Research staff member demographics and statistics in the US
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Research staff member gender statistics
31.1% of research staff members are women and 68.9% of research staff members are men.
- Male, 68.9%
- Female, 31.1%
Research staff member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.9% |
| Female | 31.1% |
Research staff member gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,423
Female income
$107,875
Research staff member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research staff member positions over time. Currently, 31.1% of research staff members are female.
Research staff member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2012 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2013 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
| 2014 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
| 2015 | 72.51% | 27.49% |
| 2016 | 68.66% | 31.34% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2018 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2019 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2020 | 67.83% | 32.17% |
| 2021 | 68.93% | 31.07% |
Research staff member related jobs gender ratio
We compared research staff members 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 Staff Member | 69% | 31% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Research staff member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research staff members is White, which makes up 53.1% of all research staff members. Comparatively, 26.2% of research staff members are Asian and 9.8% of research staff members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.1%
- Asian, 26.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research staff member race
| Research staff member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Asian | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research staff member race and ethnicity over time
See how research staff member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research staff member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.35% | 5.38% | 28.79% | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 55.10% | 5.81% | 29.27% | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 55.92% | 5.60% | 28.43% | 7.27% |
| 2013 | 56.51% | 5.70% | 27.04% | 8.01% |
| 2014 | 56.19% | 6.04% | 27.64% | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 56.31% | 5.48% | 28.43% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 55.67% | 5.27% | 27.23% | 9.17% |
| 2017 | 55.81% | 6.14% | 26.73% | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 54.92% | 5.89% | 27.59% | 8.22% |
| 2019 | 56.30% | 5.54% | 26.79% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 54.44% | 5.15% | 27.08% | 9.50% |
| 2021 | 53.11% | 6.54% | 26.24% | 9.81% |
Research staff member wage gap by race
According to our data, white research staff members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino research staff members have the lowest average salary at $104,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $107,018 |
| White | $109,248 |
| Black or African American | $107,445 |
| Asian | $108,779 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,685 |
Average research staff member age
See how the average age of research staff members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research staff member 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 staff member age breakdown
The average age of research staff members is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the research staff member population.
Research staff member age breakdown
| Research Staff Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Research staff member educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Research staff members by degree level
| Research staff member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Research staff member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research staff members with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,047 annually. With a Master's degree, research staff members earn a median annual income of $106,791 compared to $104,744 for research staff members with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,791 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,744 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,047 |
Research staff member employment statistics
Most research staff members work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where research staff members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research staff members work.
Research staff member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Research staff member jobs by company type
Employees with the research staff member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research staff members prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Research staff member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 2% |
Research staff member jobs by industry
The most common industries for research staff members are technology, education and professional.
Research staff member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Education | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Research staff member turnover and employment statistics
Research staff member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research staff members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research staff member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research staff member 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 staff member tenure
The average research staff member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 693 research staff members resumes in Zippia's database.
Research staff member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Research staff member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research staff members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Conservationist | 8.40% | 4,230 |
| Research Staff Member | 8.45% | - |
| Fish Culture Supervisor | 9.74% | 1,067 |
| Agriculturist | 19.06% | 201 |
Similar research staff member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Conservationist | 8.40% | 4,230 |
| Fish Culture Supervisor | 9.74% | 1,067 |
| Agriculturist | 19.06% | 201 |
Foreign languages spoken by research staff members
The most common foreign language among research staff members is Spanish at 31.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 15.6% and German is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 31.3%
- Russian, 15.6%
- German, 9.4%
- French, 9.4%
- Italian, 9.4%
- Other, 24.9%
Research staff member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.3% |
| Russian | 15.6% |
| German | 9.4% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Italian | 9.4% |
| Other | 24.9% |
