Gerontologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Gerontologist gender statistics
83.3% of gerontologists are women and 16.7% of gerontologists are men.
- Female, 83.3%
- Male, 16.7%
Gerontologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.3% |
| Male | 16.7% |
Gerontologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,708
Female income
$52,184
Gerontologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gerontologist positions over time. Currently, 83.3% of gerontologists are female.
Gerontologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2011 | 17.11% | 82.89% |
| 2012 | 21.07% | 78.93% |
| 2013 | 18.03% | 81.97% |
| 2014 | 18.66% | 81.34% |
| 2015 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2016 | 16.49% | 83.51% |
| 2017 | 17.85% | 82.15% |
| 2018 | 17.06% | 82.94% |
| 2019 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2020 | 15.97% | 84.03% |
| 2021 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
Gerontologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared gerontologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontologist | 17% | 83% |
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Gerontologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gerontologists is White, which makes up 56.4% of all gerontologists. Comparatively, 27.9% of gerontologists are Asian and 7.4% of gerontologists 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%
Gerontologist race
| Gerontologist 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% |
Gerontologist race and ethnicity over time
See how gerontologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gerontologist 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% |
Gerontologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white gerontologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gerontologists have the lowest average salary at $48,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,282 |
| White | $53,647 |
| Black or African American | $51,731 |
| Asian | $53,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,870 |
Average gerontologist age
See how the average age of gerontologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gerontologist 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 |
Gerontologist age breakdown
The average age of gerontologists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the gerontologist population.
Gerontologist age breakdown
| Gerontologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Gerontologist educational attainment
The most common degree for gerontologists is master's degree, with 47% of gerontologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Master's, 47%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Gerontologists by degree level
| Gerontologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Gerontologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gerontologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,698 annually. With a Master's degree, gerontologists earn a median annual income of $51,045 compared to $48,931 for gerontologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,045 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,931 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,698 |
Gerontologist turnover and employment statistics
Gerontologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gerontologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gerontologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gerontologist 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 gerontologist tenure
The average gerontologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 gerontologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Gerontologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Gerontologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gerontologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Policy Analyst | 8.40% | 1,475 |
| Gerontologist | 8.45% | - |
| Wildlife Ecologist | 9.74% | 257 |
| Food Preservation Scientist | 19.06% | 89,569 |
Similar gerontologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Policy Analyst | 8.40% | 1,475 |
| Wildlife Ecologist | 9.74% | 257 |
| Food Preservation Scientist | 19.06% | 89,569 |
Foreign languages spoken by gerontologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gerontologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |