Physical science aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical science aide gender statistics
53.2% of physical science aides are women and 46.8% of physical science aides are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Physical science aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Physical science aide gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,879
Female income
$71,795
Physical science aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical science aide positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of physical science aides are female.
Physical science aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.69% | 61.31% |
| 2011 | 41.31% | 58.69% |
| 2012 | 38.11% | 61.89% |
| 2013 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2014 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2015 | 41.34% | 58.66% |
| 2016 | 42.09% | 57.91% |
| 2017 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2018 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
| 2019 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2020 | 43.86% | 56.14% |
| 2021 | 46.82% | 53.18% |
Physical science aide related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Aide | 47% | 53% |
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Physical science aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical science aides is White, which makes up 66.3% of all physical science aides. Comparatively, 12.3% of physical science aides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of physical science aides are Asian.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Physical science aide race
| Physical science aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Physical science aide race and ethnicity over time
See how physical science aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical science aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.79% | 8.72% | 6.07% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 71.65% | 8.55% | 6.74% | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 8.59% | 6.81% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 73.79% | 6.45% | 6.45% | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 70.96% | 6.94% | 8.32% | 11.33% |
| 2015 | 70.89% | 6.71% | 7.82% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 69.42% | 8.35% | 7.47% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 69.00% | 5.54% | 9.11% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 6.04% | 7.67% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 72.21% | 5.73% | 8.07% | 12.25% |
| 2020 | 67.78% | 5.05% | 9.52% | 13.17% |
| 2021 | 66.35% | 6.69% | 9.47% | 12.33% |
Physical science aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physical science aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino physical science aides have the lowest average salary at $68,295.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,657 |
| White | $73,840 |
| Black or African American | $74,017 |
| Asian | $75,810 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,295 |
Average physical science aide age
See how the average age of physical science aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical science aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 35 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Asian | 33 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 33 |
Physical science aide age breakdown
The average age of physical science aides is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the physical science aide population.
Physical science aide age breakdown
| Physical Science Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Physical science aide educational attainment
The most common degree for physical science aides is bachelor's degree, with 69% of physical science aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Physical science aides by degree level
| Physical science aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Physical science aide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,719 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,968 |
Physical science aide employment statistics
Company size where physical science aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical science aides work.
Physical science aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Physical science aide jobs by company type
Employees with the physical science aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical science aides prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Physical science aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 34% |
Physical science aide turnover and employment statistics
Physical science aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical science aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical science aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical science aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 4.46% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.14% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average physical science aide tenure
The average physical science aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 physical science aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical science aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Physical science aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Patient Services Assistant | 4.62% | 273,881 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Student Assistant Technician | 7.18% | 50,156 |
| Sterile Technician | 7.30% | 30,250 |
| Physical Science Aide | 7.31% | - |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Similar physical science aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Patient Services Assistant | 4.62% | 273,881 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Student Assistant Technician | 7.18% | 50,156 |
| Sterile Technician | 7.30% | 30,250 |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical science aides
The most common foreign language among physical science aides is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Physical science aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
