Laboratory tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory tester gender statistics
37.8% of laboratory testers are women and 62.2% of laboratory testers are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Laboratory tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Laboratory tester gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,369
Female income
$42,821
Laboratory tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory tester positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of laboratory testers are female.
Laboratory tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2011 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2012 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2013 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2014 | 64.09% | 35.91% |
| 2015 | 63.27% | 36.73% |
| 2016 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2018 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2019 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2020 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
| 2021 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
Laboratory tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Laboratory Tester | 62% | 38% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Laboratory tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory testers is White, which makes up 60.8% of all laboratory testers. Comparatively, 17.4% of laboratory testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of laboratory testers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Laboratory tester race
| Laboratory tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Laboratory tester race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.84% | 11.67% | 8.23% | 12.73% |
| 2011 | 66.88% | 11.14% | 6.97% | 12.18% |
| 2012 | 67.28% | 10.63% | 9.08% | 11.31% |
| 2013 | 68.15% | 10.81% | 7.78% | 11.70% |
| 2014 | 64.55% | 13.06% | 8.47% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 64.13% | 11.18% | 8.37% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 63.96% | 10.52% | 8.83% | 14.62% |
| 2017 | 65.98% | 10.89% | 8.11% | 13.63% |
| 2018 | 64.50% | 9.48% | 9.17% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 65.81% | 10.12% | 9.05% | 13.89% |
| 2020 | 61.56% | 12.14% | 7.12% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 60.78% | 9.36% | 7.65% | 17.44% |
Laboratory tester wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown laboratory testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laboratory testers have the lowest average salary at $42,314.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,525 |
| White | $44,146 |
| Black or African American | $42,314 |
| Asian | $42,665 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,237 |
Average laboratory tester age
See how the average age of laboratory testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Laboratory tester age breakdown
The average age of laboratory testers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the laboratory tester population.
Laboratory tester age breakdown
| Laboratory Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Laboratory tester educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory testers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of laboratory testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Laboratory testers by degree level
| Laboratory tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Laboratory tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laboratory testers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,887 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laboratory testers earn a median annual income of $43,198 compared to $42,914 for laboratory testers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,914 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,198 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,887 |
Laboratory tester employment statistics
Most laboratory testers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where laboratory testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory testers work.
Laboratory tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Laboratory tester jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laboratory tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 2% |
Laboratory tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory testers are manufacturing, education and professional.
Laboratory tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Laboratory tester turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average laboratory tester tenure
The average laboratory tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 laboratory testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Laboratory tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | 405 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Professional Research Assistant | 8.16% | 91,813 |
| Laboratory Tester | 9.49% | - |
Similar laboratory tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | 405 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Professional Research Assistant | 8.16% | 91,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory testers
The most common foreign language among laboratory testers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Hmong, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Laboratory tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Hmong | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |