Research dietitian demographics and statistics in the US
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Research dietitian gender statistics
94.6% of research dietitians are women and 5.4% of research dietitians are men.
- Female, 94.6%
- Male, 5.4%
Research dietitian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.6% |
| Male | 5.4% |
Research dietitian gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,167
Female income
$49,937
Research dietitian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research dietitian positions over time. Currently, 94.6% of research dietitians are female.
Research dietitian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% | 94.37% |
| 2011 | 6.71% | 93.29% |
| 2012 | 7.41% | 92.59% |
| 2013 | 6.88% | 93.12% |
| 2014 | 9.08% | 90.92% |
| 2015 | 6.42% | 93.58% |
| 2016 | 8.17% | 91.83% |
| 2017 | 6.79% | 93.21% |
| 2018 | 6.03% | 93.97% |
| 2019 | 6.08% | 93.92% |
| 2020 | 6.46% | 93.54% |
| 2021 | 5.41% | 94.59% |
Research dietitian related jobs gender ratio
We compared research dietitians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Research Dietitian | 5% | 95% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Research dietitian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research dietitians is White, which makes up 65.9% of all research dietitians. Comparatively, 10.8% of research dietitians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of research dietitians are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Research dietitian race
| Research dietitian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Research dietitian race and ethnicity over time
See how research dietitian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research dietitian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.67% | 9.55% | 9.72% | 9.78% |
| 2011 | 65.02% | 13.89% | 8.69% | 10.98% |
| 2012 | 66.86% | 12.11% | 8.16% | 10.44% |
| 2013 | 67.40% | 12.68% | 8.44% | 9.22% |
| 2014 | 67.78% | 11.79% | 8.83% | 9.16% |
| 2015 | 65.95% | 12.45% | 9.18% | 10.15% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 10.99% | 8.98% | 12.65% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 8.12% | 8.29% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 69.82% | 9.74% | 7.78% | 10.65% |
| 2019 | 67.78% | 8.23% | 8.38% | 12.38% |
| 2020 | 68.43% | 7.86% | 10.19% | 9.00% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 9.11% | 9.71% | 10.76% |
Research dietitian wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino research dietitians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research dietitians have the lowest average salary at $44,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,534 |
| White | $49,770 |
| Black or African American | $44,849 |
| Asian | $51,055 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,073 |
Average research dietitian age
See how the average age of research dietitians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research dietitian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Research dietitian age breakdown
The average age of research dietitians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the research dietitian population.
Research dietitian age breakdown
| Research Dietitian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Research dietitian educational attainment
The most common degree for research dietitians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of research dietitians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 1%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research dietitians by degree level
| Research dietitian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research dietitian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,629 |
Research dietitian employment statistics
Most research dietitians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where research dietitians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research dietitians work.
Research dietitian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Research dietitian jobs by company type
Employees with the research dietitian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research dietitians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Research dietitian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 6% |
Research dietitian jobs by industry
The most common industries for research dietitians are health care, education and manufacturing.
Research dietitian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 43% |
| Education | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Research dietitian turnover and employment statistics
Research dietitian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research dietitians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research dietitian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research dietitian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average research dietitian tenure
The average research dietitian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 research dietitians resumes in Zippia's database.
Research dietitian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Research dietitian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research dietitians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Dietitian | 8.27% | - |
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 1,883 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar research dietitian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 1,883 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by research dietitians
The most common foreign language among research dietitians is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hakka at 7.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Hakka, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Malay, 7.1%
- Cantonese, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Research dietitian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Hakka | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Malay | 7.1% |
| Cantonese | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |