Food safety scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Food safety scientist demographics by:
Food safety scientist gender statistics
67.9% of food safety scientists are women and 32.1% of food safety scientists are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Food safety scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Food safety scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,807
Female income
$87,500
Food safety scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food safety scientist positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of food safety scientists are female.
Food safety scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2011 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2012 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2013 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2014 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
| 2015 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2016 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2017 | 28.45% | 71.55% |
| 2018 | 34.21% | 65.79% |
| 2019 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2020 | 28.73% | 71.27% |
| 2021 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
Food safety scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared food safety scientists 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% |
| Food Safety Scientist | 32% | 68% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Food safety scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food safety scientists is White, which makes up 72.3% of all food safety scientists. Comparatively, 12.3% of food safety scientists are Asian and 8.3% of food safety scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.3%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Food safety scientist race
| Food safety scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Food safety scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how food safety scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food safety scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.13% | 2.72% | 8.75% | 5.10% |
| 2011 | 81.52% | 2.13% | 8.47% | 5.93% |
| 2012 | 82.62% | 2.30% | 7.70% | 5.50% |
| 2013 | 80.34% | 2.51% | 10.42% | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 79.04% | 2.91% | 9.28% | 7.96% |
| 2015 | 74.70% | 2.46% | 10.66% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 76.60% | 3.83% | 12.07% | 6.04% |
| 2017 | 74.41% | 5.19% | 10.94% | 8.25% |
| 2018 | 78.66% | 2.40% | 8.46% | 7.52% |
| 2019 | 80.35% | 3.01% | 10.16% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 81.49% | 1.79% | 8.31% | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 4.10% | 12.31% | 8.26% |
Food safety scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american food safety scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White food safety scientists have the lowest average salary at $83,824.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,734 |
| White | $83,824 |
| Black or African American | $92,738 |
| Asian | $89,844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,169 |
Average food safety scientist age
See how the average age of food safety scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food safety scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Food safety scientist age breakdown
The average age of food safety scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the food safety scientist population.
Food safety scientist age breakdown
| Food Safety Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Food safety scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for food safety scientists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of food safety scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 15% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Food safety scientists by degree level
| Food safety scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Food safety scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,131 |
Food safety scientist employment statistics
Most food safety scientists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food safety scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food safety scientists work.
Food safety scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Food safety scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the food safety scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food safety scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food safety scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 6% |
Food safety scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for food safety scientists are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and hospitality.
Food safety scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Pharmaceutical | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Food safety scientist turnover and employment statistics
Food safety scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food safety scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food safety scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food safety scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average food safety scientist tenure
The average food safety scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 food safety scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Food safety scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Food safety scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food safety scientists 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 Specialist | 8.40% | 109 |
| Research Staff Member | 8.45% | 118,661 |
| Research Fisheries Biologist | 9.74% | 46,310 |
| Food Safety Scientist | 19.06% | - |
Similar food safety scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Specialist | 8.40% | 109 |
| Research Staff Member | 8.45% | 118,661 |
| Research Fisheries Biologist | 9.74% | 46,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by food safety scientists
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Food safety scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
