Geoscientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Geoscientist gender statistics
24.0% of geoscientists are women and 76.0% of geoscientists are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Geoscientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Geoscientist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,191
Female income
$113,686
Geoscientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geoscientist positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of geoscientists are female.
Geoscientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2011 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2012 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2013 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2014 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2015 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2016 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2017 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2018 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2019 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2020 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
| 2021 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
Geoscientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared geoscientists 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% |
| Geoscientist | 76% | 24% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Geoscientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geoscientists is White, which makes up 81.8% of all geoscientists. Comparatively, 6.4% of geoscientists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of geoscientists are Asian.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Geoscientist race
| Geoscientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Geoscientist race and ethnicity over time
See how geoscientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geoscientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.17% | 2.59% | 7.16% | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 81.82% | 2.73% | 7.53% | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 83.44% | 2.86% | 5.91% | 4.51% |
| 2013 | 81.77% | 2.12% | 7.44% | 5.68% |
| 2014 | 81.76% | 2.50% | 8.71% | 4.43% |
| 2015 | 82.36% | 2.87% | 8.28% | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 82.92% | 2.67% | 6.72% | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 81.95% | 2.60% | 7.08% | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 83.89% | 1.87% | 7.59% | 5.27% |
| 2019 | 82.52% | 1.17% | 7.62% | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 83.11% | 1.53% | 5.26% | 5.74% |
| 2021 | 81.77% | 0.91% | 5.67% | 6.37% |
Geoscientist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geoscientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geoscientists have the lowest average salary at $115,565.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,240 |
| White | $116,313 |
| Black or African American | $115,565 |
| Asian | $129,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,060 |
Average geoscientist age
See how the average age of geoscientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geoscientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Geoscientist age breakdown
The average age of geoscientists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the geoscientist population.
Geoscientist age breakdown
| Geoscientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Geoscientist educational attainment
The most common degree for geoscientists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of geoscientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Geoscientists by degree level
| Geoscientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Geoscientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geoscientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $132,554 annually. With a Master's degree, geoscientists earn a median annual income of $121,380 compared to $107,913 for geoscientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,913 |
| Doctorate Degree | $132,554 |
Geoscientist employment statistics
Most geoscientists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where geoscientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geoscientists work.
Geoscientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Geoscientist jobs by company type
Employees with the geoscientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geoscientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geoscientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 7% |
Geoscientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for geoscientists are energy, professional and technology.
Geoscientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 31% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Geoscientist turnover and employment statistics
Geoscientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geoscientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geoscientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geoscientist 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 geoscientist tenure
The average geoscientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 432 geoscientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Geoscientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Geoscientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geoscientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist | 4.45% | - |
| Metal Alloy Scientist | 5.26% | 43,448 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Cumulative Effects Analyst | 15.61% | 2,128 |
Similar geoscientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Alloy Scientist | 5.26% | 43,448 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Cumulative Effects Analyst | 15.61% | 2,128 |
Foreign languages spoken by geoscientists
The most common foreign language among geoscientists is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Telugu is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Telugu, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Geoscientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Telugu | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
