Forensic ballistics expert demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic ballistics expert gender statistics
24.2% of forensic ballistics experts are women and 75.8% of forensic ballistics experts are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Forensic ballistics expert gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Forensic ballistics expert gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,001
Female income
$67,481
Forensic ballistics expert gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic ballistics expert positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of forensic ballistics experts are female.
Forensic ballistics expert gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2011 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2012 | 76.73% | 23.27% |
| 2013 | 79.34% | 20.66% |
| 2014 | 77.76% | 22.24% |
| 2015 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
| 2016 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
| 2017 | 78.31% | 21.69% |
| 2018 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2019 | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 2020 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
| 2021 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
Forensic ballistics expert related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic ballistics experts 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% |
| Forensic Ballistics Expert | 76% | 24% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forensic ballistics expert demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic ballistics experts is White, which makes up 62.7% of all forensic ballistics experts. Comparatively, 12.4% of forensic ballistics experts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of forensic ballistics experts are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Forensic ballistics expert race
| Forensic ballistics expert race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Forensic ballistics expert race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic ballistics expert racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic ballistics expert race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Forensic ballistics expert wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forensic ballistics experts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic ballistics experts have the lowest average salary at $70,893.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,011 |
| White | $71,847 |
| Black or African American | $70,893 |
| Asian | $71,181 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,111 |
Average forensic ballistics expert age
See how the average age of forensic ballistics experts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic ballistics expert age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Forensic ballistics expert age breakdown
The average age of forensic ballistics experts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forensic ballistics expert population.
Forensic ballistics expert age breakdown
| Forensic Ballistics Expert Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forensic ballistics expert educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic ballistics experts is bachelor's degree, with 44% of forensic ballistics experts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Master's, 28%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Associate, 4%
Forensic ballistics experts by degree level
| Forensic ballistics expert degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Forensic ballistics expert wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic ballistics experts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,773 annually. With a Associate degree, forensic ballistics experts earn a median annual income of $70,308 compared to $65,787 for forensic ballistics experts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,773 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,787 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,308 |
Forensic ballistics expert turnover and employment statistics
Forensic ballistics expert unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic ballistics experts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic ballistics expert unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic ballistics expert unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average forensic ballistics expert tenure
The average forensic ballistics expert stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 forensic ballistics experts resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic ballistics expert tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Forensic ballistics expert LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic ballistics experts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician | 5.71% | 64,786 |
| Seed Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 38,757 |
| Forensic Ballistics Expert | 8.16% | - |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Similar forensic ballistics expert jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician | 5.71% | 64,786 |
| Seed Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 38,757 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |