Molecular research technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Molecular research technologist gender statistics
52.6% of molecular research technologists are women and 47.4% of molecular research technologists are men.
- Female, 52.6%
- Male, 47.4%
Molecular research technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% |
| Male | 47.4% |
Molecular research technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,092
Female income
$63,891
Molecular research technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in molecular research technologist positions over time. Currently, 52.6% of molecular research technologists are female.
Molecular research technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2011 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2012 | 55.24% | 44.76% |
| 2013 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
| 2014 | 54.65% | 45.35% |
| 2015 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2016 | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 2017 | 43.18% | 56.82% |
| 2018 | 49.84% | 50.16% |
| 2019 | 48.45% | 51.55% |
| 2020 | 43.51% | 56.49% |
| 2021 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
Molecular research technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared molecular research technologists 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 Research Technologist | 47% | 53% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Molecular research technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among molecular research technologists is White, which makes up 72.4% of all molecular research technologists. Comparatively, 12.3% of molecular research technologists are Asian and 8.2% of molecular research technologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.4%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Molecular research technologist race
| Molecular research technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Molecular research technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how molecular research technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Molecular research technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.17% | 2.72% | 8.73% | 5.08% |
| 2011 | 81.56% | 2.13% | 8.45% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 82.66% | 2.30% | 7.68% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 80.38% | 2.51% | 10.40% | 5.66% |
| 2014 | 79.08% | 2.91% | 9.26% | 7.95% |
| 2015 | 74.74% | 2.46% | 10.64% | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 76.64% | 3.83% | 12.05% | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 74.45% | 5.19% | 10.92% | 8.23% |
| 2018 | 78.70% | 2.39% | 8.44% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 80.39% | 3.00% | 10.14% | 4.86% |
| 2020 | 81.53% | 1.79% | 8.29% | 5.79% |
| 2021 | 72.37% | 4.10% | 12.29% | 8.25% |
Molecular research technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american molecular research technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White molecular research technologists have the lowest average salary at $61,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,392 |
| White | $61,491 |
| Black or African American | $67,294 |
| Asian | $65,417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,024 |
Average molecular research technologist age
See how the average age of molecular research technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Molecular research technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Molecular research technologist age breakdown
The average age of molecular research technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the molecular research technologist population.
Molecular research technologist age breakdown
| Molecular Research Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Molecular research technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for molecular research technologists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of molecular research technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Molecular research technologists by degree level
| Molecular research technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Molecular research technologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,077 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,090 |
Molecular research technologist employment statistics
Company size where molecular research technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where molecular research technologists work.
Molecular research technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 49% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Molecular research technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the molecular research technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most molecular research technologists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Molecular research technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 6% |
Molecular research technologist turnover and employment statistics
Molecular research technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for molecular research technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Molecular research technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Molecular research technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average molecular research technologist tenure
The average molecular research technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 molecular research technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Molecular research technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Molecular research technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of molecular research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interpretive Naturalist | 8.40% | 122 |
| Research Affiliate | 8.45% | 46,706 |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
| Molecular Research Technologist | 19.06% | - |
Similar molecular research technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Interpretive Naturalist | 8.40% | 122 |
| Research Affiliate | 8.45% | 46,706 |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by molecular research technologists
The most common foreign language among molecular research technologists is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 17.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- Hindi, 17.6%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- Japanese, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Molecular research technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| Hindi | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| Japanese | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
