Geospatial specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Geospatial specialist gender statistics
25.7% of geospatial specialists are women and 74.3% of geospatial specialists are men.
- Male, 74.3%
- Female, 25.7%
Geospatial specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.3% |
| Female | 25.7% |
Geospatial specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,971
Female income
$49,081
Geospatial specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geospatial specialist positions over time. Currently, 25.7% of geospatial specialists are female.
Geospatial specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 2011 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2012 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2014 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2015 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2017 | 84.86% | 15.14% |
| 2018 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 2020 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2021 | 74.29% | 25.71% |
Geospatial specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared geospatial specialists 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 Specialist | 74% | 26% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Geospatial specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geospatial specialists is White, which makes up 67.7% of all geospatial specialists. Comparatively, 12.0% of geospatial specialists are Asian and 8.8% of geospatial specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Geospatial specialist race
| Geospatial specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Geospatial specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how geospatial specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geospatial specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Geospatial specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geospatial specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geospatial specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,230 |
| White | $51,682 |
| Black or African American | $50,007 |
| Asian | $56,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,636 |
Average geospatial specialist age
See how the average age of geospatial specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geospatial specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Geospatial specialist age breakdown
The average age of geospatial specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the geospatial specialist population.
Geospatial specialist age breakdown
| Geospatial Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Geospatial specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for geospatial specialists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of geospatial specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Geospatial specialists by degree level
| Geospatial specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Geospatial specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geospatial specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,848 annually. With a Master's degree, geospatial specialists earn a median annual income of $62,481 compared to $55,381 for geospatial specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,481 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,381 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,848 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,483 |
Geospatial specialist employment statistics
Company size where geospatial specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geospatial specialists work.
Geospatial specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Geospatial specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the geospatial specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geospatial specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geospatial specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 18% |
Geospatial specialist turnover and employment statistics
Geospatial specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geospatial specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geospatial specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geospatial specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average geospatial specialist tenure
The average geospatial specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 geospatial specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Geospatial specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Geospatial specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geospatial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| EDI Consultant | 8.42% | 64,752 |
| Applications & Systems Engineer | 8.46% | 367,806 |
| Manager, Network & Security | 8.59% | 83,566 |
| Watchguard | 9.03% | 25,897 |
| Geospatial Specialist | 10.54% | - |
| In Store Technician | 10.88% | 74,891 |
Similar geospatial specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| EDI Consultant | 8.42% | 64,752 |
| Applications & Systems Engineer | 8.46% | 367,806 |
| Manager, Network & Security | 8.59% | 83,566 |
| Watchguard | 9.03% | 25,897 |
| In Store Technician | 10.88% | 74,891 |