Marine Biologist Demographics and Statistics In The US
Marine Biologist Statistics By Gender
45.9% of marine biologists are women and 54.1% of marine biologists are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Marine Biologists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Marine Biologist
Women Earn $1.02 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Marine Biologist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the marine biologist position over time.
Marine Biologist Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.07% | 42.93% |
| 2011 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 2012 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2013 | 56.51% | 43.49% |
| 2014 | 54.78% | 45.22% |
| 2015 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2016 | 57.74% | 42.26% |
| 2017 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2018 | 55.13% | 44.87% |
| 2019 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2020 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2021 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
Marine Biologist Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Marine Biologist | 54% | 46% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
Marine Biologist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among marine biologists is White, which makes up 71.5% of all marine biologists. Comparatively, there are 10.3% of the Asian ethnicity and 8.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 71.5%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Marine Biologist Race
| Marine Biologist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Marine Biologist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among marine biologists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Marine Biologist Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.18% | 3.67% | 11.65% | 8.01% |
| 2011 | 77.65% | 3.67% | 9.23% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 77.44% | 2.17% | 9.78% | 7.63% |
| 2013 | 75.62% | 4.07% | 9.32% | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 75.15% | 3.57% | 10.34% | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 76.36% | 3.19% | 10.50% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 76.18% | 3.55% | 10.15% | 6.32% |
| 2017 | 73.92% | 3.12% | 11.97% | 7.96% |
| 2018 | 75.23% | 2.85% | 10.30% | 8.16% |
| 2019 | 76.10% | 2.50% | 11.51% | 6.66% |
| 2020 | 71.66% | 3.23% | 9.14% | 9.72% |
| 2021 | 71.51% | 3.16% | 10.28% | 8.94% |
Marine Biologist Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,121 |
| White | $54,584 |
| Black or African American | $57,831 |
| Asian | $59,920 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,919 |
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Average Age of a Marine Biologist
We determined the average age of marine biologists based on ethnicity and gender.
Marine Biologist Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Marine Biologist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of marine biologist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of marine biologists is 40+ years old, which represents 49% of the population.
Marine Biologist Age
| Marine Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Types of Marine Biologist Degree Levels
The most common degree for marine biologists is bachelor's degree 81% of marine biologists earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 13% and rounding it off is associate degree with 3%.
- Bachelors, 81%
- Masters, 13%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Marine Biologists By Education
| Marine Biologist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 81% |
| Masters | 13% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Marine Biologist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,333 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,036 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,927 |
Marine Biologist Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where marine biologists work. We found most marine biologists work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most marine biologists is the education industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire marine biologists.
Marine Biologist Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
The Types Of Companies Marine Biologist Work In
Employees with the marine biologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine biologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Marine Biologist Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 24% |
Top Industries Hiring Marine Biologists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ marine biologists. Those industries include education, government and non profits.
Marine Biologist Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Government | 16% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Marine Biologist Turnover And Employment Statistics
Marine Biologist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of marine biologists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Marine Biologist Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Marine Biologist Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
The Average Number of Years That Marine Biologist Stay in a Job
By looking over 223 marine biologists resumes, we figured out that the average marine biologist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 38%.
Marine Biologist Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Marine Biologists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to marine biologists.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Specialist | 8.40% | 109 |
| Associate Scientist Lead | 8.45% | 44,741 |
| Marine Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Microbiology Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 42,331 |
Marine Biologist LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Specialist | 8.40% | 109 |
| Associate Scientist Lead | 8.45% | 44,741 |
| Microbiology Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 42,331 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Marine Biologists
The most common foreign language among marine biologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and Malay is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Malay, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Marine Biologist Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Malay | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |