Resource forester demographics and statistics in the US
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Resource forester gender statistics
13.0% of resource foresters are women and 87.0% of resource foresters are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Resource forester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Resource forester gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,699
Female income
$54,171
Resource forester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resource forester positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of resource foresters are female.
Resource forester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 89.27% | 10.73% |
| 2013 | 88.57% | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2016 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2017 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2018 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2020 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
Resource forester related jobs gender ratio
We compared resource foresters 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 Forester | 87% | 13% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Resource forester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resource foresters is White, which makes up 92.5% of all resource foresters. Comparatively, 3.0% of resource foresters are Unknown and 1.8% of resource foresters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 92.5%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
- Black or African American, 0.2%
Resource forester race
| Resource forester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 92.5% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
Resource forester race and ethnicity over time
See how resource forester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resource forester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.51% | 1.62% | 0.81% | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 90.19% | 1.59% | 0.53% | 3.45% |
| 2012 | 91.26% | 1.91% | 0.55% | 3.28% |
| 2013 | 91.87% | 1.36% | 1.63% | 2.44% |
| 2014 | 92.88% | 1.34% | 0.36% | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 94.83% | 1.43% | 0.89% | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 90.71% | 2.48% | 0.31% | 4.64% |
| 2017 | 92.59% | 1.35% | 1.01% | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 93.99% | 1.41% | 1.06% | 2.47% |
| 2019 | 92.15% | 0.79% | 1.31% | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 92.50% | 0.56% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 92.49% | 0.23% | 1.37% | 1.82% |
Resource forester wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american resource foresters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino resource foresters have the lowest average salary at $49,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,115 |
| White | $50,708 |
| Black or African American | $54,884 |
| Asian | $53,793 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,228 |
Resource forester age breakdown
The average age of resource foresters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the resource forester population.
Resource forester age breakdown
| Resource Forester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Resource forester educational attainment
The most common degree for resource foresters is bachelor's degree, with 80% of resource foresters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
Resource foresters by degree level
| Resource forester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Resource forester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resource foresters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,124 annually. With a Master's degree, resource foresters earn a median annual income of $51,380 compared to $45,137 for resource foresters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,137 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,124 |
Resource forester turnover and employment statistics
Resource forester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resource foresters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resource forester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resource forester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
Average resource forester tenure
The average resource forester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 resource foresters resumes in Zippia's database.
Resource forester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Resource forester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resource foresters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | - |
| Environmental Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 15,929 |
| Wildlife Biologist | 9.74% | 5,376 |
| Product Technology Scientist | 19.06% | 151,750 |
Similar resource forester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 15,929 |
| Wildlife Biologist | 9.74% | 5,376 |
| Product Technology Scientist | 19.06% | 151,750 |