Laboratory administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory administrator gender statistics
43.4% of laboratory administrators are women and 56.6% of laboratory administrators are men.
- Male, 56.6%
- Female, 43.4%
Laboratory administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.6% |
| Female | 43.4% |
Laboratory administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,400
Female income
$77,803
Laboratory administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory administrator positions over time. Currently, 43.4% of laboratory administrators are female.
Laboratory administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.96% | 49.04% |
| 2011 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2012 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2013 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 2014 | 51.40% | 48.60% |
| 2015 | 51.93% | 48.07% |
| 2016 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2017 | 48.03% | 51.97% |
| 2018 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2019 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2020 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2021 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
Laboratory administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory administrators 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% |
| Laboratory Administrator | 57% | 43% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Laboratory administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory administrators is White, which makes up 61.1% of all laboratory administrators. Comparatively, 13.4% of laboratory administrators are Asian and 11.9% of laboratory administrators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.1%
- Asian, 13.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Laboratory administrator race
| Laboratory administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Asian | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Laboratory administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.31% | 9.64% | 12.56% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 66.39% | 9.31% | 12.65% | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 65.52% | 8.74% | 13.24% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 66.33% | 9.80% | 12.78% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 64.73% | 9.75% | 13.47% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 65.00% | 8.37% | 12.32% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 64.67% | 9.77% | 13.47% | 9.39% |
| 2017 | 64.02% | 9.18% | 13.97% | 10.32% |
| 2018 | 63.04% | 9.66% | 13.17% | 10.73% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 9.71% | 12.83% | 10.87% |
| 2020 | 60.71% | 7.94% | 13.26% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 61.10% | 8.23% | 13.38% | 11.94% |
Laboratory administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laboratory administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White laboratory administrators have the lowest average salary at $81,910.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,746 |
| White | $81,910 |
| Black or African American | $82,739 |
| Asian | $97,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,639 |
Average laboratory administrator age
See how the average age of laboratory administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Laboratory administrator age breakdown
The average age of laboratory administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the laboratory administrator population.
Laboratory administrator age breakdown
| Laboratory Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Laboratory administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory administrators is bachelor's degree, with 62% of laboratory administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Laboratory administrators by degree level
| Laboratory administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Laboratory administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laboratory administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,077 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laboratory administrators earn a median annual income of $94,649 compared to $81,017 for laboratory administrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,077 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $79,402 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,649 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,017 |
Laboratory administrator employment statistics
Most laboratory administrators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where laboratory administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory administrators work.
Laboratory administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Laboratory administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory administrators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Laboratory administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 4% |
Laboratory administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory administrators are education, health care and technology.
Laboratory administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Laboratory administrator turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average laboratory administrator tenure
The average laboratory administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 856 laboratory administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Laboratory administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead | 8.42% | 54,978 |
| Programming Internship | 8.46% | 49,839 |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Laboratory Administrator | 9.03% | - |
| Internet Marketer | 10.54% | 7,327 |
| MIS Technician | 10.88% | 71,909 |
Similar laboratory administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead | 8.42% | 54,978 |
| Programming Internship | 8.46% | 49,839 |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Internet Marketer | 10.54% | 7,327 |
| MIS Technician | 10.88% | 71,909 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory administrators
The most common foreign language among laboratory administrators is Spanish at 32.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.2% and French is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 32.7%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- French, 6.1%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Other, 40.8%
Laboratory administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.7% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Other | 40.8% |
