Junior environmental scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior environmental scientist gender statistics
35.4% of junior environmental scientists are women and 64.6% of junior environmental scientists are men.
- Male, 64.6%
- Female, 35.4%
Junior environmental scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.6% |
| Female | 35.4% |
Junior environmental scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,838
Female income
$90,217
Junior environmental scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior environmental scientist positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of junior environmental scientists are female.
Junior environmental scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 20.42% |
| 2012 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2013 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2014 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2015 | 77.84% | 22.16% |
| 2016 | 77.84% | 22.16% |
| 2017 | 76.52% | 23.48% |
| 2018 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2019 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2020 | 61.08% | 38.92% |
| 2021 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
Junior environmental scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior environmental scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Junior Environmental Scientist | 65% | 35% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Junior environmental scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior environmental scientists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all junior environmental scientists. Comparatively, 6.2% of junior environmental scientists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of junior environmental scientists are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Junior environmental scientist race
| Junior environmental scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Junior environmental scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how junior environmental scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior environmental scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Junior environmental scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american junior environmental scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White junior environmental scientists have the lowest average salary at $93,528.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,658 |
| White | $93,528 |
| Black or African American | $100,284 |
| Asian | $97,587 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,254 |
Average junior environmental scientist age
See how the average age of junior environmental scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Junior environmental scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Junior environmental scientist age breakdown
The average age of junior environmental scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the junior environmental scientist population.
Junior environmental scientist age breakdown
| Junior Environmental Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Junior environmental scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for junior environmental scientists is bachelor's degree, with 93% of junior environmental scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 93%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 2%
Junior environmental scientists by degree level
| Junior environmental scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 93% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Junior environmental scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,351 |
Junior environmental scientist turnover and employment statistics
Junior environmental scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior environmental scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior environmental scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior environmental scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average junior environmental scientist tenure
The average junior environmental scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 junior environmental scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior environmental scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Junior environmental scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer And Geologist | 4.45% | 3,083 |
| Chemist Lead | 5.26% | 3,860 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Junior Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | - |
Similar junior environmental scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer And Geologist | 4.45% | 3,083 |
| Chemist Lead | 5.26% | 3,860 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior environmental scientists
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Junior environmental scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |