Nuclear medicine specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear medicine specialist gender statistics
33.7% of nuclear medicine specialists are women and 66.3% of nuclear medicine specialists are men.
- Male, 66.3%
- Female, 33.7%
Nuclear medicine specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.3% |
| Female | 33.7% |
Nuclear medicine specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,646
Female income
$56,519
Nuclear medicine specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear medicine specialist positions over time. Currently, 33.7% of nuclear medicine specialists are female.
Nuclear medicine specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.37% | 53.63% |
| 2011 | 46.50% | 53.50% |
| 2012 | 47.79% | 52.21% |
| 2013 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2014 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2015 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
| 2016 | 48.77% | 51.23% |
| 2017 | 47.98% | 52.02% |
| 2018 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2019 | 71.56% | 28.44% |
| 2020 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2021 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
Nuclear medicine specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear medicine specialists 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% |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 66% | 34% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Nuclear medicine specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear medicine specialists is White, which makes up 69.9% of all nuclear medicine specialists. Comparatively, 9.9% of nuclear medicine specialists are Asian and 8.5% of nuclear medicine specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.9%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Nuclear medicine specialist race
| Nuclear medicine specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Nuclear medicine specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear medicine specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear medicine specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 70.09% | 5.44% | 14.80% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 70.50% | 4.97% | 12.73% | 10.25% |
| 2020 | 71.38% | 4.82% | 12.22% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 69.92% | 8.01% | 9.87% | 8.54% |
Nuclear medicine specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american nuclear medicine specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear medicine specialists have the lowest average salary at $54,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,448 |
| White | $59,782 |
| Black or African American | $60,282 |
| Asian | $59,017 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,870 |
Average nuclear medicine specialist age
See how the average age of nuclear medicine specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear medicine specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Asian | 42 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Nuclear medicine specialist age breakdown
The average age of nuclear medicine specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the nuclear medicine specialist population.
Nuclear medicine specialist age breakdown
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Nuclear medicine specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear medicine specialists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of nuclear medicine specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Nuclear medicine specialists by degree level
| Nuclear medicine specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Nuclear medicine specialist employment statistics
Most nuclear medicine specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nuclear medicine specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear medicine specialists work.
Nuclear medicine specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Nuclear medicine specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear medicine specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear medicine specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Nuclear medicine specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 12% |
Nuclear medicine specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear medicine specialists are health care, government and education.
Nuclear medicine specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Nuclear medicine specialist turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear medicine specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear medicine specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear medicine specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear medicine specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.00% |
| 2019 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 1.23% |
Average nuclear medicine specialist tenure
The average nuclear medicine specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 nuclear medicine specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear medicine specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Nuclear medicine specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions Technician | 5.02% | 30,621 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Central Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 43,887 |
| Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 84,359 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | - |
Similar nuclear medicine specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions Technician | 5.02% | 30,621 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Central Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 43,887 |
| Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 84,359 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear medicine specialists
The most common foreign language among nuclear medicine specialists is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Georgian at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Georgian, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Greek, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Other, 8.5%
Nuclear medicine specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Georgian | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Greek | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.5% |