Molecular laboratory technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Molecular laboratory technologist gender statistics
66.1% of molecular laboratory technologists are women and 33.9% of molecular laboratory technologists are men.
- Female, 66.1%
- Male, 33.9%
Molecular laboratory technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.1% |
| Male | 33.9% |
Molecular laboratory technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,979
Female income
$50,430
Molecular laboratory technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in molecular laboratory technologist positions over time. Currently, 66.1% of molecular laboratory technologists are female.
Molecular laboratory technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
| 2011 | 30.85% | 69.15% |
| 2012 | 32.08% | 67.92% |
| 2013 | 30.71% | 69.29% |
| 2014 | 31.50% | 68.50% |
| 2015 | 31.78% | 68.22% |
| 2016 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2017 | 32.47% | 67.53% |
| 2018 | 34.20% | 65.80% |
| 2019 | 35.97% | 64.03% |
| 2020 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2021 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
Molecular laboratory technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared molecular laboratory technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist | 34% | 66% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Molecular laboratory technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among molecular laboratory technologists is White, which makes up 53.0% of all molecular laboratory technologists. Comparatively, 16.3% of molecular laboratory technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of molecular laboratory technologists are Asian.
- White, 53.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Molecular laboratory technologist race
| Molecular laboratory technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Molecular laboratory technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how molecular laboratory technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Molecular laboratory technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.43% | 10.41% | 13.63% | 12.54% |
| 2011 | 60.52% | 10.41% | 13.67% | 11.78% |
| 2012 | 59.57% | 11.18% | 13.52% | 12.71% |
| 2013 | 59.99% | 10.63% | 13.56% | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 60.00% | 11.01% | 13.38% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 58.02% | 12.42% | 13.55% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 59.00% | 11.36% | 13.38% | 13.04% |
| 2017 | 58.29% | 11.03% | 13.61% | 14.04% |
| 2018 | 58.19% | 11.34% | 12.73% | 14.11% |
| 2019 | 55.97% | 11.46% | 14.92% | 14.46% |
| 2020 | 54.51% | 11.53% | 14.21% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 53.04% | 10.30% | 14.14% | 16.27% |
Molecular laboratory technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian molecular laboratory technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american molecular laboratory technologists have the lowest average salary at $49,673.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,370 |
| White | $52,286 |
| Black or African American | $49,673 |
| Asian | $54,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,912 |
Average molecular laboratory technologist age
See how the average age of molecular laboratory technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Molecular laboratory technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Molecular laboratory technologist age breakdown
The average age of molecular laboratory technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the molecular laboratory technologist population.
Molecular laboratory technologist age breakdown
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Molecular laboratory technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for molecular laboratory technologists is bachelor's degree, with 77% of molecular laboratory technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Molecular laboratory technologists by degree level
| Molecular laboratory technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Molecular laboratory technologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, molecular laboratory technologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,755 annually. With a Doctorate degree, molecular laboratory technologists earn a median annual income of $58,027 compared to $56,869 for molecular laboratory technologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,755 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,869 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,027 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,586 |
Molecular laboratory technologist employment statistics
Most molecular laboratory technologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where molecular laboratory technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where molecular laboratory technologists work.
Molecular laboratory technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Molecular laboratory technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the molecular laboratory technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most molecular laboratory technologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Molecular laboratory technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 49% |
Molecular laboratory technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for molecular laboratory technologists are health care, education and professional.
Molecular laboratory technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Molecular laboratory technologist turnover and employment statistics
Molecular laboratory technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for molecular laboratory technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Molecular laboratory technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Molecular laboratory technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average molecular laboratory technologist tenure
The average molecular laboratory technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 191 molecular laboratory technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Molecular laboratory technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Molecular laboratory technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of molecular laboratory technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist | 8.24% | - |
| Record Filing Clerk | 9.29% | 66,929 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar molecular laboratory technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Record Filing Clerk | 9.29% | 66,929 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by molecular laboratory technologists
The most common foreign language among molecular laboratory technologists is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 9.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Vietnamese, 9.1%
Molecular laboratory technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Vietnamese | 9.1% |