Plant breeder scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant breeder scientist gender statistics
58.3% of plant breeder scientists are women and 41.7% of plant breeder scientists are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Plant breeder scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Plant breeder scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,961
Female income
$79,688
Plant breeder scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant breeder scientist positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of plant breeder scientists are female.
Plant breeder scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
| 2011 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
| 2012 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2013 | 44.88% | 55.12% |
| 2014 | 48.85% | 51.15% |
| 2015 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2016 | 36.50% | 63.50% |
| 2017 | 37.59% | 62.41% |
| 2018 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2019 | 42.69% | 57.31% |
| 2020 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| 2021 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
Plant breeder scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant breeder scientists 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% |
| Plant Breeder Scientist | 42% | 58% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Plant breeder scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant breeder scientists is White, which makes up 78.0% of all plant breeder scientists. Comparatively, 9.4% of plant breeder scientists are Asian and 5.9% of plant breeder scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 78.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Plant breeder scientist race
| Plant breeder scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Plant breeder scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how plant breeder scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant breeder scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.84% | 2.28% | 5.82% | 2.78% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 1.69% | 5.54% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 88.33% | 1.86% | 4.77% | 3.18% |
| 2013 | 86.05% | 2.07% | 7.49% | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 84.75% | 2.47% | 6.36% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 80.40% | 2.02% | 7.74% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 3.39% | 9.14% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 80.12% | 4.75% | 8.01% | 5.93% |
| 2018 | 84.36% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 5.21% |
| 2019 | 86.05% | 2.57% | 7.23% | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 87.20% | 1.35% | 5.38% | 3.50% |
| 2021 | 78.03% | 3.66% | 9.38% | 5.95% |
Plant breeder scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american plant breeder scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White plant breeder scientists have the lowest average salary at $76,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,007 |
| White | $76,418 |
| Black or African American | $84,341 |
| Asian | $81,771 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,504 |
Average plant breeder scientist age
See how the average age of plant breeder scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant breeder scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Plant breeder scientist age breakdown
The average age of plant breeder scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the plant breeder scientist population.
Plant breeder scientist age breakdown
| Plant Breeder Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Plant breeder scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for plant breeder scientists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of plant breeder scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Plant breeder scientists by degree level
| Plant breeder scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Plant breeder scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,306 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,455 |
Plant breeder scientist employment statistics
Most plant breeder scientists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where plant breeder scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant breeder scientists work.
Plant breeder scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Plant breeder scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the plant breeder scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant breeder scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant breeder scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 67% |
Plant breeder scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant breeder scientists are retail, manufacturing and education.
Plant breeder scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
Plant breeder scientist turnover and employment statistics
Plant breeder scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant breeder scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant breeder scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant breeder scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average plant breeder scientist tenure
The average plant breeder scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 plant breeder scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant breeder scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Plant breeder scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant breeder scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Extension Forester | 8.40% | 10,357 |
| Technical Scientist | 8.45% | 112,408 |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
| Plant Breeder Scientist | 19.06% | - |
Similar plant breeder scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Extension Forester | 8.40% | 10,357 |
| Technical Scientist | 8.45% | 112,408 |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant breeder scientists
The most common foreign language among plant breeder scientists is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Dakota, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Plant breeder scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Dakota | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
