Habitat biologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Habitat biologist gender statistics
36.0% of habitat biologists are women and 64.0% of habitat biologists are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Habitat biologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Habitat biologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,060
Female income
$55,892
Habitat biologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in habitat biologist positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of habitat biologists are female.
Habitat biologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2011 | 66.09% | 33.91% |
| 2012 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2013 | 66.26% | 33.74% |
| 2014 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2015 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2016 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2017 | 70.19% | 29.81% |
| 2018 | 64.99% | 35.01% |
| 2019 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2020 | 65.35% | 34.65% |
| 2021 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
Habitat biologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared habitat biologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Habitat Biologist | 64% | 36% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Habitat biologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among habitat biologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all habitat biologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of habitat biologists are Asian and 6.3% of habitat biologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Habitat biologist race
| Habitat biologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Habitat biologist race and ethnicity over time
See how habitat biologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Habitat biologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Habitat biologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian habitat biologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White habitat biologists have the lowest average salary at $52,452.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,855 |
| White | $52,452 |
| Black or African American | $55,413 |
| Asian | $57,315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,404 |
Average habitat biologist age
See how the average age of habitat biologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Habitat biologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Habitat biologist age breakdown
The average age of habitat biologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the habitat biologist population.
Habitat biologist age breakdown
| Habitat Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Habitat biologist educational attainment
The most common degree for habitat biologists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of habitat biologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 15%
- Doctorate, 4%
Habitat biologists by degree level
| Habitat biologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
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Habitat biologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, habitat biologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,763 annually. With a Master's degree, habitat biologists earn a median annual income of $54,048 compared to $49,207 for habitat biologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,048 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,207 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,763 |
Habitat biologist turnover and employment statistics
Habitat biologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for habitat biologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Habitat biologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Habitat biologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average habitat biologist tenure
The average habitat biologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 habitat biologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Habitat biologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 63% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Habitat biologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of habitat biologists 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 Agent | 8.40% | 26,322 |
| Public Health Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 55,342 |
| Habitat Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Plant Physiologist | 19.06% | 9,068 |
Similar habitat biologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Agent | 8.40% | 26,322 |
| Public Health Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 55,342 |
| Plant Physiologist | 19.06% | 9,068 |