Research geneticist demographics and statistics in the US
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Research geneticist gender statistics
14.3% of research geneticists are women and 85.7% of research geneticists are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Research geneticist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Research geneticist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,382
Female income
$73,717
Research geneticist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research geneticist positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of research geneticists are female.
Research geneticist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2013 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2019 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Research geneticist related jobs gender ratio
We compared research geneticists 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 Geneticist | 86% | 14% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Research geneticist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research geneticists is White, which makes up 56.4% of all research geneticists. Comparatively, 27.9% of research geneticists are Asian and 7.4% of research geneticists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.4%
- Asian, 27.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research geneticist race
| Research geneticist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Asian | 27.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research geneticist race and ethnicity over time
See how research geneticist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research geneticist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.62% | 3.45% | 30.50% | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 3.87% | 30.98% | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 3.67% | 30.14% | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 59.77% | 3.76% | 28.75% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 59.45% | 4.10% | 29.35% | 4.60% |
| 2015 | 59.57% | 3.55% | 30.14% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 3.34% | 28.94% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 4.20% | 28.44% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 3.96% | 29.30% | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 59.57% | 3.61% | 28.50% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 57.70% | 3.22% | 28.79% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 4.60% | 27.95% | 7.38% |
Research geneticist wage gap by race
According to our data, white research geneticists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino research geneticists have the lowest average salary at $71,352.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,081 |
| White | $74,737 |
| Black or African American | $73,398 |
| Asian | $74,389 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,352 |
Average research geneticist age
See how the average age of research geneticists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research geneticist 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 geneticist age breakdown
The average age of research geneticists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the research geneticist population.
Research geneticist age breakdown
| Research Geneticist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Research geneticist educational attainment
The most common degree for research geneticists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of research geneticists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 33% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Doctorate, 33%
- Master's, 11%
Research geneticists by degree level
| Research geneticist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Master's | 11% |
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Research geneticist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research geneticists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $76,821 annually. With a Master's degree, research geneticists earn a median annual income of $72,913 compared to $71,396 for research geneticists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,913 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,396 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,821 |
Research geneticist employment statistics
Company size where research geneticists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research geneticists work.
Research geneticist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Research geneticist jobs by company type
Employees with the research geneticist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research geneticists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Research geneticist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 33% |
Research geneticist turnover and employment statistics
Research geneticist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research geneticists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research geneticist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research geneticist 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 geneticist tenure
The average research geneticist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 research geneticists resumes in Zippia's database.
Research geneticist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 41% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Research geneticist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research geneticists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | 7,523 |
| Research Geneticist | 8.45% | - |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | 117 |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
Similar research geneticist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | 7,523 |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | 117 |
| Viticulturist | 19.06% | 205 |
