Public health microbiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health microbiologist gender statistics
70.7% of public health microbiologists are women and 29.3% of public health microbiologists are men.
- Female, 70.7%
- Male, 29.3%
Public health microbiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.7% |
| Male | 29.3% |
Public health microbiologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,399
Female income
$68,352
Public health microbiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health microbiologist positions over time. Currently, 70.7% of public health microbiologists are female.
Public health microbiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.86% | 68.14% |
| 2011 | 31.21% | 68.79% |
| 2012 | 36.32% | 63.68% |
| 2013 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2014 | 29.88% | 70.12% |
| 2015 | 33.62% | 66.38% |
| 2016 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2017 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2018 | 30.17% | 69.83% |
| 2019 | 30.75% | 69.25% |
| 2020 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2021 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
Public health microbiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health microbiologists 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% |
| Public Health Microbiologist | 29% | 71% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Public health microbiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health microbiologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all public health microbiologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of public health microbiologists are Asian and 6.3% of public health microbiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Public health microbiologist race
| Public health microbiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Public health microbiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how public health microbiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health microbiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Public health microbiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health microbiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White public health microbiologists have the lowest average salary at $64,688.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,584 |
| White | $64,688 |
| Black or African American | $67,870 |
| Asian | $69,837 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,162 |
Average public health microbiologist age
See how the average age of public health microbiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health microbiologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Public health microbiologist age breakdown
The average age of public health microbiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the public health microbiologist population.
Public health microbiologist age breakdown
| Public Health Microbiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Public health microbiologist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 90%
- Master's, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 3%
Public health microbiologists by degree level
| Public health microbiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 90% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Public health microbiologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health microbiologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,745 annually. With a Master's degree, public health microbiologists earn a median annual income of $66,179 compared to $61,077 for public health microbiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,179 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,077 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,745 |
Public health microbiologist employment statistics
Company size where public health microbiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health microbiologists work.
Public health microbiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Public health microbiologist turnover and employment statistics
Public health microbiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health microbiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health microbiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health microbiologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average public health microbiologist tenure
The average public health microbiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 public health microbiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health microbiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Public health microbiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health microbiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservationist | 8.40% | 166 |
| Drug Safety Scientist | 8.45% | 60,528 |
| Public Health Microbiologist | 9.74% | - |
| Food Technologist | 19.06% | 103,677 |
Similar public health microbiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservationist | 8.40% | 166 |
| Drug Safety Scientist | 8.45% | 60,528 |
| Food Technologist | 19.06% | 103,677 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health microbiologists
The most common foreign language among public health microbiologists is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Bosnian, 8.3%
- Other, 33.4%
Public health microbiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Bosnian | 8.3% |
| Other | 33.4% |