Laboratory worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory worker gender statistics
54.2% of laboratory workers are women and 45.8% of laboratory workers are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Laboratory worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Laboratory worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,700
Female income
$31,247
Laboratory worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory worker positions over time. Currently, 54.2% of laboratory workers are female.
Laboratory worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2011 | 42.37% | 57.63% |
| 2012 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2013 | 42.21% | 57.79% |
| 2014 | 43.11% | 56.89% |
| 2015 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2016 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2017 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2018 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2019 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2020 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 2021 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
Laboratory worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Laboratory Worker | 46% | 54% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Laboratory worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory workers is White, which makes up 55.9% of all laboratory workers. Comparatively, 15.1% of laboratory workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of laboratory workers are Asian.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Laboratory worker race
| Laboratory worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Laboratory worker race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.30% | 10.55% | 11.70% | 11.41% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 10.55% | 11.74% | 10.65% |
| 2012 | 62.44% | 11.32% | 11.59% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 62.86% | 10.77% | 11.63% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 62.88% | 11.15% | 11.45% | 11.43% |
| 2015 | 60.89% | 12.56% | 11.62% | 11.54% |
| 2016 | 61.87% | 11.50% | 11.46% | 11.91% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 11.17% | 11.68% | 12.91% |
| 2018 | 61.06% | 11.48% | 10.80% | 12.98% |
| 2019 | 58.85% | 11.60% | 13.00% | 13.33% |
| 2020 | 57.39% | 11.67% | 12.28% | 13.19% |
| 2021 | 55.91% | 10.44% | 12.22% | 15.13% |
Laboratory worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laboratory workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laboratory workers have the lowest average salary at $30,546.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,128 |
| White | $32,991 |
| Black or African American | $30,546 |
| Asian | $35,385 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,634 |
Average laboratory worker age
See how the average age of laboratory workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Laboratory worker age breakdown
The average age of laboratory workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the laboratory worker population.
Laboratory worker age breakdown
| Laboratory Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Laboratory worker educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory workers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of laboratory workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Laboratory workers by degree level
| Laboratory worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Laboratory worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laboratory workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,283 annually. With a Doctorate degree, laboratory workers earn a median annual income of $38,536 compared to $37,416 for laboratory workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,283 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,416 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,536 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,389 |
Laboratory worker employment statistics
Most laboratory workers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where laboratory workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory workers work.
Laboratory worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Laboratory worker jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory workers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Laboratory worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 2% |
Laboratory worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory workers are education, manufacturing and health care.
Laboratory worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Laboratory worker turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average laboratory worker tenure
The average laboratory worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 944 laboratory workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Laboratory worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory workers 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 Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Laboratory Worker | 8.24% | - |
| Health Information Manager | 9.29% | 121,247 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar laboratory worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Health Information Manager | 9.29% | 121,247 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory workers
The most common foreign language among laboratory workers is Spanish at 43.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 43.2%
- French, 13.6%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Hindi, 4.5%
- Other, 20.5%
Laboratory worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.2% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 4.5% |
| Other | 20.5% |
