Park naturalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Park naturalist gender statistics
54.6% of park naturalists are women and 45.4% of park naturalists are men.
- Female, 54.6%
- Male, 45.4%
Park naturalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% |
| Male | 45.4% |
Park naturalist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,531
Female income
$40,974
Park naturalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in park naturalist positions over time. Currently, 54.6% of park naturalists are female.
Park naturalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2011 | 51.62% | 48.38% |
| 2012 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2013 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2014 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
| 2015 | 50.84% | 49.16% |
| 2016 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2017 | 37.81% | 62.19% |
| 2018 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2019 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
| 2020 | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2021 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
Park naturalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared park naturalists 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% |
| Park Naturalist | 45% | 55% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Park naturalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among park naturalists is White, which makes up 91.6% of all park naturalists. Comparatively, 2.9% of park naturalists are Unknown and 2.4% of park naturalists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 91.6%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
- Black or African American, 0.7%
Park naturalist race
| Park naturalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 91.6% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
Park naturalist race and ethnicity over time
See how park naturalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Park naturalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.62% | 2.08% | 0.84% | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 89.29% | 2.05% | 0.56% | 3.99% |
| 2012 | 90.36% | 2.37% | 0.58% | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 90.98% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 91.99% | 1.80% | 0.39% | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 93.94% | 1.89% | 0.92% | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 89.82% | 2.94% | 0.34% | 5.18% |
| 2017 | 91.70% | 1.81% | 1.04% | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 93.10% | 1.87% | 1.09% | 3.01% |
| 2019 | 91.25% | 1.25% | 1.34% | 3.94% |
| 2020 | 91.61% | 1.02% | 0.87% | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 91.60% | 0.69% | 1.40% | 2.36% |
Park naturalist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american park naturalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino park naturalists have the lowest average salary at $38,120.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,669 |
| White | $38,934 |
| Black or African American | $41,243 |
| Asian | $40,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,120 |
Park naturalist age breakdown
The average age of park naturalists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the park naturalist population.
Park naturalist age breakdown
| Park Naturalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Park naturalist educational attainment
The most common degree for park naturalists is bachelor's degree, with 75% of park naturalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Park naturalists by degree level
| Park naturalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Park naturalist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, park naturalists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,893 annually. With a Master's degree, park naturalists earn a median annual income of $39,133 compared to $35,376 for park naturalists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,133 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,376 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,893 |
Park naturalist employment statistics
Most park naturalists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where park naturalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where park naturalists work.
Park naturalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Park naturalist jobs by company type
Employees with the park naturalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most park naturalists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Park naturalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 56% |
Park naturalist jobs by industry
The most common industries for park naturalists are government, hospitality and finance.
Park naturalist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 51% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Park naturalist turnover and employment statistics
Park naturalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for park naturalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Park naturalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Park naturalist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
Average park naturalist tenure
The average park naturalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 park naturalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Park naturalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Park naturalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of park naturalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Naturalist | 8.40% | - |
| Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist | 8.45% | 117,450 |
| Wildlife Diversity Program Manager | 9.74% | 61,652 |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | 28,696 |
Similar park naturalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist | 8.45% | 117,450 |
| Wildlife Diversity Program Manager | 9.74% | 61,652 |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | 28,696 |
Foreign languages spoken by park naturalists
The most common foreign language among park naturalists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Park naturalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |