Ornithologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Ornithologist gender statistics
18.2% of ornithologists are women and 81.8% of ornithologists are men.
- Male, 81.8%
- Female, 18.2%
Ornithologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.8% |
| Female | 18.2% |
Ornithologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,375
Female income
$55,262
Ornithologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ornithologist positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of ornithologists are female.
Ornithologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
| 2011 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2012 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2013 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2014 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2015 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 83.94% | 16.06% |
| 2017 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2018 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2019 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2020 | 82.68% | 17.32% |
| 2021 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
Ornithologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared ornithologists 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% |
| Ornithologist | 82% | 18% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Ornithologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ornithologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all ornithologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of ornithologists are Asian and 6.3% of ornithologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Ornithologist race
| Ornithologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Ornithologist race and ethnicity over time
See how ornithologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ornithologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Ornithologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ornithologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White ornithologists have the lowest average salary at $51,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,091 |
| White | $51,599 |
| Black or African American | $54,752 |
| Asian | $56,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,810 |
Average ornithologist age
See how the average age of ornithologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ornithologist 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 |
Ornithologist age breakdown
The average age of ornithologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the ornithologist population.
Ornithologist age breakdown
| Ornithologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Ornithologist educational attainment
The most common degree for ornithologists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of ornithologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 6%
Ornithologists by degree level
| Ornithologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Ornithologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ornithologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,633 annually. With a Master's degree, ornithologists earn a median annual income of $53,297 compared to $48,160 for ornithologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,297 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,160 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,633 |
Ornithologist turnover and employment statistics
Ornithologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ornithologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ornithologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ornithologist 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 ornithologist tenure
The average ornithologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 ornithologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Ornithologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Ornithologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ornithologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservationist | 8.40% | 6,515 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 8.45% | 18,093 |
| Ornithologist | 9.74% | - |
| Food Processing Scientist | 19.06% | 98,826 |
Similar ornithologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservationist | 8.40% | 6,515 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 8.45% | 18,093 |
| Food Processing Scientist | 19.06% | 98,826 |