Natural resource specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural resource specialist gender statistics
43.1% of natural resource specialists are women and 56.9% of natural resource specialists are men.
- Male, 56.9%
- Female, 43.1%
Natural resource specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Natural resource specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,743
Female income
$69,537
Natural resource specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural resource specialist positions over time. Currently, 43.1% of natural resource specialists are female.
Natural resource specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.40% | 25.60% |
| 2011 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2012 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2013 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 27.23% |
| 2015 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2016 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2017 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2018 | 60.31% | 39.69% |
| 2019 | 59.25% | 40.75% |
| 2020 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2021 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
Natural resource specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural resource specialists 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% |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 57% | 43% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Natural resource specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural resource specialists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all natural resource specialists. Comparatively, 6.2% of natural resource specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of natural resource specialists are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Natural resource specialist race
| Natural resource specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Natural resource specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how natural resource specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural resource specialist 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 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Natural resource specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american natural resource specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White natural resource specialists have the lowest average salary at $72,140.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,601 |
| White | $72,140 |
| Black or African American | $77,455 |
| Asian | $75,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,284 |
Average natural resource specialist age
See how the average age of natural resource specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural resource specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Natural resource specialist age breakdown
The average age of natural resource specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the natural resource specialist population.
Natural resource specialist age breakdown
| Natural Resource Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Natural resource specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for natural resource specialists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of natural resource specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Natural resource specialists by degree level
| Natural resource specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Natural resource specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,320 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,643 |
Natural resource specialist employment statistics
Most natural resource specialists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where natural resource specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural resource specialists work.
Natural resource specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Natural resource specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the natural resource specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most natural resource specialists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Natural resource specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 48% |
Natural resource specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for natural resource specialists are government, education and non profits.
Natural resource specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 36% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Natural resource specialist turnover and employment statistics
Natural resource specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural resource specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural resource specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural resource specialist 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 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average natural resource specialist tenure
The average natural resource specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 874 natural resource specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural resource specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Natural resource specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural resource specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysicist | 4.45% | 287 |
| Senior Science Consultant | 5.26% | 47,509 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 15.61% | - |
Similar natural resource specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysicist | 4.45% | 287 |
| Senior Science Consultant | 5.26% | 47,509 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural resource specialists
The most common foreign language among natural resource specialists is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Amharic is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 15.2%
- Amharic, 6.1%
- Swahili, 3.0%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Other, 18.2%
Natural resource specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Amharic | 6.1% |
| Swahili | 3.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Other | 18.2% |
