Genetic scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Genetic scientist gender statistics
48.4% of genetic scientists are women and 51.6% of genetic scientists are men.
- Male, 51.6%
- Female, 48.4%
Genetic scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Genetic scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,483
Female income
$84,860
Genetic scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in genetic scientist positions over time. Currently, 48.4% of genetic scientists are female.
Genetic scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.05% | 43.95% |
| 2011 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
| 2012 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
| 2013 | 53.99% | 46.01% |
| 2014 | 55.02% | 44.98% |
| 2015 | 55.91% | 44.09% |
| 2016 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2017 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2018 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
| 2019 | 50.54% | 49.46% |
| 2020 | 50.34% | 49.66% |
| 2021 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
Genetic scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared genetic 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% |
| Genetic Scientist | 52% | 48% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Genetic scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among genetic scientists is White, which makes up 56.4% of all genetic scientists. Comparatively, 27.9% of genetic scientists are Asian and 7.4% of genetic scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.4%
- Asian, 27.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Genetic scientist race
| Genetic scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Asian | 27.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Genetic scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how genetic scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Genetic scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.62% | 3.45% | 30.50% | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 3.87% | 30.98% | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 3.67% | 30.14% | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 59.77% | 3.76% | 28.75% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 59.45% | 4.10% | 29.35% | 4.60% |
| 2015 | 59.57% | 3.55% | 30.14% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 3.34% | 28.94% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 4.20% | 28.44% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 3.96% | 29.30% | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 59.57% | 3.61% | 28.50% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 57.70% | 3.22% | 28.79% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 4.60% | 27.95% | 7.38% |
Genetic scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white genetic scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino genetic scientists have the lowest average salary at $82,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,145 |
| White | $86,005 |
| Black or African American | $84,501 |
| Asian | $85,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,202 |
Average genetic scientist age
See how the average age of genetic scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Genetic scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Genetic scientist age breakdown
The average age of genetic scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the genetic scientist population.
Genetic scientist age breakdown
| Genetic Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Genetic scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for genetic scientists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of genetic scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 6%
Genetic scientists by degree level
| Genetic scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Genetic scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, genetic scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,343 annually. With a Master's degree, genetic scientists earn a median annual income of $83,956 compared to $82,252 for genetic scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,956 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,252 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,343 |
Genetic scientist employment statistics
Company size where genetic scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where genetic scientists work.
Genetic scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Genetic scientist turnover and employment statistics
Genetic scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for genetic scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Genetic scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Genetic scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average genetic scientist tenure
The average genetic scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 genetic scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Genetic scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 29% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Genetic scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of genetic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Supervisor | 8.40% | 63,842 |
| Genetic Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Principal Bioinformatics Specialist | 9.74% | 51,459 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | 2,088 |
Similar genetic scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Supervisor | 8.40% | 63,842 |
| Principal Bioinformatics Specialist | 9.74% | 51,459 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | 2,088 |
Foreign languages spoken by genetic scientists
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Ukrainian, 50.0%
Genetic scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Ukrainian | 50.0% |
