Microbiology laboratory director demographics and statistics in the US
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Microbiology laboratory director gender statistics
43.6% of microbiology laboratory directors are women and 56.4% of microbiology laboratory directors are men.
- Male, 56.4%
- Female, 43.6%
Microbiology laboratory director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Microbiology laboratory director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,596
Female income
$81,006
Microbiology laboratory director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microbiology laboratory director positions over time. Currently, 43.6% of microbiology laboratory directors are female.
Microbiology laboratory director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2011 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
| 2012 | 74.95% | 25.05% |
| 2013 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2014 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2015 | 67.64% | 32.36% |
| 2016 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2017 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
| 2018 | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| 2019 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2020 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2021 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
Microbiology laboratory director related jobs gender ratio
We compared microbiology laboratory directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Microbiology Laboratory Director | 56% | 44% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Microbiology laboratory director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microbiology laboratory directors is White, which makes up 62.1% of all microbiology laboratory directors. Comparatively, 14.0% of microbiology laboratory directors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of microbiology laboratory directors are Asian.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Microbiology laboratory director race
| Microbiology laboratory director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Microbiology laboratory director race and ethnicity over time
See how microbiology laboratory director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microbiology laboratory director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.39% | 0.92% | 14.62% | 6.21% |
| 2011 | 68.77% | 4.01% | 14.48% | 10.64% |
| 2012 | 71.29% | 3.48% | 16.11% | 6.90% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 2.39% | 19.64% | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 71.73% | 2.17% | 13.26% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 67.71% | 4.89% | 16.16% | 8.94% |
| 2016 | 64.25% | 3.29% | 19.04% | 10.76% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 4.58% | 13.19% | 7.07% |
| 2018 | 71.71% | 4.71% | 12.82% | 7.20% |
| 2019 | 71.74% | 3.26% | 14.48% | 8.80% |
| 2020 | 65.69% | 3.72% | 16.14% | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 62.10% | 2.48% | 13.50% | 13.98% |
Microbiology laboratory director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian microbiology laboratory directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american microbiology laboratory directors have the lowest average salary at $83,961.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,407 |
| White | $87,613 |
| Black or African American | $83,961 |
| Asian | $94,542 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,824 |
Average microbiology laboratory director age
See how the average age of microbiology laboratory directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microbiology laboratory director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Microbiology laboratory director age breakdown
The average age of microbiology laboratory directors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the microbiology laboratory director population.
Microbiology laboratory director age breakdown
| Microbiology Laboratory Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Microbiology laboratory director educational attainment
The most common degree for microbiology laboratory directors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of microbiology laboratory directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 19% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Microbiology laboratory directors by degree level
| Microbiology laboratory director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Microbiology laboratory director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microbiology laboratory directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,149 annually. With a Master's degree, microbiology laboratory directors earn a median annual income of $101,598 compared to $92,800 for microbiology laboratory directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,598 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $77,198 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,800 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,149 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,451 |
Microbiology laboratory director employment statistics
Most microbiology laboratory directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where microbiology laboratory directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microbiology laboratory directors work.
Microbiology laboratory director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Microbiology laboratory director jobs by company type
Employees with the microbiology laboratory director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microbiology laboratory directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microbiology laboratory director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 10% |
Microbiology laboratory director jobs by industry
The most common industries for microbiology laboratory directors are health care, pharmaceutical and professional.
Microbiology laboratory director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Pharmaceutical | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Microbiology laboratory director turnover and employment statistics
Microbiology laboratory director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microbiology laboratory directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microbiology laboratory director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microbiology laboratory director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average microbiology laboratory director tenure
The average microbiology laboratory director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 microbiology laboratory directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Microbiology laboratory director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Microbiology laboratory director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microbiology laboratory directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Procurement Manager | 4.08% | 119,086 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Microbiology Laboratory Director | 8.88% | - |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Leasing Manager | 11.54% | 16,376 |
| Administrative Fellow | 11.66% | 39,417 |
| Outreach Manager | 14.16% | 7,210 |
Similar microbiology laboratory director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Procurement Manager | 4.08% | 119,086 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Leasing Manager | 11.54% | 16,376 |
| Administrative Fellow | 11.66% | 39,417 |
| Outreach Manager | 14.16% | 7,210 |