Pathology laboratory aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Pathology laboratory aide gender statistics
79.7% of pathology laboratory aides are women and 20.3% of pathology laboratory aides are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Pathology laboratory aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Pathology laboratory aide gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,150
Female income
$30,966
Pathology laboratory aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pathology laboratory aide positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of pathology laboratory aides are female.
Pathology laboratory aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.56% | 80.44% |
| 2011 | 18.15% | 81.85% |
| 2012 | 19.01% | 80.99% |
| 2013 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2014 | 18.60% | 81.40% |
| 2015 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2016 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
| 2017 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2018 | 20.53% | 79.47% |
| 2019 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2020 | 22.47% | 77.53% |
| 2021 | 20.34% | 79.66% |
Pathology laboratory aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared pathology laboratory aides 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% |
| Pathology Laboratory Aide | 20% | 80% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Pathology laboratory aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pathology laboratory aides is White, which makes up 54.2% of all pathology laboratory aides. Comparatively, 17.6% of pathology laboratory aides are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of pathology laboratory aides are Asian.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pathology laboratory aide race
| Pathology laboratory aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pathology laboratory aide race and ethnicity over time
See how pathology laboratory aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pathology laboratory aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.59% | 10.40% | 11.48% | 13.84% |
| 2011 | 61.69% | 10.40% | 11.53% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 60.74% | 11.17% | 11.37% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 61.16% | 10.62% | 11.41% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 61.17% | 11.00% | 11.23% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 59.19% | 12.41% | 11.40% | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 60.17% | 11.35% | 11.24% | 14.34% |
| 2017 | 59.46% | 11.02% | 11.46% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 59.36% | 11.33% | 10.58% | 15.41% |
| 2019 | 57.14% | 11.45% | 12.78% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 55.68% | 11.52% | 12.07% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 54.21% | 10.29% | 12.00% | 17.57% |
Pathology laboratory aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pathology laboratory aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pathology laboratory aides have the lowest average salary at $30,391.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,685 |
| White | $32,386 |
| Black or African American | $30,391 |
| Asian | $34,315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,097 |
Average pathology laboratory aide age
See how the average age of pathology laboratory aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pathology laboratory aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Pathology laboratory aide age breakdown
The average age of pathology laboratory aides is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pathology laboratory aide population.
Pathology laboratory aide age breakdown
| Pathology Laboratory Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pathology laboratory aide educational attainment
The most common degree for pathology laboratory aides is bachelor's degree, with 61% of pathology laboratory aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Pathology laboratory aides by degree level
| Pathology laboratory aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Pathology laboratory aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pathology laboratory aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,407 annually. With a Doctorate degree, pathology laboratory aides earn a median annual income of $36,818 compared to $35,933 for pathology laboratory aides with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,407 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,933 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,818 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,082 |
Pathology laboratory aide employment statistics
Company size where pathology laboratory aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pathology laboratory aides work.
Pathology laboratory aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Pathology laboratory aide turnover and employment statistics
Pathology laboratory aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pathology laboratory aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pathology laboratory aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pathology laboratory aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average pathology laboratory aide tenure
The average pathology laboratory aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 pathology laboratory aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Pathology laboratory aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pathology laboratory aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pathology laboratory aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Pathology Laboratory Aide | 8.24% | - |
| Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 84,359 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar pathology laboratory aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 84,359 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by pathology laboratory aides
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pathology laboratory aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |