Plant pathologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant pathologist gender statistics
18.2% of plant pathologists are women and 81.8% of plant pathologists are men.
- Male, 81.8%
- Female, 18.2%
Plant pathologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.8% |
| Female | 18.2% |
Plant pathologist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,959
Female income
$85,705
Plant pathologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant pathologist positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of plant pathologists are female.
Plant pathologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2011 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2012 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2013 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2015 | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 2016 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
| 2017 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2018 | 83.23% | 16.77% |
| 2019 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 2020 | 79.37% | 20.63% |
| 2021 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
Plant pathologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant pathologists 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 Pathologist | 82% | 18% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Plant pathologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant pathologists is White, which makes up 78.0% of all plant pathologists. Comparatively, 9.4% of plant pathologists are Asian and 5.9% of plant pathologists 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 pathologist race
| Plant pathologist 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 pathologist race and ethnicity over time
See how plant pathologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant pathologist 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 pathologist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american plant pathologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White plant pathologists have the lowest average salary at $82,659.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,072 |
| White | $82,659 |
| Black or African American | $90,010 |
| Asian | $87,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,604 |
Average plant pathologist age
See how the average age of plant pathologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant pathologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Plant pathologist age breakdown
The average age of plant pathologists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the plant pathologist population.
Plant pathologist age breakdown
| Plant Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Plant pathologist educational attainment
The most common degree for plant pathologists is bachelor's degree, with 46% of plant pathologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 22% and doctoral degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Doctorate, 22%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 11%
Plant pathologists by degree level
| Plant pathologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Doctorate | 22% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 11% |
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Plant pathologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,206 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,058 |
Plant pathologist employment statistics
Company size where plant pathologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant pathologists work.
Plant pathologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Plant pathologist jobs by company type
Employees with the plant pathologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant pathologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Plant pathologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 21% |
Plant pathologist turnover and employment statistics
Plant pathologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant pathologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant pathologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant pathologist 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 pathologist tenure
The average plant pathologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 plant pathologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant pathologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Plant pathologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant pathologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Forester | 8.40% | 24,104 |
| Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 485 |
| Biochemist | 9.74% | 16,016 |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | - |
Similar plant pathologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Forester | 8.40% | 24,104 |
| Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 485 |
| Biochemist | 9.74% | 16,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant pathologists
The most common foreign language among plant pathologists is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Plant pathologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
