Restoration ecologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Restoration ecologist gender statistics
30.9% of restoration ecologists are women and 69.1% of restoration ecologists are men.
- Male, 69.1%
- Female, 30.9%
Restoration ecologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.1% |
| Female | 30.9% |
Restoration ecologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,210
Female income
$53,993
Restoration ecologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in restoration ecologist positions over time. Currently, 30.9% of restoration ecologists are female.
Restoration ecologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2011 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2012 | 75.50% | 24.50% |
| 2013 | 71.17% | 28.83% |
| 2014 | 69.71% | 30.29% |
| 2015 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2017 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2018 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 2019 | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 2020 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2021 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
Restoration ecologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared restoration ecologists 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% |
| Restoration Ecologist | 69% | 31% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Restoration ecologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among restoration ecologists is White, which makes up 72.0% of all restoration ecologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of restoration ecologists are Asian and 8.7% of restoration ecologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Restoration ecologist race
| Restoration ecologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Restoration ecologist race and ethnicity over time
See how restoration ecologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Restoration ecologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 3.59% | 11.79% | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 78.17% | 3.60% | 9.37% | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 77.96% | 2.09% | 9.92% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 76.14% | 3.99% | 9.46% | 6.96% |
| 2014 | 75.67% | 3.49% | 10.48% | 7.07% |
| 2015 | 76.88% | 3.12% | 10.64% | 6.92% |
| 2016 | 76.70% | 3.48% | 10.29% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 74.44% | 3.04% | 12.11% | 7.73% |
| 2018 | 75.75% | 2.77% | 10.44% | 7.93% |
| 2019 | 76.62% | 2.42% | 11.65% | 6.43% |
| 2020 | 72.18% | 3.16% | 9.28% | 9.49% |
| 2021 | 72.03% | 3.09% | 10.42% | 8.71% |
Restoration ecologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian restoration ecologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White restoration ecologists have the lowest average salary at $50,752.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,074 |
| White | $50,752 |
| Black or African American | $53,543 |
| Asian | $55,333 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,476 |
Average restoration ecologist age
See how the average age of restoration ecologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Restoration ecologist 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 |
Restoration ecologist age breakdown
The average age of restoration ecologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the restoration ecologist population.
Restoration ecologist age breakdown
| Restoration Ecologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Restoration ecologist educational attainment
The most common degree for restoration ecologists is bachelor's degree, with 85% of restoration ecologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Restoration ecologists by degree level
| Restoration ecologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Restoration ecologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, restoration ecologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,453 annually. With a Master's degree, restoration ecologists earn a median annual income of $52,257 compared to $47,689 for restoration ecologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,257 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,689 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,453 |
Restoration ecologist employment statistics
Most restoration ecologists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where restoration ecologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where restoration ecologists work.
Restoration ecologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Restoration ecologist jobs by company type
Employees with the restoration ecologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most restoration ecologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Restoration ecologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 29% |
Restoration ecologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for restoration ecologists are government, professional and non profits.
Restoration ecologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Restoration ecologist turnover and employment statistics
Restoration ecologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for restoration ecologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Restoration ecologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Restoration ecologist 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 restoration ecologist tenure
The average restoration ecologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 restoration ecologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Restoration ecologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Restoration ecologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of restoration ecologists 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 |
| Research Staff Member | 8.45% | 118,661 |
| Restoration Ecologist | 9.74% | - |
| Animal Breeding And Genetics Professor | 19.06% | 14,127 |
Similar restoration ecologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Research Staff Member | 8.45% | 118,661 |
| Animal Breeding And Genetics Professor | 19.06% | 14,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by restoration ecologists
The most common foreign language among restoration ecologists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Restoration ecologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |