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Quality control microbiologist demographics and statistics in the US

Quality control microbiologist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates quality control microbiologist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our quality control microbiologist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about quality control microbiologists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 19,283 quality control microbiologists currently employed in the United States.
  • 57.5% of all quality control microbiologists are women, while 42.5% are men.
  • The average quality control microbiologist age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of quality control microbiologists is White (68.2%), followed by Asian (14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%) and Unknown (5.2%).
  • Quality control microbiologists are most in-demand in Idaho Falls, ID.
  • South San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $78,933, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women quality control microbiologists earned 101% of what men earned.
  • California is the best state for quality control microbiologists to live.
  • Quality control microbiologists are 59% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Quality control microbiologist gender statistics

57.5% of quality control microbiologists are women and 42.5% of quality control microbiologists are men.
  • Female, 57.5%
  • Male, 42.5%

Quality control microbiologist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female57.5%
Male42.5%

Quality control microbiologist gender pay gap

Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$58,203
female-income
Female income
$59,076

Quality control microbiologist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quality control microbiologist positions over time. Currently, 57.5% of quality control microbiologists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Quality control microbiologist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201045.46%54.54%
201144.72%55.28%
201250.43%49.57%
201344.90%55.10%
201443.17%56.83%
201547.46%52.54%
201646.15%53.85%
201749.43%50.57%
201843.52%56.48%
201944.18%55.82%
202043.91%56.09%
202142.46%57.54%

Quality control microbiologist related jobs gender ratio

We compared quality control 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 titleMaleFemale
Animal Behaviorist18%82%
Chronic Disease Epidemiologist25%75%
Collector Of Aquarium Specimens27%73%
Quality Control Microbiologist42%58%
Forestry Consultant93%7%
Field Agronomist94%6%
Procurement Forester95%5%

Quality control microbiologist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among quality control microbiologists is White, which makes up 68.2% of all quality control microbiologists. Comparatively, 14.7% of quality control microbiologists are Asian and 8.2% of quality control microbiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 68.2%
  • Asian, 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
  • Unknown, 5.2%
  • Black or African American, 2.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Quality control microbiologist race

Quality control microbiologist racePercentages
White68.2%
Asian14.7%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Unknown5.2%
Black or African American2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Quality control microbiologist race and ethnicity over time

See how quality control microbiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Quality control microbiologist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.86%3.43%16.08%7.29%
201174.33%3.44%13.66%5.34%
201274.12%1.93%14.21%6.91%
201372.31%3.83%13.76%6.48%
201471.83%3.33%14.77%6.59%
201573.04%2.96%14.93%6.44%
201672.86%3.32%14.58%5.61%
201770.60%2.88%16.40%7.25%
201871.91%2.61%14.73%7.45%
201972.79%2.26%15.94%5.94%
202068.34%3.00%13.57%9.01%
202168.20%2.93%14.71%8.22%

Quality control microbiologist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian quality control microbiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White quality control microbiologists have the lowest average salary at $55,726.
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
$58,000
$57,000
$56,000
$55,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$56,544
White$55,726
Black or African American$58,635
Asian$60,437
Hispanic or Latino$59,818

Average quality control microbiologist age

See how the average age of quality control microbiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Quality control microbiologist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown36.535
White4237
Black or African American35
Asian3537
Hispanic or Latino3537

Quality control microbiologist age breakdown

The average age of quality control microbiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the quality control microbiologist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Quality control microbiologist age breakdown

Quality Control Microbiologist YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years33%
20-30 years17%

Quality control microbiologist educational attainment

The most common degree for quality control microbiologists is bachelor's degree, with 81% of quality control microbiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 81%
  • Master's, 12%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Quality control microbiologists by degree level

Quality control microbiologist degreePercentages
Bachelor's81%
Master's12%
Associate5%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees1%

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Quality control microbiologist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, quality control microbiologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,868 annually. With a Master's degree, quality control microbiologists earn a median annual income of $57,088 compared to $52,435 for quality control microbiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
$68,000
$65,000
$62,000
$59,000
$56,000
$53,000
$50,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$57,088
Bachelor's Degree$52,435
Doctorate Degree$65,868

Quality control microbiologist employment statistics

Most quality control microbiologists work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.

