Mineralogist demographics and statistics in the US
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Mineralogist gender statistics
31.8% of mineralogists are women and 68.2% of mineralogists are men.
- Male, 68.2%
- Female, 31.8%
Mineralogist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.2% |
| Female | 31.8% |
Mineralogist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,023
Female income
$65,442
Mineralogist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mineralogist positions over time. Currently, 31.8% of mineralogists are female.
Mineralogist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2011 | 58.61% | 41.39% |
| 2012 | 56.51% | 43.49% |
| 2013 | 55.23% | 44.77% |
| 2014 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2015 | 56.06% | 43.94% |
| 2016 | 56.06% | 43.94% |
| 2017 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2018 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2019 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2020 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2021 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
Mineralogist related jobs gender ratio
We compared mineralogists 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% |
| Mineralogist | 68% | 32% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Mineralogist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mineralogists is White, which makes up 86.5% of all mineralogists. Comparatively, 5.3% of mineralogists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of mineralogists are Unknown.
- White, 86.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 0.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mineralogist race
| Mineralogist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mineralogist race and ethnicity over time
See how mineralogist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mineralogist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 88.64% | 1.47% | 4.58% | 4.21% |
| 2019 | 87.27% | 0.77% | 4.60% | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 87.86% | 1.12% | 2.25% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 86.52% | 0.50% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
Mineralogist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mineralogists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mineralogists have the lowest average salary at $67,861.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,733 |
| White | $68,837 |
| Black or African American | $67,861 |
| Asian | $86,969 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,213 |
Average mineralogist age
See how the average age of mineralogists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mineralogist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Mineralogist age breakdown
The average age of mineralogists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the mineralogist population.
Mineralogist age breakdown
| Mineralogist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Mineralogist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 23%
Mineralogists by degree level
| Mineralogist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 23% |
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Mineralogist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mineralogists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,943 annually. With a Master's degree, mineralogists earn a median annual income of $75,654 compared to $58,310 for mineralogists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,943 |
Mineralogist turnover and employment statistics
Mineralogist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mineralogists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mineralogist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mineralogist 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 mineralogist tenure
The average mineralogist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 mineralogists resumes in Zippia's database.
Mineralogist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Mineralogist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mineralogists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineralogist | 4.45% | - |
| Process Chemist | 5.26% | 29,813 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Environmental Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 23,711 |
Similar mineralogist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Process Chemist | 5.26% | 29,813 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Environmental Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 23,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by mineralogists
The most common foreign language among mineralogists is French at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- French, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Mineralogist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |