Microscopist demographics and statistics in the US
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Microscopist gender statistics
43.1% of microscopists are women and 56.9% of microscopists are men.
- Male, 56.9%
- Female, 43.1%
Microscopist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Microscopist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,786
Female income
$54,359
Microscopist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microscopist positions over time. Currently, 43.1% of microscopists are female.
Microscopist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2011 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2012 | 58.24% | 41.76% |
| 2013 | 61.89% | 38.11% |
| 2014 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2015 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2016 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| 2017 | 60.42% | 39.58% |
| 2018 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2019 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
| 2020 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2021 | 56.92% | 43.08% |
Microscopist related jobs gender ratio
We compared microscopists 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% |
| Microscopist | 57% | 43% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Microscopist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microscopists is White, which makes up 56.6% of all microscopists. Comparatively, 16.8% of microscopists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of microscopists are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Microscopist race
| Microscopist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Microscopist race and ethnicity over time
See how microscopist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microscopist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.39% | 7.71% | 8.66% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 9.48% | 10.08% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 66.20% | 8.56% | 10.04% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 64.06% | 9.29% | 10.12% | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 9.15% | 10.39% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 62.86% | 8.96% | 9.99% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 63.39% | 9.55% | 10.06% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 8.21% | 10.63% | 15.79% |
| 2018 | 61.93% | 7.90% | 11.61% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 63.32% | 7.59% | 10.19% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 59.05% | 9.76% | 10.68% | 13.94% |
| 2021 | 56.60% | 9.48% | 10.50% | 16.77% |
Microscopist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,652 |
| White | $57,680 |
| Black or African American | $56,924 |
| Asian | $56,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,920 |
Average microscopist age
See how the average age of microscopists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microscopist 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 |
Microscopist age breakdown
The average age of microscopists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the microscopist population.
Microscopist age breakdown
| Microscopist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Microscopist educational attainment
The most common degree for microscopists is bachelor's degree, with 83% of microscopists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
Microscopists by degree level
| Microscopist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Microscopist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,823 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,530 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,452 |
Microscopist employment statistics
Most microscopists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where microscopists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microscopists work.
Microscopist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Microscopist jobs by company type
Employees with the microscopist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microscopists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Microscopist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 8% |
Microscopist jobs by industry
The most common industries for microscopists are education, health care and professional.
Microscopist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
Microscopist turnover and employment statistics
Microscopist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microscopists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microscopist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microscopist 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 microscopist tenure
The average microscopist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 microscopists resumes in Zippia's database.
Microscopist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Microscopist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microscopists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 45,470 |
| Feed Research Aide | 7.88% | 85,652 |
| Microscopist | 8.16% | - |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Similar microscopist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 45,470 |
| Feed Research Aide | 7.88% | 85,652 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |