Research laboratory manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Research laboratory manager gender statistics
54.8% of research laboratory managers are women and 45.2% of research laboratory managers are men.
- Female, 54.8%
- Male, 45.2%
Research laboratory manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% |
| Male | 45.2% |
Research laboratory manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,792
Female income
$63,058
Research laboratory manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research laboratory manager positions over time. Currently, 54.8% of research laboratory managers are female.
Research laboratory manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2011 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 2012 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2013 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2014 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2015 | 49.55% | 50.45% |
| 2016 | 44.92% | 55.08% |
| 2017 | 47.31% | 52.69% |
| 2018 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2019 | 44.17% | 55.83% |
| 2020 | 43.98% | 56.02% |
| 2021 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
Research laboratory manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared research laboratory managers 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 Laboratory Manager | 45% | 55% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Research laboratory manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research laboratory managers is White, which makes up 53.2% of all research laboratory managers. Comparatively, 26.3% of research laboratory managers are Asian and 9.7% of research laboratory managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.2%
- Asian, 26.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research laboratory manager race
| Research laboratory manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Asian | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research laboratory manager race and ethnicity over time
See how research laboratory manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research laboratory manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.44% | 5.33% | 28.84% | 6.80% |
| 2011 | 55.20% | 5.75% | 29.31% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 56.01% | 5.55% | 28.48% | 7.20% |
| 2013 | 56.60% | 5.64% | 27.09% | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 56.28% | 5.98% | 27.69% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 56.40% | 5.42% | 28.48% | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 55.76% | 5.22% | 27.28% | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 55.90% | 6.08% | 26.78% | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 55.01% | 5.84% | 27.63% | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 56.40% | 5.49% | 26.84% | 8.53% |
| 2020 | 54.53% | 5.10% | 27.13% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 53.20% | 6.48% | 26.29% | 9.74% |
Research laboratory manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white research laboratory managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino research laboratory managers have the lowest average salary at $61,177.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,553 |
| White | $63,868 |
| Black or African American | $62,805 |
| Asian | $63,592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,177 |
Average research laboratory manager age
See how the average age of research laboratory managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research laboratory manager 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 laboratory manager age breakdown
The average age of research laboratory managers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the research laboratory manager population.
Research laboratory manager age breakdown
| Research Laboratory Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Research laboratory manager educational attainment
The most common degree for research laboratory managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of research laboratory managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Research laboratory managers by degree level
| Research laboratory manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Research laboratory manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research laboratory managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,520 annually. With a Master's degree, research laboratory managers earn a median annual income of $62,419 compared to $61,212 for research laboratory managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,419 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,212 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,520 |
Research laboratory manager employment statistics
Most research laboratory managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research laboratory managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research laboratory managers work.
Research laboratory manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Research laboratory manager jobs by company type
Employees with the research laboratory manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research laboratory managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research laboratory manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 2% |
Research laboratory manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for research laboratory managers are education, health care and manufacturing.
Research laboratory manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Research laboratory manager turnover and employment statistics
Research laboratory manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research laboratory managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research laboratory manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research laboratory manager 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 laboratory manager tenure
The average research laboratory manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,881 research laboratory managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Research laboratory manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Research laboratory manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research laboratory managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Reclamation Specialist | 8.40% | 19,589 |
| Research Laboratory Manager | 8.45% | - |
| Public Health Microbiology Laboratory Director | 9.74% | 97,533 |
| Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 46,471 |
Similar research laboratory manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Reclamation Specialist | 8.40% | 19,589 |
| Public Health Microbiology Laboratory Director | 9.74% | 97,533 |
| Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 46,471 |
Foreign languages spoken by research laboratory managers
The most common foreign language among research laboratory managers is Spanish at 33.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.5% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 33.7%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- German, 8.4%
- Italian, 8.4%
- Other, 30.5%
Research laboratory manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.7% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| German | 8.4% |
| Italian | 8.4% |
| Other | 30.5% |
