Research geologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Research geologist gender statistics
22.1% of research geologists are women and 77.9% of research geologists are men.
- Male, 77.9%
- Female, 22.1%
Research geologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.9% |
| Female | 22.1% |
Research geologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$127,240
Female income
$119,852
Research geologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research geologist positions over time. Currently, 22.1% of research geologists are female.
Research geologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2011 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 2012 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2013 | 67.05% | 32.95% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 31.18% |
| 2015 | 67.78% | 32.22% |
| 2016 | 67.78% | 32.22% |
| 2017 | 66.12% | 33.88% |
| 2018 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2019 | 73.53% | 26.47% |
| 2020 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2021 | 77.94% | 22.06% |
Research geologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared research geologists 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 Geologist | 78% | 22% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Research geologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research geologists is White, which makes up 81.8% of all research geologists. Comparatively, 6.4% of research geologists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of research geologists are Asian.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Research geologist race
| Research geologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Research geologist race and ethnicity over time
See how research geologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research geologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.22% | 2.59% | 7.12% | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 81.87% | 2.72% | 7.50% | 4.95% |
| 2012 | 83.50% | 2.85% | 5.88% | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 81.82% | 2.11% | 7.41% | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 81.81% | 2.50% | 8.68% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 82.41% | 2.87% | 8.25% | 4.07% |
| 2016 | 82.97% | 2.66% | 6.68% | 5.46% |
| 2017 | 82.00% | 2.60% | 7.05% | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 83.95% | 1.87% | 7.56% | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 82.57% | 1.17% | 7.58% | 6.57% |
| 2020 | 83.16% | 1.53% | 5.23% | 5.73% |
| 2021 | 81.82% | 0.90% | 5.64% | 6.36% |
Research geologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research geologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research geologists have the lowest average salary at $121,983.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $126,158 |
| White | $122,832 |
| Black or African American | $121,983 |
| Asian | $137,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $128,229 |
Average research geologist age
See how the average age of research geologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research geologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Research geologist age breakdown
The average age of research geologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the research geologist population.
Research geologist age breakdown
| Research Geologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Research geologist educational attainment
The most common degree for research geologists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of research geologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Research geologists by degree level
| Research geologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Research geologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research geologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $141,363 annually. With a Master's degree, research geologists earn a median annual income of $128,594 compared to $113,322 for research geologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $128,594 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $113,322 |
| Doctorate Degree | $141,363 |
Research geologist employment statistics
Most research geologists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research geologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research geologists work.
Research geologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Research geologist jobs by company type
Employees with the research geologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research geologists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research geologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 19% |
Research geologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for research geologists are education, government and energy.
Research geologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Government | 17% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Research geologist turnover and employment statistics
Research geologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research geologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research geologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research geologist 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 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average research geologist tenure
The average research geologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 research geologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Research geologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Research geologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research geologists 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 Geologist | 4.45% | - |
| Junior Chemist | 5.26% | 13,461 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Programs Specialist | 15.61% | 18,178 |
Similar research geologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Chemist | 5.26% | 13,461 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Programs Specialist | 15.61% | 18,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by research geologists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Research geologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
