Forensic specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic specialist gender statistics
50.9% of forensic specialists are women and 49.1% of forensic specialists are men.
- Female, 50.9%
- Male, 49.1%
Forensic specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% |
| Male | 49.1% |
Forensic specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,841
Female income
$53,249
Forensic specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic specialist positions over time. Currently, 50.9% of forensic specialists are female.
Forensic specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.96% | 46.04% |
| 2011 | 51.00% | 49.00% |
| 2012 | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 2013 | 54.26% | 45.74% |
| 2014 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2015 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2016 | 51.31% | 48.69% |
| 2017 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2018 | 53.11% | 46.89% |
| 2019 | 47.84% | 52.16% |
| 2020 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2021 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
Forensic specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic specialists 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 Specialist | 49% | 51% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forensic specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic specialists is White, which makes up 56.3% of all forensic specialists. Comparatively, 17.0% of forensic specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of forensic specialists are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Forensic specialist race
| Forensic specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Forensic specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 7.83% | 8.24% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 64.16% | 9.61% | 9.66% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 65.88% | 8.68% | 9.63% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 63.74% | 9.41% | 9.71% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 63.91% | 9.27% | 9.98% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 62.54% | 9.08% | 9.58% | 14.51% |
| 2016 | 63.07% | 9.68% | 9.65% | 13.75% |
| 2017 | 60.84% | 8.33% | 10.22% | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 61.60% | 8.02% | 11.19% | 14.72% |
| 2019 | 63.00% | 7.72% | 9.77% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 58.73% | 9.89% | 10.27% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 56.28% | 9.60% | 10.08% | 16.97% |
Forensic specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forensic specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic specialists have the lowest average salary at $55,210.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,980 |
| White | $55,754 |
| Black or African American | $55,210 |
| Asian | $55,375 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,904 |
Average forensic specialist age
See how the average age of forensic specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of forensic specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forensic specialist population.
Forensic specialist age breakdown
| Forensic Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forensic specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic specialists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of forensic specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Forensic specialists by degree level
| Forensic specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Forensic specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,200 annually. With a Associate degree, forensic specialists earn a median annual income of $54,876 compared to $52,266 for forensic specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,200 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,178 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,266 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,876 |
Forensic specialist employment statistics
Most forensic specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where forensic specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic specialists work.
Forensic specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Forensic specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the forensic specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forensic specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forensic specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 33% |
Forensic specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for forensic specialists are health care, government and non profits.
Forensic specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 25% |
| Government | 22% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Forensic specialist turnover and employment statistics
Forensic specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average forensic specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 431 forensic specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Forensic specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic specialists 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 Assistant, Chemistry Department | 5.71% | 74,916 |
| Fruit Tester | 7.88% | 6,883 |
| Forensic Specialist | 8.16% | - |
| Perfumer | 9.49% | 242 |
Similar forensic specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Chemistry Department | 5.71% | 74,916 |
| Fruit Tester | 7.88% | 6,883 |
| Perfumer | 9.49% | 242 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic specialists
The most common foreign language among forensic specialists is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
Forensic specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
