Geospatial scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Geospatial scientist gender statistics
19.0% of geospatial scientists are women and 81.0% of geospatial scientists are men.
- Male, 81.0%
- Female, 19.0%
Geospatial scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.0% |
| Female | 19.0% |
Geospatial scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$114,713
Female income
$108,658
Geospatial scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geospatial scientist positions over time. Currently, 19.0% of geospatial scientists are female.
Geospatial scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2011 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2012 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2013 | 81.67% | 18.33% |
| 2014 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2016 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2018 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2019 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2020 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
Geospatial scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared geospatial scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Geospatial Scientist | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Geospatial scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geospatial scientists is White, which makes up 64.2% of all geospatial scientists. Comparatively, 18.8% of geospatial scientists are Asian and 6.9% of geospatial scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Geospatial scientist race
| Geospatial scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Geospatial scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how geospatial scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geospatial scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.59% | 7.21% | 16.34% | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 2.62% | 12.57% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 72.20% | 5.89% | 15.47% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 73.61% | 5.06% | 14.05% | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 2.87% | 14.95% | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 4.19% | 26.05% | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 3.31% | 16.94% | 4.55% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 6.24% | 17.33% | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 70.26% | 5.78% | 17.93% | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 1.04% | 25.00% | 5.21% |
| 2020 | 66.52% | 5.65% | 16.96% | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 4.18% | 18.81% | 6.87% |
Geospatial scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geospatial scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geospatial scientists have the lowest average salary at $109,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,369 |
| White | $114,741 |
| Black or African American | $109,920 |
| Asian | $117,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $116,013 |
Geospatial scientist age breakdown
The average age of geospatial scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the geospatial scientist population.
Geospatial scientist age breakdown
| Geospatial Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Geospatial scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for geospatial scientists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of geospatial scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 10%
Geospatial scientists by degree level
| Geospatial scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
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Geospatial scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,128 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,801 |
Geospatial scientist employment statistics
Company size where geospatial scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geospatial scientists work.
Geospatial scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Geospatial scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the geospatial scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geospatial scientists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Geospatial scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 13% |
Geospatial scientist turnover and employment statistics
Geospatial scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geospatial scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geospatial scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geospatial scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 3.70% |
| 2021 | 4.88% |
Average geospatial scientist tenure
The average geospatial scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 geospatial scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Geospatial scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Geospatial scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geospatial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Software Director | 8.46% | 207,295 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Network Technician Lead | 9.03% | 74,021 |
| Geospatial Scientist | 9.35% | - |
| Geographic Information Scientist | 10.54% | 99,784 |
| Information Resource Consultant | 10.88% | 103,822 |
Similar geospatial scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Software Director | 8.46% | 207,295 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Network Technician Lead | 9.03% | 74,021 |
| Geographic Information Scientist | 10.54% | 99,784 |
| Information Resource Consultant | 10.88% | 103,822 |
Foreign languages spoken by geospatial scientists
- French, 100.0%
Geospatial scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |