Resource biologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Resource biologist gender statistics
41.2% of resource biologists are women and 58.8% of resource biologists are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 41.2%
Resource biologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.8% |
| Female | 41.2% |
Resource biologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,385
Female income
$60,501
Resource biologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resource biologist positions over time. Currently, 41.2% of resource biologists are female.
Resource biologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2011 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2012 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2013 | 61.21% | 38.79% |
| 2014 | 59.53% | 40.47% |
| 2015 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2016 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2017 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2018 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2019 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2020 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
| 2021 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
Resource biologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared resource biologists 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% |
| Resource Biologist | 59% | 41% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Resource biologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resource biologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all resource biologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of resource biologists are Asian and 6.3% of resource biologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Resource biologist race
| Resource biologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Resource biologist race and ethnicity over time
See how resource biologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resource biologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Resource biologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian resource biologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White resource biologists have the lowest average salary at $56,243.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,277 |
| White | $56,243 |
| Black or African American | $59,936 |
| Asian | $62,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,452 |
Average resource biologist age
See how the average age of resource biologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resource biologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Resource biologist age breakdown
The average age of resource biologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the resource biologist population.
Resource biologist age breakdown
| Resource Biologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Resource biologist educational attainment
The most common degree for resource biologists is bachelor's degree, with 90% of resource biologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 6% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 90%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
Resource biologists by degree level
| Resource biologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 90% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
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Resource biologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resource biologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,317 annually. With a Master's degree, resource biologists earn a median annual income of $57,966 compared to $52,121 for resource biologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,121 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,317 |
Resource biologist employment statistics
Company size where resource biologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resource biologists work.
Resource biologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Resource biologist turnover and employment statistics
Resource biologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resource biologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resource biologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resource biologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average resource biologist tenure
The average resource biologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 resource biologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Resource biologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Resource biologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resource biologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 8.45% | 18,093 |
| Resource Biologist | 9.74% | - |
| Research Food Technologist | 19.06% | 139,417 |
Similar resource biologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 8.45% | 18,093 |
| Research Food Technologist | 19.06% | 139,417 |
Foreign languages spoken by resource biologists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 33.3%
Resource biologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 33.3% |