Research affiliate demographics and statistics in the US
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Research affiliate gender statistics
51.0% of research affiliates are women and 49.0% of research affiliates are men.
- Female, 51.0%
- Male, 49.0%
Research affiliate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% |
| Male | 49.0% |
Research affiliate gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,373
Female income
$66,631
Research affiliate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research affiliate positions over time. Currently, 51.0% of research affiliates are female.
Research affiliate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.45% | 46.55% |
| 2011 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
| 2012 | 56.18% | 43.82% |
| 2013 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2014 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
| 2015 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
| 2016 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2017 | 51.07% | 48.93% |
| 2018 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2019 | 47.92% | 52.08% |
| 2020 | 47.72% | 52.28% |
| 2021 | 48.99% | 51.01% |
Research affiliate related jobs gender ratio
We compared research affiliates 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% |
| Research Affiliate | 49% | 51% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Research affiliate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research affiliates is White, which makes up 53.6% of all research affiliates. Comparatively, 26.5% of research affiliates are Asian and 9.4% of research affiliates are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.6%
- Asian, 26.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research affiliate race
| Research affiliate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Asian | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research affiliate race and ethnicity over time
See how research affiliate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research affiliate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.86% | 5.08% | 29.06% | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 55.61% | 5.51% | 29.53% | 7.15% |
| 2012 | 56.42% | 5.30% | 28.70% | 6.90% |
| 2013 | 57.01% | 5.40% | 27.30% | 7.64% |
| 2014 | 56.69% | 5.74% | 27.91% | 6.66% |
| 2015 | 56.81% | 5.18% | 28.70% | 6.61% |
| 2016 | 56.18% | 4.97% | 27.50% | 8.80% |
| 2017 | 56.31% | 5.84% | 26.99% | 7.72% |
| 2018 | 55.42% | 5.59% | 27.85% | 7.84% |
| 2019 | 56.81% | 5.24% | 27.06% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 54.94% | 4.85% | 27.34% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 53.62% | 6.24% | 26.50% | 9.44% |
Research affiliate wage gap by race
According to our data, white research affiliates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino research affiliates have the lowest average salary at $64,809.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,142 |
| White | $67,414 |
| Black or African American | $66,386 |
| Asian | $67,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,809 |
Average research affiliate age
See how the average age of research affiliates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research affiliate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Research affiliate age breakdown
The average age of research affiliates is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the research affiliate population.
Research affiliate age breakdown
| Research Affiliate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Research affiliate educational attainment
The most common degree for research affiliates is bachelor's degree, with 53% of research affiliates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 23% and doctoral degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Doctorate, 23%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Research affiliates by degree level
| Research affiliate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Doctorate | 23% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Research affiliate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research affiliates with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,008 annually. With a Master's degree, research affiliates earn a median annual income of $66,013 compared to $64,843 for research affiliates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,843 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,008 |
Research affiliate employment statistics
Most research affiliates work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research affiliates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research affiliates work.
Research affiliate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Research affiliate jobs by company type
Employees with the research affiliate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research affiliates prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research affiliate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 8% |
Research affiliate jobs by industry
The most common industries for research affiliates are education, professional and technology.
Research affiliate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Research affiliate turnover and employment statistics
Research affiliate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research affiliates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research affiliate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research affiliate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average research affiliate tenure
The average research affiliate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 research affiliates resumes in Zippia's database.
Research affiliate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Research affiliate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research affiliates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Specialist | 8.40% | 18,942 |
| Research Affiliate | 8.45% | - |
| Wildlife Health Specialist | 9.74% | 52,222 |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Similar research affiliate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Specialist | 8.40% | 18,942 |
| Wildlife Health Specialist | 9.74% | 52,222 |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Foreign languages spoken by research affiliates
The most common foreign language among research affiliates is Spanish at 31.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.3% and German is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 31.0%
- Chinese, 10.3%
- German, 10.3%
- French, 10.3%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Other, 31.2%
Research affiliate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.0% |
| Chinese | 10.3% |
| German | 10.3% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Other | 31.2% |