Company size where quality control microbiologists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where quality control microbiologists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Quality control microbiologist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees23%

Quality control microbiologist jobs by company type

Employees with the quality control microbiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quality control microbiologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Quality control microbiologist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public38%
Private59%
Government2%

Quality control microbiologist jobs by industry

The most common industries for quality control microbiologists are pharmaceutical, manufacturing and health care.

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Health Care

Fortune 500

Retail

Quality control microbiologist industry statistics

Quality control microbiologist turnover and employment statistics

Quality control microbiologist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for quality control microbiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Quality control microbiologist unemployment rate by year

YearQuality control microbiologist unemployment rate
20103.14%
20113.66%
20124.27%
20133.42%
20143.31%
20151.87%
20163.18%
20172.44%
20181.77%
20191.62%
20202.69%
20212.75%

Average quality control microbiologist tenure

The average quality control microbiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 913 quality control microbiologists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Quality control microbiologist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year25%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years5%
11+ years5%

Quality control microbiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of quality control microbiologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Range Ecologist8.40%316
Postdoctoral Associate8.45%18,093
Quality Control Microbiologist9.74%-
Floriculturist19.06%217

Similar quality control microbiologist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Range Ecologist8.40%316
Postdoctoral Associate8.45%18,093
Floriculturist19.06%217

Foreign languages spoken by quality control microbiologists

The most common foreign language among quality control microbiologists is Spanish at 55.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
  • Spanish, 55.1%
  • French, 8.2%
  • Chinese, 4.1%
  • Vietnamese, 4.1%
  • Italian, 4.1%
  • Other, 24.4%

Quality control microbiologist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish55.1%
French8.2%
Chinese4.1%
Vietnamese4.1%
Italian4.1%
Other24.4%

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Quality control microbiologist location demographics

Where do quality control microbiologists earn the most?

Quality control microbiologists earn the most in Virginia, where the average quality control microbiologist salary is $77,000. The map here shows where quality control microbiologists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Quality Control Microbiologists?

By looking through more than 913 resumes, we found that the most popular places for quality control microbiologists are Philadelphia, PA and Irvine, CA.
Number of Quality Control Microbiologists

Quality control microbiologist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,728$74,664
2Texas2,616$39,608
3Florida1,810$41,817
4Pennsylvania1,749$53,310
5New York1,727$60,248
6North Carolina1,575$44,213
7Illinois1,557$48,280
8Georgia1,392$67,951
9New Jersey1,343$70,103
10Ohio1,294$43,054
11Virginia1,290$77,000
12Massachusetts1,168$75,798
13Maryland1,133$62,772
14Minnesota1,060$46,156
15Michigan1,048$51,719
16Washington1,045$48,114
17Indiana1,013$43,566
18Wisconsin908$45,468
19Tennessee746$45,873
20Missouri701$42,866
21Arizona690$51,435
22Colorado683$51,300
23South Carolina632$39,101
24Oregon603$46,575
25Utah549$40,013
26Alabama529$43,929
27Connecticut522$58,398
28Kentucky510$52,935
29Iowa466$46,177
30New Hampshire348$57,953
31Kansas334$35,813
32Arkansas306$37,589
33Mississippi263$38,953
34Nebraska257$38,977
35Nevada236$52,000
36New Mexico232$39,698
37Louisiana217$35,529
38Oklahoma214$46,496
39Delaware193$57,401
40District of Columbia178$55,948
41Idaho175$42,382
42Rhode Island165$58,389
43Maine141$52,658
44West Virginia125$56,873
45North Dakota100$67,503
46Montana98$43,955
47Hawaii90$49,024
48South Dakota87$35,827
49Vermont81$73,897
50Alaska78$44,260
51Wyoming73$43,758

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