Process laboratory specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Process laboratory specialist demographics by:
Process laboratory specialist gender statistics
69.5% of process laboratory specialists are women and 30.5% of process laboratory specialists are men.
- Female, 69.5%
- Male, 30.5%
Process laboratory specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.5% |
| Male | 30.5% |
Process laboratory specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,716
Female income
$34,761
Process laboratory specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process laboratory specialist positions over time. Currently, 69.5% of process laboratory specialists are female.
Process laboratory specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.50% | 70.50% |
| 2011 | 27.62% | 72.38% |
| 2012 | 28.76% | 71.24% |
| 2013 | 27.48% | 72.52% |
| 2014 | 28.22% | 71.78% |
| 2015 | 28.49% | 71.51% |
| 2016 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2017 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
| 2018 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2019 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2020 | 33.28% | 66.72% |
| 2021 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
Process laboratory specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared process laboratory specialists 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% |
| Process Laboratory Specialist | 31% | 69% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Process laboratory specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process laboratory specialists is White, which makes up 54.6% of all process laboratory specialists. Comparatively, 17.2% of process laboratory specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of process laboratory specialists are Asian.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Process laboratory specialist race
| Process laboratory specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Process laboratory specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how process laboratory specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process laboratory specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.01% | 10.36% | 11.54% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 62.11% | 10.37% | 11.58% | 12.67% |
| 2012 | 61.16% | 11.14% | 11.43% | 13.60% |
| 2013 | 61.57% | 10.59% | 11.47% | 13.81% |
| 2014 | 61.59% | 10.97% | 11.29% | 13.45% |
| 2015 | 59.60% | 12.38% | 11.46% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 60.58% | 11.31% | 11.29% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 59.87% | 10.99% | 11.52% | 14.93% |
| 2018 | 59.78% | 11.29% | 10.64% | 15.00% |
| 2019 | 57.56% | 11.42% | 12.83% | 15.35% |
| 2020 | 56.10% | 11.48% | 12.12% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 54.62% | 10.26% | 12.05% | 17.15% |
Process laboratory specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process laboratory specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process laboratory specialists have the lowest average salary at $34,295.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,342 |
| White | $35,905 |
| Black or African American | $34,295 |
| Asian | $37,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,673 |
Average process laboratory specialist age
See how the average age of process laboratory specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process laboratory specialist 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 |
Process laboratory specialist age breakdown
The average age of process laboratory specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the process laboratory specialist population.
Process laboratory specialist age breakdown
| Process Laboratory Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Process laboratory specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for process laboratory specialists is bachelor's degree, with 38% of process laboratory specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Process laboratory specialists by degree level
| Process laboratory specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Process laboratory specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process laboratory specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,842 annually. With a Doctorate degree, process laboratory specialists earn a median annual income of $39,389 compared to $38,703 for process laboratory specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,842 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,044 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,703 |
| Doctorate Degree | $39,389 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,856 |
Process laboratory specialist employment statistics
Most process laboratory specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where process laboratory specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process laboratory specialists work.
Process laboratory specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Process laboratory specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the process laboratory specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process laboratory specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process laboratory specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Process laboratory specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for process laboratory specialists are health care, professional and pharmaceutical.
Process laboratory specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Process laboratory specialist turnover and employment statistics
Process laboratory specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process laboratory specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process laboratory specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process laboratory specialist 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 process laboratory specialist tenure
The average process laboratory specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 726 process laboratory specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Process laboratory specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Process laboratory specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process laboratory specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Process Laboratory Specialist | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Administrative Technician | 9.29% | 113,908 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar process laboratory specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Medical Administrative Technician | 9.29% | 113,908 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by process laboratory specialists
The most common foreign language among process laboratory specialists is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- French, 9.4%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Filipino, 3.1%
- Other, 18.6%
Process laboratory specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Filipino | 3.1% |
| Other | 18.6% |
