Geoscience specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Geoscience specialist gender statistics
36.0% of geoscience specialists are women and 64.0% of geoscience specialists are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Geoscience specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Geoscience specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,963
Female income
$55,146
Geoscience specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geoscience specialist positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of geoscience specialists are female.
Geoscience specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2011 | 54.02% | 45.98% |
| 2012 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2013 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2014 | 52.62% | 47.38% |
| 2015 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2016 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2017 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
| 2018 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2019 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2020 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2021 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
Geoscience specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared geoscience specialists 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% |
| Geoscience Specialist | 64% | 36% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Geoscience specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geoscience specialists is White, which makes up 86.5% of all geoscience specialists. Comparatively, 5.3% of geoscience specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of geoscience specialists are Unknown.
- White, 86.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 0.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Geoscience specialist race
| Geoscience specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Geoscience specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how geoscience specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geoscience specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 88.64% | 1.47% | 4.58% | 4.21% |
| 2019 | 87.27% | 0.77% | 4.60% | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 87.86% | 1.12% | 2.25% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 86.52% | 0.50% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
Geoscience specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geoscience specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geoscience specialists have the lowest average salary at $56,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,250 |
| White | $57,075 |
| Black or African American | $56,524 |
| Asian | $66,903 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,616 |
Average geoscience specialist age
See how the average age of geoscience specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geoscience specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Geoscience specialist age breakdown
The average age of geoscience specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the geoscience specialist population.
Geoscience specialist age breakdown
| Geoscience Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Geoscience specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for geoscience specialists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of geoscience specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 13%
Geoscience specialists by degree level
| Geoscience specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
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Geoscience specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geoscience specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,481 annually. With a Master's degree, geoscience specialists earn a median annual income of $60,857 compared to $50,987 for geoscience specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,987 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,481 |
Geoscience specialist employment statistics
Company size where geoscience specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geoscience specialists work.
Geoscience specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Geoscience specialist turnover and employment statistics
Geoscience specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geoscience specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geoscience specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geoscience specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average geoscience specialist tenure
The average geoscience specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 geoscience specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Geoscience specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Geoscience specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geoscience 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscience Specialist | 4.45% | - |
| Chemical Laboratory Chief | 5.26% | 53,680 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Staff Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 124,536 |
Similar geoscience specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Laboratory Chief | 5.26% | 53,680 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Staff Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 124,536 |
Foreign languages spoken by geoscience specialists
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Geoscience specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |