Immunologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Immunologist gender statistics
53.3% of immunologists are women and 46.7% of immunologists are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Immunologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Immunologist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,875
Female income
$72,628
Immunologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in immunologist positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of immunologists are female.
Immunologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.84% | 46.16% |
| 2011 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
| 2012 | 53.18% | 46.82% |
| 2013 | 51.62% | 48.38% |
| 2014 | 50.72% | 49.28% |
| 2015 | 50.95% | 49.05% |
| 2016 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2017 | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| 2018 | 47.79% | 52.21% |
| 2019 | 47.92% | 52.08% |
| 2020 | 46.33% | 53.67% |
| 2021 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
Immunologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared immunologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Immunologist | 47% | 53% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Immunologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among immunologists is White, which makes up 62.3% of all immunologists. Comparatively, 18.7% of immunologists are Asian and 9.4% of immunologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.3%
- Asian, 18.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Immunologist race
| Immunologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Asian | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Immunologist race and ethnicity over time
See how immunologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Immunologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.25% | 5.13% | 16.76% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 67.30% | 5.20% | 16.68% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 67.37% | 4.96% | 16.34% | 8.92% |
| 2013 | 65.45% | 5.38% | 17.55% | 9.14% |
| 2014 | 66.54% | 5.00% | 17.12% | 8.88% |
| 2015 | 66.67% | 4.86% | 17.34% | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 64.62% | 5.23% | 18.75% | 8.62% |
| 2017 | 65.24% | 5.09% | 17.92% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 65.37% | 5.08% | 17.58% | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 65.73% | 4.67% | 18.10% | 8.77% |
| 2020 | 63.28% | 4.83% | 18.21% | 9.31% |
| 2021 | 62.29% | 5.02% | 18.68% | 9.42% |
Immunologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white immunologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american immunologists have the lowest average salary at $79,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,594 |
| White | $83,966 |
| Black or African American | $79,957 |
| Asian | $83,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,523 |
Average immunologist age
See how the average age of immunologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Immunologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 44 |
Immunologist age breakdown
The average age of immunologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the immunologist population.
Immunologist age breakdown
| Immunologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Immunologist educational attainment
The most common degree for immunologists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of immunologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Master's, 23%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Immunologists by degree level
| Immunologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Immunologist employment statistics
Company size where immunologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where immunologists work.
Immunologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 71% |
Immunologist turnover and employment statistics
Immunologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for immunologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immunologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Immunologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average immunologist tenure
The average immunologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 immunologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Immunologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Immunologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of immunologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Immunologist | 12.85% | - |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Geriatric Physician | 13.05% | 38,498 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar immunologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Geriatric Physician | 13.05% | 38,498 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by immunologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Immunologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
