9.26% | 7.38% |
| 2014 | 74.92% | 3.63% | 10.28% | 7.49% |
| 2015 | 76.12% | 3.26% | 10.44% | 7.34% |
| 2016 | 75.95% | 3.62% | 10.09% | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 73.69% | 3.18% | 11.91% | 8.15% |
| 2018 | 75.00% | 2.91% | 10.24% | 8.35% |
| 2019 | 75.87% | 2.56% | 11.44% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 71.43% | 3.30% | 9.08% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 71.28% | 3.23% | 10.22% | 9.13% |
Fisheries biologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fisheries biologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fisheries biologists have the lowest average salary at $48,226.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,474 |
| White | $48,226 |
| Black or African American | $50,859 |
| Asian | $52,548 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,740 |
Average fisheries biologist age
See how the average age of fisheries biologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fisheries biologist 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 |
Fisheries biologist age breakdown
The average age of fisheries biologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the fisheries biologist population.
Fisheries biologist age breakdown
| Fisheries Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Fisheries biologist educational attainment
The most common degree for fisheries biologists is bachelor's degree, with 78% of fisheries biologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Fisheries biologists by degree level
| Fisheries biologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Fisheries biologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fisheries biologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,376 annually. With a Master's degree, fisheries biologists earn a median annual income of $49,646 compared to $45,335 for fisheries biologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,335 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,376 |
Fisheries biologist employment statistics
Most fisheries biologists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where fisheries biologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fisheries biologists work.
Fisheries biologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Fisheries biologist jobs by company type
Employees with the fisheries biologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fisheries biologists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Fisheries biologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 42% |
Fisheries biologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fisheries biologists are government, education and professional.
Fisheries biologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fisheries biologist turnover and employment statistics
Fisheries biologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fisheries biologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fisheries biologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fisheries biologist 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 fisheries biologist tenure
The average fisheries biologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 497 fisheries biologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fisheries biologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Fisheries biologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fisheries biologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Scientist | 8.40% | 42,028 |
| Assistant Scientist | 8.45% | 48,025 |
| Fisheries Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Similar fisheries biologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Range Scientist | 8.40% | 42,028 |
| Assistant Scientist | 8.45% | 48,025 |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Foreign languages spoken by fisheries biologists
The most common foreign language among fisheries biologists is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Burmese at 22.2% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Burmese, 22.2%
- Dakota, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Fisheries biologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Burmese | 22.2% |
| Dakota | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
