Laboratory consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory consultant gender statistics
42.3% of laboratory consultants are women and 57.7% of laboratory consultants are men.
- Male, 57.7%
- Female, 42.3%
Laboratory consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.7% |
| Female | 42.3% |
Laboratory consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,222
Female income
$74,501
Laboratory consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory consultant positions over time. Currently, 42.3% of laboratory consultants are female.
Laboratory consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2011 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
| 2012 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2013 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2014 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2015 | 57.64% | 42.36% |
| 2016 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 2017 | 57.69% | 42.31% |
| 2018 | 58.64% | 41.36% |
| 2019 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 2020 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2021 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
Laboratory consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory consultants 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 Consultant | 58% | 42% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Laboratory consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory consultants is White, which makes up 54.9% of all laboratory consultants. Comparatively, 15.3% of laboratory consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of laboratory consultants are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Laboratory consultant race
| Laboratory consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Laboratory consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.46% | 9.23% | 11.90% | 12.36% |
| 2011 | 64.16% | 9.32% | 12.04% | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 62.89% | 9.56% | 12.29% | 12.51% |
| 2013 | 61.83% | 8.79% | 13.10% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 61.54% | 9.01% | 12.75% | 13.59% |
| 2015 | 61.44% | 8.47% | 13.93% | 13.48% |
| 2016 | 61.23% | 8.43% | 13.90% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 60.45% | 8.10% | 14.36% | 13.78% |
| 2018 | 60.56% | 8.06% | 14.45% | 13.51% |
| 2019 | 58.75% | 7.98% | 15.15% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 56.71% | 8.55% | 14.93% | 14.80% |
| 2021 | 54.86% | 8.78% | 15.30% | 15.33% |
Laboratory consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laboratory consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laboratory consultants have the lowest average salary at $73,391.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,398 |
| White | $75,610 |
| Black or African American | $73,391 |
| Asian | $83,505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,628 |
Average laboratory consultant age
See how the average age of laboratory consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Laboratory consultant age breakdown
The average age of laboratory consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the laboratory consultant population.
Laboratory consultant age breakdown
| Laboratory Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Laboratory consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory consultants is bachelor's degree, with 72% of laboratory consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Laboratory consultants by degree level
| Laboratory consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Laboratory consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laboratory consultants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,820 annually. With a Doctorate degree, laboratory consultants earn a median annual income of $84,141 compared to $77,183 for laboratory consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,820 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,725 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,183 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,128 |
Laboratory consultant employment statistics
Most laboratory consultants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where laboratory consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory consultants work.
Laboratory consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Laboratory consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory consultants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Laboratory consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 6% |
Laboratory consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory consultants are education, health care and professional.
Laboratory consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Laboratory consultant turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average laboratory consultant tenure
The average laboratory consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,474 laboratory consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Laboratory consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 2,630 |
| Information Technology Senior Analyst | 8.42% | 157,378 |
| Design Team Member | 8.46% | 183,698 |
| Cyber Security Analyst | 8.59% | 64,387 |
| Senior Server Administrator | 9.03% | 129,738 |
| Automation Tester | 10.54% | 47,656 |
| Laboratory Consultant | 10.88% | - |
Similar laboratory consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 2,630 |
| Information Technology Senior Analyst | 8.42% | 157,378 |
| Design Team Member | 8.46% | 183,698 |
| Cyber Security Analyst | 8.59% | 64,387 |
| Senior Server Administrator | 9.03% | 129,738 |
| Automation Tester | 10.54% | 47,656 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory consultants
The most common foreign language among laboratory consultants is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 13.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.8%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- Mandarin, 13.5%
- French, 12.8%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Japanese, 6.0%
- Other, 27.1%
Laboratory consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| Mandarin | 13.5% |
| French | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 6.0% |
| Other | 27.1% |
