Microbiology soil scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Microbiology soil scientist gender statistics
62.0% of microbiology soil scientists are women and 38.0% of microbiology soil scientists are men.
- Female, 62.0%
- Male, 38.0%
Microbiology soil scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.0% |
| Male | 38.0% |
Microbiology soil scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,536
Female income
$77,308
Microbiology soil scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microbiology soil scientist positions over time. Currently, 62.0% of microbiology soil scientists are female.
Microbiology soil scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2011 | 51.62% | 48.38% |
| 2012 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
| 2013 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2014 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2015 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2016 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2017 | 34.07% | 65.93% |
| 2018 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2019 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2020 | 34.38% | 65.62% |
| 2021 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
Microbiology soil scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared microbiology soil 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% |
| Microbiology Soil Scientist | 38% | 62% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Microbiology soil scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microbiology soil scientists is White, which makes up 78.0% of all microbiology soil scientists. Comparatively, 9.4% of microbiology soil scientists are Asian and 5.9% of microbiology soil scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 78.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Microbiology soil scientist race
| Microbiology soil scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Microbiology soil scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how microbiology soil scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microbiology soil scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.84% | 2.28% | 5.82% | 2.78% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 1.69% | 5.54% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 88.33% | 1.86% | 4.77% | 3.18% |
| 2013 | 86.05% | 2.07% | 7.49% | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 84.75% | 2.47% | 6.36% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 80.40% | 2.02% | 7.74% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 3.39% | 9.14% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 80.12% | 4.75% | 8.01% | 5.93% |
| 2018 | 84.36% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 5.21% |
| 2019 | 86.05% | 2.57% | 7.23% | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 87.20% | 1.35% | 5.38% | 3.50% |
| 2021 | 78.03% | 3.66% | 9.38% | 5.95% |
Microbiology soil scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american microbiology soil scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White microbiology soil scientists have the lowest average salary at $74,578.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,741 |
| White | $74,578 |
| Black or African American | $81,168 |
| Asian | $79,040 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,322 |
Average microbiology soil scientist age
See how the average age of microbiology soil scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microbiology soil scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Microbiology soil scientist age breakdown
The average age of microbiology soil scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the microbiology soil scientist population.
Microbiology soil scientist age breakdown
| Microbiology Soil Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Microbiology soil scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for microbiology soil scientists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of microbiology soil scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Microbiology soil scientists by degree level
| Microbiology soil scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Microbiology soil scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,555 |
Microbiology soil scientist employment statistics
Company size where microbiology soil scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microbiology soil scientists work.
Microbiology soil scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 57% |
Microbiology soil scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for microbiology soil scientists are pharmaceutical, professional and health care.
Microbiology soil scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
Microbiology soil scientist turnover and employment statistics
Microbiology soil scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microbiology soil scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microbiology soil scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microbiology soil scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average microbiology soil scientist tenure
The average microbiology soil scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 microbiology soil scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Microbiology soil scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Microbiology soil scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microbiology soil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Forester | 8.40% | 18,480 |
| Director, Experimental Medicine | 8.45% | 16,248 |
| Clinical Biochemist | 9.74% | 53,228 |
| Microbiology Soil Scientist | 19.06% | - |
Similar microbiology soil scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Forester | 8.40% | 18,480 |
| Director, Experimental Medicine | 8.45% | 16,248 |
| Clinical Biochemist | 9.74% | 53,228 |
Foreign languages spoken by microbiology soil scientists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Microbiology soil scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |