Mine geologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Mine geologist gender statistics
18.8% of mine geologists are women and 81.3% of mine geologists are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Mine geologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Mine geologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$121,904
Female income
$114,110
Mine geologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mine geologist positions over time. Currently, 18.8% of mine geologists are female.
Mine geologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2011 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2012 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| 2013 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2014 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2015 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2016 | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 2017 | 70.53% | 29.47% |
| 2018 | 76.08% | 23.92% |
| 2019 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2020 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2021 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
Mine geologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared mine geologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Mine Geologist | 81% | 19% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Mine geologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mine geologists is White, which makes up 82.1% of all mine geologists. Comparatively, 6.3% of mine geologists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of mine geologists are Asian.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mine geologist race
| Mine geologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mine geologist race and ethnicity over time
See how mine geologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mine geologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.51% | 2.56% | 6.94% | 5.81% |
| 2011 | 82.17% | 2.70% | 7.31% | 4.89% |
| 2012 | 83.79% | 2.83% | 5.69% | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 82.12% | 2.09% | 7.22% | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 82.11% | 2.47% | 8.49% | 4.35% |
| 2015 | 82.70% | 2.84% | 8.06% | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 83.26% | 2.64% | 6.49% | 5.40% |
| 2017 | 82.30% | 2.57% | 6.86% | 5.92% |
| 2018 | 84.24% | 1.84% | 7.37% | 5.19% |
| 2019 | 82.87% | 1.14% | 7.40% | 6.50% |
| 2020 | 83.45% | 1.50% | 5.04% | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 82.12% | 0.88% | 5.45% | 6.29% |
Mine geologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mine geologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mine geologists have the lowest average salary at $116,353.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $120,760 |
| White | $117,248 |
| Black or African American | $116,353 |
| Asian | $132,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $122,951 |
Average mine geologist age
See how the average age of mine geologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mine geologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Mine geologist age breakdown
The average age of mine geologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the mine geologist population.
Mine geologist age breakdown
| Mine Geologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Mine geologist educational attainment
The most common degree for mine geologists is bachelor's degree, with 84% of mine geologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 3%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Mine geologists by degree level
| Mine geologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Mine geologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mine geologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $136,935 annually. With a Master's degree, mine geologists earn a median annual income of $123,338 compared to $107,263 for mine geologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $123,338 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,263 |
| Doctorate Degree | $136,935 |
Mine geologist employment statistics
Most mine geologists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mine geologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mine geologists work.
Mine geologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Mine geologist jobs by company type
Employees with the mine geologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mine geologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mine geologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
Mine geologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for mine geologists are manufacturing, construction and technology.
Mine geologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Mine geologist turnover and employment statistics
Mine geologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mine geologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mine geologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mine geologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average mine geologist tenure
The average mine geologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 mine geologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Mine geologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mine geologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mine geologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | - |
| Dairy Chemist | 5.26% | 3,733 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 14,413 |
Similar mine geologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Chemist | 5.26% | 3,733 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 14,413 |
Foreign languages spoken by mine geologists
The most common foreign language among mine geologists is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Thai, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Mine geologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Thai | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |