Microbiology analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Microbiology analyst gender statistics
60.8% of microbiology analysts are women and 39.2% of microbiology analysts are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Microbiology analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Microbiology analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,614
Female income
$45,695
Microbiology analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microbiology analyst positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of microbiology analysts are female.
Microbiology analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.89% | 56.11% |
| 2011 | 40.99% | 59.01% |
| 2012 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2013 | 44.18% | 55.82% |
| 2014 | 41.88% | 58.12% |
| 2015 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2016 | 41.29% | 58.71% |
| 2017 | 42.67% | 57.33% |
| 2018 | 43.05% | 56.95% |
| 2019 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2020 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
| 2021 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
Microbiology analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared microbiology analysts 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% |
| Microbiology Analyst | 39% | 61% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Microbiology analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microbiology analysts is White, which makes up 56.0% of all microbiology analysts. Comparatively, 17.5% of microbiology analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of microbiology analysts are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Microbiology analyst race
| Microbiology analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Microbiology analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how microbiology analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microbiology analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 7.19% | 8.57% | 13.54% |
| 2011 | 63.89% | 8.97% | 9.99% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 65.61% | 8.04% | 9.96% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 63.47% | 8.77% | 10.04% | 13.70% |
| 2014 | 63.65% | 8.63% | 10.31% | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 62.28% | 8.44% | 9.91% | 15.08% |
| 2016 | 62.81% | 9.03% | 9.98% | 14.33% |
| 2017 | 60.58% | 7.69% | 10.55% | 16.56% |
| 2018 | 61.34% | 7.38% | 11.52% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 62.74% | 7.08% | 10.10% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 58.47% | 9.25% | 10.60% | 14.71% |
| 2021 | 56.01% | 8.96% | 10.41% | 17.54% |
Microbiology analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown microbiology analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian microbiology analysts have the lowest average salary at $47,066.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,644 |
| White | $47,555 |
| Black or African American | $47,135 |
| Asian | $47,066 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,689 |
Average microbiology analyst age
See how the average age of microbiology analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microbiology analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Microbiology analyst age breakdown
The average age of microbiology analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the microbiology analyst population.
Microbiology analyst age breakdown
| Microbiology Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Microbiology analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for microbiology analysts is bachelor's degree, with 83% of microbiology analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Microbiology analysts by degree level
| Microbiology analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Microbiology analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microbiology analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,602 annually. With a Associate degree, microbiology analysts earn a median annual income of $46,311 compared to $44,654 for microbiology analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,602 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,092 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,654 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,311 |
Microbiology analyst employment statistics
Most microbiology analysts work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where microbiology analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microbiology analysts work.
Microbiology analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Microbiology analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the microbiology analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microbiology analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microbiology analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 10% |
Microbiology analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for microbiology analysts are pharmaceutical, manufacturing and health care.
Microbiology analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Microbiology analyst turnover and employment statistics
Microbiology analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microbiology analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microbiology analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microbiology analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average microbiology analyst tenure
The average microbiology analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 microbiology analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Microbiology analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Microbiology analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microbiology analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Fisheries Technician | 5.71% | 17,915 |
| Agricultural Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,522 |
| Microbiology Analyst | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Technician | 9.49% | 40,191 |
Similar microbiology analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Fisheries Technician | 5.71% | 17,915 |
| Agricultural Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,522 |
| Chemical Technician | 9.49% | 40,191 |
Foreign languages spoken by microbiology analysts
The most common foreign language among microbiology analysts is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 8.6% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- Gujarati, 8.6%
- Hindi, 8.6%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Polish, 5.7%
- Other, 17.1%
Microbiology analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| Gujarati | 8.6% |
| Hindi | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Polish | 5.7% |
| Other | 17.1% |
