Radiation protection specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiation protection specialist gender statistics
18.2% of radiation protection specialists are women and 81.8% of radiation protection specialists are men.
- Male, 81.8%
- Female, 18.2%
Radiation protection specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.8% |
| Female | 18.2% |
Radiation protection specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,583
Female income
$48,413
Radiation protection specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiation protection specialist positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of radiation protection specialists are female.
Radiation protection specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 82.91% | 17.09% |
| 2012 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2013 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2014 | 83.43% | 16.57% |
| 2015 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2016 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2017 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2018 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2019 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2020 | 82.83% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
Radiation protection specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiation protection specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Radiation Protection Specialist | 82% | 18% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Radiation protection specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiation protection specialists is White, which makes up 62.7% of all radiation protection specialists. Comparatively, 12.4% of radiation protection specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of radiation protection specialists are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Radiation protection specialist race
| Radiation protection specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Radiation protection specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how radiation protection specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiation protection specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Radiation protection specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown radiation protection specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian radiation protection specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,670.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,311 |
| White | $51,484 |
| Black or African American | $50,785 |
| Asian | $50,670 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,707 |
Average radiation protection specialist age
See how the average age of radiation protection specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiation protection specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Radiation protection specialist age breakdown
The average age of radiation protection specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the radiation protection specialist population.
Radiation protection specialist age breakdown
| Radiation Protection Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Radiation protection specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for radiation protection specialists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of radiation protection specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 5%
Radiation protection specialists by degree level
| Radiation protection specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Radiation protection specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radiation protection specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,655 annually. With a Associate degree, radiation protection specialists earn a median annual income of $49,423 compared to $46,725 for radiation protection specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,655 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,725 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,423 |
Radiation protection specialist employment statistics
Most radiation protection specialists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where radiation protection specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiation protection specialists work.
Radiation protection specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Radiation protection specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the radiation protection specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiation protection specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radiation protection specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 21% |
Radiation protection specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiation protection specialists are energy, government and utilities.
Radiation protection specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Government | 17% |
| Utilities | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 6% |
Radiation protection specialist turnover and employment statistics
Radiation protection specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiation protection specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiation protection specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiation protection specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average radiation protection specialist tenure
The average radiation protection specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 radiation protection specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiation protection specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Radiation protection specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiation protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Radiation Protection Specialist | 8.16% | - |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% | - |
Similar radiation protection specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% |