Principal research economist demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal research economist gender statistics
34.2% of principal research economists are women and 65.8% of principal research economists are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Principal research economist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Principal research economist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,627
Female income
$83,052
Principal research economist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal research economist positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of principal research economists are female.
Principal research economist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 2011 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
| 2012 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2013 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2014 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2015 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2016 | 71.64% | 28.36% |
| 2017 | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 26.10% |
| 2019 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2020 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2021 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
Principal research economist related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal research economists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Principal Research Economist | 66% | 34% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Principal research economist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal research economists is White, which makes up 61.0% of all principal research economists. Comparatively, 16.9% of principal research economists are Asian and 10.6% of principal research economists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.0%
- Asian, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Principal research economist race
| Principal research economist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Asian | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Principal research economist race and ethnicity over time
See how principal research economist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal research economist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.89% | 5.46% | 15.04% | 11.42% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 7.33% | 15.97% | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 65.50% | 6.43% | 15.70% | 9.94% |
| 2013 | 63.70% | 7.56% | 15.43% | 9.63% |
| 2014 | 64.31% | 6.42% | 16.02% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 63.46% | 3.30% | 15.95% | 14.33% |
| 2016 | 64.10% | 5.77% | 18.30% | 9.32% |
| 2017 | 62.97% | 5.48% | 17.45% | 12.83% |
| 2018 | 63.33% | 5.06% | 17.41% | 12.54% |
| 2019 | 59.74% | 5.22% | 19.48% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 60.98% | 5.28% | 17.70% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 5.75% | 16.90% | 10.61% |
Principal research economist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino principal research economists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american principal research economists have the lowest average salary at $79,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,466 |
| White | $90,457 |
| Black or African American | $79,067 |
| Asian | $95,600 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,696 |
Average principal research economist age
See how the average age of principal research economists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal research economist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 50 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Principal research economist age breakdown
The average age of principal research economists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the principal research economist population.
Principal research economist age breakdown
| Principal Research Economist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Principal research economist educational attainment
The most common degree for principal research economists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of principal research economists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Principal research economists by degree level
| Principal research economist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Principal research economist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,777 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,227 |
Principal research economist employment statistics
Most principal research economists work for a public in the education industry.
Company size where principal research economists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal research economists work.
Principal research economist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Principal research economist jobs by company type
Employees with the principal research economist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most principal research economists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Principal research economist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 4% |
Principal research economist jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal research economists are education, technology and manufacturing.
Principal research economist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Principal research economist turnover and employment statistics
Principal research economist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal research economists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal research economist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal research economist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average principal research economist tenure
The average principal research economist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 principal research economists resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal research economist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Principal research economist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal research economists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Economist | 7.51% | - |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Pediatric Psychologist | 11.87% | 24,544 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Rehabilitation Psychologist | 19.82% | 13,021 |
Similar principal research economist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Pediatric Psychologist | 11.87% | 24,544 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Rehabilitation Psychologist | 19.82% | 13,021 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal research economists
The most common foreign language among principal research economists is French at 19.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 13.9%.
- French, 19.4%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Spanish, 13.9%
- Cantonese, 13.9%
- Italian, 11.1%
- Other, 25.0%
Principal research economist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 19.4% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| Cantonese | 13.9% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| Other | 25.0% |
