Microbiology laboratory manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Microbiology laboratory manager gender statistics
54.7% of microbiology laboratory managers are women and 45.3% of microbiology laboratory managers are men.
- Female, 54.7%
- Male, 45.3%
Microbiology laboratory manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% |
| Male | 45.3% |
Microbiology laboratory manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,466
Female income
$88,181
Microbiology laboratory manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microbiology laboratory manager positions over time. Currently, 54.7% of microbiology laboratory managers are female.
Microbiology laboratory manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2011 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2012 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2013 | 63.41% | 36.59% |
| 2014 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 2015 | 57.25% | 42.75% |
| 2016 | 57.05% | 42.95% |
| 2017 | 59.92% | 40.08% |
| 2018 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2019 | 57.23% | 42.77% |
| 2020 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2021 | 45.28% | 54.72% |
Microbiology laboratory manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared microbiology laboratory managers 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 Manager | 45% | 55% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Microbiology laboratory manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microbiology laboratory managers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all microbiology laboratory managers. Comparatively, 15.4% of microbiology laboratory managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of microbiology laboratory managers are Asian.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Microbiology laboratory manager race
| Microbiology laboratory manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Microbiology laboratory manager race and ethnicity over time
See how microbiology laboratory manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microbiology laboratory manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.03% | 1.04% | 11.28% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 70.41% | 4.13% | 11.14% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 72.93% | 3.59% | 12.76% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 69.62% | 2.50% | 16.29% | 8.88% |
| 2014 | 73.37% | 2.29% | 9.92% | 10.95% |
| 2015 | 69.35% | 5.01% | 12.81% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 65.89% | 3.40% | 15.70% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 4.69% | 9.85% | 8.48% |
| 2018 | 73.35% | 4.82% | 9.47% | 8.61% |
| 2019 | 73.38% | 3.38% | 11.13% | 10.20% |
| 2020 | 67.33% | 3.83% | 12.80% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 63.74% | 2.59% | 10.15% | 15.39% |
Microbiology laboratory manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian microbiology laboratory managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american microbiology laboratory managers have the lowest average salary at $91,884.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,964 |
| White | $96,487 |
| Black or African American | $91,884 |
| Asian | $105,299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,228 |
Average microbiology laboratory manager age
See how the average age of microbiology laboratory managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microbiology laboratory manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Microbiology laboratory manager age breakdown
The average age of microbiology laboratory managers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the microbiology laboratory manager population.
Microbiology laboratory manager age breakdown
| Microbiology Laboratory Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Microbiology laboratory manager educational attainment
The most common degree for microbiology laboratory managers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of microbiology laboratory managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Microbiology laboratory managers by degree level
| Microbiology laboratory manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Microbiology laboratory manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microbiology laboratory managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,575 annually. With a Master's degree, microbiology laboratory managers earn a median annual income of $114,372 compared to $103,074 for microbiology laboratory managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,372 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $83,438 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,074 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,487 |
Microbiology laboratory manager employment statistics
Most microbiology laboratory managers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where microbiology laboratory managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microbiology laboratory managers work.
Microbiology laboratory manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Microbiology laboratory manager jobs by company type
Employees with the microbiology laboratory manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microbiology laboratory managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microbiology laboratory manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Microbiology laboratory manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for microbiology laboratory managers are health care, manufacturing and education.
Microbiology laboratory manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Education | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Microbiology laboratory manager turnover and employment statistics
Microbiology laboratory manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microbiology laboratory managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microbiology laboratory manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microbiology laboratory manager 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 manager tenure
The average microbiology laboratory manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 microbiology laboratory managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Microbiology laboratory manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Microbiology laboratory manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microbiology laboratory managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Construction Services | 4.08% | 82,948 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Microbiology Laboratory Manager | 8.88% | - |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Coordinator | 11.54% | 25,813 |
| Medical Records Administrator | 11.66% | 103,325 |
| Counseling Center Director | 14.16% | 34,218 |
Similar microbiology laboratory manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Construction Services | 4.08% | 82,948 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Coordinator | 11.54% | 25,813 |
| Medical Records Administrator | 11.66% | 103,325 |
| Counseling Center Director | 14.16% | 34,218 |
Foreign languages spoken by microbiology laboratory managers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Microbiology laboratory manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
