Forecaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Forecaster gender statistics
32.4% of forecasters are women and 67.6% of forecasters are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Forecaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Forecaster gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,770
Female income
$49,328
Forecaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forecaster positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of forecasters are female.
Forecaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2011 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2012 | 73.76% | 26.24% |
| 2013 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2015 | 80.48% | 19.52% |
| 2016 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2017 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2018 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2019 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2020 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2021 | 67.58% | 32.42% |
Forecaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared forecasters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Forecaster | 68% | 32% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Forecaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forecasters is White, which makes up 74.3% of all forecasters. Comparatively, 7.8% of forecasters are Unknown and 7.1% of forecasters are Asian.
- White, 74.3%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Forecaster race
| Forecaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Forecaster race and ethnicity over time
See how forecaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forecaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.19% | 5.03% | 5.56% | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 81.09% | 2.67% | 6.25% | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 73.89% | 4.37% | 10.55% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 78.06% | 3.54% | 7.27% | 5.14% |
| 2014 | 80.58% | 4.90% | 6.21% | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 74.00% | 4.34% | 9.67% | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 82.88% | 4.47% | 3.67% | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 78.57% | 4.11% | 3.89% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 79.53% | 4.75% | 4.37% | 5.65% |
| 2019 | 81.55% | 4.77% | 4.69% | 5.98% |
| 2020 | 78.50% | 3.71% | 5.09% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 74.31% | 3.62% | 7.11% | 6.59% |
Forecaster wage gap by race
According to our data, white forecasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forecasters have the lowest average salary at $49,098.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,597 |
| White | $53,009 |
| Black or African American | $49,098 |
| Asian | $52,982 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,274 |
Forecaster age breakdown
The average age of forecasters is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the forecaster population.
Forecaster age breakdown
| Forecaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Forecaster educational attainment
The most common degree for forecasters is bachelor's degree, with 73% of forecasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Forecasters by degree level
| Forecaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Forecaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forecasters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,905 annually. With a Master's degree, forecasters earn a median annual income of $57,151 compared to $49,238 for forecasters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,151 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,238 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,905 |
Forecaster employment statistics
Most forecasters work for a public in the education industry.
Company size where forecasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forecasters work.
Forecaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Forecaster jobs by company type
Employees with the forecaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forecasters prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Forecaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 2% |
Forecaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for forecasters are education, technology and manufacturing.
Forecaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 28% |
| Education | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Forecaster turnover and employment statistics
Forecaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forecasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forecaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forecaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.21% |
| 2011 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 1.10% |
Average forecaster tenure
The average forecaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 forecasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Forecaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Forecaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forecasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysical Laboratory Chief | 4.45% | 51,478 |
| Control Chemist | 5.26% | 33,070 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Forecaster | 11.89% | - |
| Ecological Modeler | 15.61% | 978 |
Similar forecaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysical Laboratory Chief | 4.45% | 51,478 |
| Control Chemist | 5.26% | 33,070 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Ecological Modeler | 15.61% | 978 |
Foreign languages spoken by forecasters
The most common foreign language among forecasters is Spanish at 26.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 26.3%
- French, 21.1%
- German, 10.5%
- Italian, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Other, 26.3%
Forecaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| French | 21.1% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Italian | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.3% |
