Remote sensing scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Remote sensing scientist gender statistics
37.9% of remote sensing scientists are women and 62.1% of remote sensing scientists are men.
- Male, 62.1%
- Female, 37.9%
Remote sensing scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.1% |
| Female | 37.9% |
Remote sensing scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,494
Female income
$80,839
Remote sensing scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in remote sensing scientist positions over time. Currently, 37.9% of remote sensing scientists are female.
Remote sensing scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2011 | 65.58% | 34.42% |
| 2012 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2013 | 65.26% | 34.74% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2015 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2016 | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 2017 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2018 | 63.18% | 36.82% |
| 2019 | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| 2020 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2021 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
Remote sensing scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared remote sensing scientists 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% |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 62% | 38% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Remote sensing scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among remote sensing scientists is White, which makes up 56.3% of all remote sensing scientists. Comparatively, 28.9% of remote sensing scientists are Asian and 6.6% of remote sensing scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.3%
- Asian, 28.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Remote sensing scientist race
| Remote sensing scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Asian | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Remote sensing scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how remote sensing scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Remote sensing scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.50% | 2.75% | 24.51% | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 67.05% | 2.42% | 24.21% | 4.66% |
| 2012 | 65.52% | 2.63% | 24.66% | 4.76% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 3.05% | 23.95% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 2.45% | 25.48% | 3.89% |
| 2015 | 66.25% | 2.66% | 24.61% | 4.49% |
| 2016 | 64.43% | 2.92% | 25.07% | 5.36% |
| 2017 | 65.67% | 2.60% | 24.74% | 4.92% |
| 2018 | 62.20% | 3.04% | 27.00% | 5.37% |
| 2019 | 61.38% | 2.76% | 27.28% | 6.27% |
| 2020 | 60.58% | 2.37% | 26.82% | 6.15% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 2.98% | 28.94% | 6.62% |
Remote sensing scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown remote sensing scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino remote sensing scientists have the lowest average salary at $81,889.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,134 |
| White | $85,752 |
| Black or African American | $82,976 |
| Asian | $85,809 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,889 |
Average remote sensing scientist age
See how the average age of remote sensing scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Remote sensing scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36 |
| White | 38 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 33 |
Remote sensing scientist age breakdown
The average age of remote sensing scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the remote sensing scientist population.
Remote sensing scientist age breakdown
| Remote Sensing Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Remote sensing scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for remote sensing scientists is bachelor's degree, with 46% of remote sensing scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 31%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Associate, 4%
Remote sensing scientists by degree level
| Remote sensing scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Remote sensing scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, remote sensing scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,584 annually. With a Master's degree, remote sensing scientists earn a median annual income of $82,413 compared to $78,213 for remote sensing scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,213 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,584 |
Remote sensing scientist employment statistics
Most remote sensing scientists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where remote sensing scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where remote sensing scientists work.
Remote sensing scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Remote sensing scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the remote sensing scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most remote sensing scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Remote sensing scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 7% |
Remote sensing scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for remote sensing scientists are education, health care and technology.
Remote sensing scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Remote sensing scientist turnover and employment statistics
Remote sensing scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for remote sensing scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Remote sensing scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Remote sensing scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.21% |
| 2012 | 2.98% |
| 2013 | 2.91% |
| 2014 | 2.69% |
| 2015 | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average remote sensing scientist tenure
The average remote sensing scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 remote sensing scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Remote sensing scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 30% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Remote sensing scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of remote sensing scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 4.45% | 869 |
| Senior Quality Control Chemist | 5.26% | 82,649 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | - |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | 2,228 |
Similar remote sensing scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 4.45% | 869 |
| Senior Quality Control Chemist | 5.26% | 82,649 |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | 2,228 |
Foreign languages spoken by remote sensing scientists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Remote sensing scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
