Remote sensing specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Remote sensing specialist gender statistics
30.3% of remote sensing specialists are women and 69.7% of remote sensing specialists are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Remote sensing specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Remote sensing specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,354
Female income
$69,581
Remote sensing specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in remote sensing specialist positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of remote sensing specialists are female.
Remote sensing specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2011 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 2013 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
| 2014 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| 2015 | 71.97% | 28.03% |
| 2016 | 70.35% | 29.65% |
| 2017 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 29.34% |
| 2019 | 69.90% | 30.10% |
| 2020 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 2021 | 69.66% | 30.34% |
Remote sensing specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared remote sensing specialists 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 Specialist | 70% | 30% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Remote sensing specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among remote sensing specialists is White, which makes up 54.1% of all remote sensing specialists. Comparatively, 27.7% of remote sensing specialists are Asian and 8.8% of remote sensing specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.1%
- Asian, 27.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Remote sensing specialist race
| Remote sensing specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Asian | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Remote sensing specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how remote sensing specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Remote sensing specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.31% | 3.61% | 23.26% | 6.24% |
| 2011 | 64.86% | 3.27% | 22.96% | 6.81% |
| 2012 | 63.33% | 3.48% | 23.41% | 6.92% |
| 2013 | 64.57% | 3.91% | 22.70% | 6.33% |
| 2014 | 64.10% | 3.31% | 24.23% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 64.06% | 3.51% | 23.36% | 6.64% |
| 2016 | 62.24% | 3.77% | 23.82% | 7.51% |
| 2017 | 63.48% | 3.46% | 23.49% | 7.07% |
| 2018 | 60.01% | 3.89% | 25.75% | 7.52% |
| 2019 | 59.19% | 3.62% | 26.03% | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 58.39% | 3.22% | 25.57% | 8.31% |
| 2021 | 54.11% | 3.84% | 27.69% | 8.77% |
Remote sensing specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown remote sensing specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino remote sensing specialists have the lowest average salary at $70,379.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,593 |
| White | $73,305 |
| Black or African American | $71,204 |
| Asian | $73,347 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,379 |
Average remote sensing specialist age
See how the average age of remote sensing specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Remote sensing specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of remote sensing specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the remote sensing specialist population.
Remote sensing specialist age breakdown
| Remote Sensing Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Remote sensing specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for remote sensing specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of remote sensing specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Remote sensing specialists by degree level
| Remote sensing specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Remote sensing specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, remote sensing specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $79,190 annually. With a Master's degree, remote sensing specialists earn a median annual income of $70,777 compared to $67,580 for remote sensing specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,777 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,580 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,190 |
Remote sensing specialist employment statistics
Most remote sensing specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where remote sensing specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where remote sensing specialists work.
Remote sensing specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Remote sensing specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the remote sensing specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most remote sensing specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Remote sensing specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 10% |
Remote sensing specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for remote sensing specialists are technology, professional and government.
Remote sensing specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Remote sensing specialist turnover and employment statistics
Remote sensing specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for remote sensing specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Remote sensing specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Remote sensing specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average remote sensing specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 remote sensing specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Remote sensing specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Remote sensing specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of remote sensing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 4.45% | 869 |
| Materials Scientist | 5.26% | 46,795 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | - |
| Environmental Programs Specialist | 15.61% | 18,178 |
Similar remote sensing specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 4.45% | 869 |
| Materials Scientist | 5.26% | 46,795 |
| Environmental Programs Specialist | 15.61% | 18,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by remote sensing specialists
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Remote sensing specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |