Molecular biologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Molecular biologist gender statistics
51.1% of molecular biologists are women and 48.9% of molecular biologists are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Molecular biologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Molecular biologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,619
Female income
$78,739
Molecular biologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in molecular biologist positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of molecular biologists are female.
Molecular biologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.98% | 48.02% |
| 2011 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2012 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2013 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2014 | 49.66% | 50.34% |
| 2015 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2016 | 52.67% | 47.33% |
| 2017 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2018 | 50.01% | 49.99% |
| 2019 | 50.69% | 49.31% |
| 2020 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
| 2021 | 48.93% | 51.07% |
Molecular biologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared molecular biologists 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% |
| Molecular Biologist | 49% | 51% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Molecular biologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among molecular biologists is White, which makes up 66.8% of all molecular biologists. Comparatively, 17.3% of molecular biologists are Asian and 7.4% of molecular biologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.8%
- Asian, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Molecular biologist race
| Molecular biologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Asian | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Molecular biologist race and ethnicity over time
See how molecular biologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Molecular biologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.49% | 3.17% | 18.66% | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 72.96% | 3.18% | 16.24% | 4.56% |
| 2012 | 72.75% | 1.68% | 16.79% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 3.57% | 16.33% | 5.70% |
| 2014 | 70.47% | 3.07% | 17.35% | 5.80% |
| 2015 | 71.67% | 2.70% | 17.51% | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 71.50% | 3.06% | 17.16% | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 69.24% | 2.62% | 18.98% | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 70.55% | 2.35% | 17.31% | 6.66% |
| 2019 | 71.42% | 2.00% | 18.52% | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 66.98% | 2.74% | 16.15% | 8.22% |
| 2021 | 66.83% | 2.67% | 17.29% | 7.44% |
Molecular biologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian molecular biologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White molecular biologists have the lowest average salary at $74,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,489 |
| White | $74,437 |
| Black or African American | $78,173 |
| Asian | $80,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,691 |
Average molecular biologist age
See how the average age of molecular biologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Molecular biologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Molecular biologist age breakdown
The average age of molecular biologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the molecular biologist population.
Molecular biologist age breakdown
| Molecular Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Molecular biologist educational attainment
The most common degree for molecular biologists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of molecular biologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Molecular biologists by degree level
| Molecular biologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Molecular biologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, molecular biologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,434 annually. With a Master's degree, molecular biologists earn a median annual income of $76,188 compared to $70,201 for molecular biologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,201 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,434 |
Molecular biologist employment statistics
Most molecular biologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where molecular biologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where molecular biologists work.
Molecular biologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Molecular biologist jobs by company type
Employees with the molecular biologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most molecular biologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Molecular biologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 8% |
Molecular biologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for molecular biologists are health care, education and professional.
Molecular biologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Education | 19% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Molecular biologist turnover and employment statistics
Molecular biologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for molecular biologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Molecular biologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Molecular biologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average molecular biologist tenure
The average molecular biologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 499 molecular biologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Molecular biologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Molecular biologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of molecular biologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Forester | 8.40% | 57,347 |
| Director, Clinical Pharmacology | 8.45% | 68,331 |
| Molecular Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Agriculture Scientist | 19.06% | 41,837 |
Similar molecular biologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Forester | 8.40% | 57,347 |
| Director, Clinical Pharmacology | 8.45% | 68,331 |
| Agriculture Scientist | 19.06% | 41,837 |
Foreign languages spoken by molecular biologists
The most common foreign language among molecular biologists is Chinese at 18.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 13.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Chinese, 18.9%
- Spanish, 13.5%
- Japanese, 8.1%
- French, 8.1%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- Other, 46.0%
Molecular biologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 18.9% |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
| Japanese | 8.1% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| Other | 46.0% |
