Marine scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine scientist gender statistics
52.3% of marine scientists are women and 47.7% of marine scientists are men.
- Female, 52.3%
- Male, 47.7%
Marine scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% |
| Male | 47.7% |
Marine scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,357
Female income
$83,887
Marine scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine scientist positions over time. Currently, 52.3% of marine scientists are female.
Marine scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2011 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2012 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2013 | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 2014 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2015 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2016 | 51.47% | 48.53% |
| 2017 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2018 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2019 | 49.48% | 50.52% |
| 2020 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2021 | 47.73% | 52.27% |
Marine scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Marine Scientist | 48% | 52% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Marine scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine scientists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all marine scientists. Comparatively, 11.1% of marine scientists are Asian and 6.3% of marine scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Marine scientist race
| Marine scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Marine scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how marine scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Marine scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White marine scientists have the lowest average salary at $77,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,150 |
| White | $77,595 |
| Black or African American | $83,007 |
| Asian | $86,517 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,832 |
Average marine scientist age
See how the average age of marine scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine scientist age by race and gender
| 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 scientist age breakdown
The average age of marine scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the marine scientist population.
Marine scientist age breakdown
| Marine Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Marine scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for marine scientists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of marine scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 7% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Marine scientists by degree level
| Marine scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Marine scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $96,719 annually. With a Master's degree, marine scientists earn a median annual income of $80,504 compared to $71,743 for marine scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,504 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,743 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,719 |
Marine scientist employment statistics
Most marine scientists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where marine scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine scientists work.
Marine scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Marine scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the marine scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine scientists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Marine scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 27% |
Marine scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine scientists are technology, government and professional.
Marine scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
Marine scientist turnover and employment statistics
Marine scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine scientist 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% |
Average marine scientist tenure
The average marine scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 marine scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Marine scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Supervisor | 8.40% | 63,842 |
| Biomedical Scientist | 8.45% | 53,739 |
| Marine Scientist | 9.74% | - |
| Plant Breeder Scientist | 19.06% | 50,535 |
Similar marine scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Supervisor | 8.40% | 63,842 |
| Biomedical Scientist | 8.45% | 53,739 |
| Plant Breeder Scientist | 19.06% | 50,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine scientists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Italian, 33.3%
Marine scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Italian | 33.3% |
