Laboratory veterinarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory veterinarian demographics by:
Laboratory veterinarian gender statistics
59.1% of laboratory veterinarians are women and 40.9% of laboratory veterinarians are men.
- Female, 59.1%
- Male, 40.9%
Laboratory veterinarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% |
| Male | 40.9% |
Laboratory veterinarian gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,951
Female income
$53,422
Laboratory veterinarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory veterinarian positions over time. Currently, 59.1% of laboratory veterinarians are female.
Laboratory veterinarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 46.08% |
| 2011 | 55.62% | 44.38% |
| 2012 | 52.99% | 47.01% |
| 2013 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2014 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2015 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2016 | 44.88% | 55.12% |
| 2017 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2018 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2019 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2020 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2021 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
Laboratory veterinarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory veterinarians 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% |
| Laboratory Veterinarian | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Laboratory veterinarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory veterinarians is White, which makes up 86.3% of all laboratory veterinarians. Comparatively, 4.2% of laboratory veterinarians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.1% of laboratory veterinarians are Unknown.
- White, 86.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Laboratory veterinarian race
| Laboratory veterinarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Laboratory veterinarian race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory veterinarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory veterinarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.07% | 1.35% | 2.80% | 2.60% |
| 2011 | 92.08% | 1.38% | 2.76% | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 92.84% | 0.99% | 2.64% | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 91.86% | 1.55% | 2.55% | 2.99% |
| 2014 | 90.64% | 1.13% | 2.78% | 4.01% |
| 2015 | 90.86% | 1.08% | 3.01% | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 91.51% | 1.19% | 2.28% | 3.17% |
| 2017 | 90.69% | 1.39% | 2.48% | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 88.86% | 1.49% | 4.21% | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 90.83% | 1.39% | 3.77% | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 86.47% | 0.66% | 4.64% | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 86.29% | 1.25% | 3.93% | 4.18% |
Laboratory veterinarian wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown laboratory veterinarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino laboratory veterinarians have the lowest average salary at $57,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,081 |
| White | $62,235 |
| Black or African American | $66,536 |
| Asian | $61,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,916 |
Average laboratory veterinarian age
See how the average age of laboratory veterinarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory veterinarian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 48 | 41 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 38 |
Laboratory veterinarian age breakdown
The average age of laboratory veterinarians is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the laboratory veterinarian population.
Laboratory veterinarian age breakdown
| Laboratory Veterinarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Laboratory veterinarian educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory veterinarians is doctoral degree, with 50% of laboratory veterinarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 42% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 8%
Laboratory veterinarians by degree level
| Laboratory veterinarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 8% |
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Laboratory veterinarian employment statistics
Company size where laboratory veterinarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory veterinarians work.
Laboratory veterinarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Laboratory veterinarian turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory veterinarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory veterinarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory veterinarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory veterinarian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 0.37% |
Average laboratory veterinarian tenure
The average laboratory veterinarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 laboratory veterinarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory veterinarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Laboratory veterinarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory veterinarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Laboratory Veterinarian | 14.93% | - |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar laboratory veterinarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |