Prospector demographics and statistics in the US
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Prospector gender statistics
41.7% of prospectors are women and 58.3% of prospectors are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Prospector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Prospector gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,713
Female income
$56,435
Prospector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prospector positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of prospectors are female.
Prospector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2011 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2012 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
| 2013 | 44.63% | 55.37% |
| 2014 | 46.66% | 53.34% |
| 2015 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2016 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2017 | 43.60% | 56.40% |
| 2018 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2019 | 52.39% | 47.61% |
| 2020 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
Prospector related jobs gender ratio
We compared prospectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Prospector | 58% | 42% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Prospector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prospectors is White, which makes up 83.3% of all prospectors. Comparatively, 7.2% of prospectors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of prospectors are Unknown.
- White, 83.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 1.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Prospector race
| Prospector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 83.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Prospector race and ethnicity over time
See how prospector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prospector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.75% | 2.90% | 4.27% | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 83.40% | 3.03% | 4.64% | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 85.03% | 3.16% | 3.02% | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 83.35% | 2.42% | 4.55% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 83.34% | 2.81% | 5.82% | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 83.94% | 3.18% | 5.39% | 4.88% |
| 2016 | 84.50% | 2.97% | 3.82% | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 83.53% | 2.91% | 4.19% | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 85.48% | 2.18% | 4.70% | 6.06% |
| 2019 | 84.10% | 1.48% | 4.73% | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 84.69% | 1.84% | 2.37% | 6.53% |
| 2021 | 83.35% | 1.21% | 2.78% | 7.17% |
Prospector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prospectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prospectors have the lowest average salary at $58,488.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,620 |
| White | $59,317 |
| Black or African American | $58,488 |
| Asian | $74,669 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,721 |
Average prospector age
See how the average age of prospectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prospector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Prospector age breakdown
The average age of prospectors is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the prospector population.
Prospector age breakdown
| Prospector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Prospector educational attainment
The most common degree for prospectors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of prospectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Prospectors by degree level
| Prospector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Prospector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prospectors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,872 annually. With a Master's degree, prospectors earn a median annual income of $65,095 compared to $50,375 for prospectors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,095 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,375 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,872 |
Prospector employment statistics
Most prospectors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where prospectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prospectors work.
Prospector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Prospector jobs by company type
Employees with the prospector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most prospectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Prospector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 67% |
Prospector jobs by industry
The most common industries for prospectors are education, finance and real estate.
Prospector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Real Estate | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
Prospector turnover and employment statistics
Prospector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prospectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prospector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prospector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average prospector tenure
The average prospector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 prospectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Prospector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Prospector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prospectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prospector | 4.45% | - |
| Agricultural Chemist | 5.26% | 2,896 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Scientist/Geologist | 15.61% | 55,899 |
Similar prospector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Chemist | 5.26% | 2,896 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Scientist/Geologist | 15.61% | 55,899 |
Foreign languages spoken by prospectors
The most common foreign language among prospectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Greek, 12.5%
Prospector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Greek | 12.5% |