Research environmental scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Research environmental scientist gender statistics
43.9% of research environmental scientists are women and 56.1% of research environmental scientists are men.
- Male, 56.1%
- Female, 43.9%
Research environmental scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.1% |
| Female | 43.9% |
Research environmental scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,986
Female income
$71,755
Research environmental scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research environmental scientist positions over time. Currently, 43.9% of research environmental scientists are female.
Research environmental scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2011 | 73.23% | 26.77% |
| 2012 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2013 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2014 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2015 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2016 | 71.13% | 28.87% |
| 2017 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2018 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2019 | 58.45% | 41.55% |
| 2020 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
| 2021 | 56.13% | 43.87% |
Research environmental scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared research environmental 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% |
| Research Environmental Scientist | 56% | 44% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Research environmental scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research environmental scientists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all research environmental scientists. Comparatively, 6.2% of research environmental scientists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of research environmental scientists are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Research environmental scientist race
| Research environmental scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Research environmental scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how research environmental scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research environmental scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Research environmental scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american research environmental scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White research environmental scientists have the lowest average salary at $73,879.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,872 |
| White | $73,879 |
| Black or African American | $78,166 |
| Asian | $76,461 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,615 |
Average research environmental scientist age
See how the average age of research environmental scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research environmental scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Research environmental scientist age breakdown
The average age of research environmental scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the research environmental scientist population.
Research environmental scientist age breakdown
| Research Environmental Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Research environmental scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for research environmental scientists is bachelor's degree, with 81% of research environmental scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Research environmental scientists by degree level
| Research environmental scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Research environmental scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,842 |
Research environmental scientist employment statistics
Most research environmental scientists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research environmental scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research environmental scientists work.
Research environmental scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Research environmental scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the research environmental scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research environmental scientists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research environmental scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 14% |
Research environmental scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for research environmental scientists are education, government and non profits.
Research environmental scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Government | 13% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Research environmental scientist turnover and employment statistics
Research environmental scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research environmental scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research environmental scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research environmental scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average research environmental scientist tenure
The average research environmental scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 research environmental scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Research environmental scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Research environmental scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Analysis Operator | 4.45% | 28,713 |
| Laboratory Chemist | 5.26% | 41,322 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Research Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | - |
Similar research environmental scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Core Analysis Operator | 4.45% | 28,713 |
| Laboratory Chemist | 5.26% | 41,322 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
Foreign languages spoken by research environmental scientists
The most common foreign language among research environmental scientists is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and German is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 11.8%
- German, 8.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Other, 38.2%
Research environmental scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 11.8% |
| German | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Other | 38.2% |
