Research soil scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Research soil scientist gender statistics
34.3% of research soil scientists are women and 65.7% of research soil scientists are men.
- Male, 65.7%
- Female, 34.3%
Research soil scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.7% |
| Female | 34.3% |
Research soil scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,005
Female income
$74,836
Research soil scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research soil scientist positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of research soil scientists are female.
Research soil scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.86% | 21.14% |
| 2011 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2012 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2013 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2014 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2015 | 69.68% | 30.32% |
| 2016 | 60.66% | 39.34% |
| 2017 | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| 2018 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2020 | 62.10% | 37.90% |
| 2021 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
Research soil scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared research soil scientists 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 Soil Scientist | 66% | 34% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Research soil scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research soil scientists is White, which makes up 78.0% of all research soil scientists. Comparatively, 9.4% of research soil scientists are Asian and 5.9% of research soil scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 78.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Research soil scientist race
| Research soil scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Research soil scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how research soil scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research soil scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.84% | 2.28% | 5.82% | 2.78% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 1.69% | 5.54% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 88.33% | 1.86% | 4.77% | 3.18% |
| 2013 | 86.05% | 2.07% | 7.49% | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 84.75% | 2.47% | 6.36% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 80.40% | 2.02% | 7.74% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 3.39% | 9.14% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 80.12% | 4.75% | 8.01% | 5.93% |
| 2018 | 84.36% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 5.21% |
| 2019 | 86.05% | 2.57% | 7.23% | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 87.20% | 1.35% | 5.38% | 3.50% |
| 2021 | 78.03% | 3.66% | 9.38% | 5.95% |
Research soil scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american research soil scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White research soil scientists have the lowest average salary at $72,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,414 |
| White | $72,797 |
| Black or African American | $77,690 |
| Asian | $76,121 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,101 |
Average research soil scientist age
See how the average age of research soil scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research soil scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Research soil scientist age breakdown
The average age of research soil scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the research soil scientist population.
Research soil scientist age breakdown
| Research Soil Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Research soil scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for research soil scientists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of research soil scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 11% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research soil scientists by degree level
| Research soil scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research soil scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,835 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,000 |
Research soil scientist employment statistics
Research soil scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the research soil scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research soil scientists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Research soil scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Research soil scientist turnover and employment statistics
Research soil scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research soil scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research soil scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research soil scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average research soil scientist tenure
The average research soil scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 research soil scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Research soil scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Research soil scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research soil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Policy Analyst | 8.40% | 1,475 |
| Principle Investigator | 8.45% | 5,554 |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | 117 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | - |
Similar research soil scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Policy Analyst | 8.40% | 1,475 |
| Principle Investigator | 8.45% | 5,554 |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | 117 |
Foreign languages spoken by research soil scientists
The most common foreign language among research soil scientists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Research soil scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |