Scientific aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific aide gender statistics
49.4% of scientific aides are women and 50.6% of scientific aides are men.
- Male, 50.6%
- Female, 49.4%
Scientific aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Scientific aide gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,678
Female income
$36,034
Scientific aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific aide positions over time. Currently, 49.4% of scientific aides are female.
Scientific aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.27% | 47.73% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 36.99% |
| 2012 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2013 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2014 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2015 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2016 | 48.97% | 51.03% |
| 2017 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
| 2018 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2019 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2020 | 47.80% | 52.20% |
| 2021 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
Scientific aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Scientific Aide | 51% | 49% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Scientific aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific aides is White, which makes up 53.7% of all scientific aides. Comparatively, 15.0% of scientific aides are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of scientific aides are Asian.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Scientific aide race
| Scientific aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Scientific aide race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.79% | 6.20% | 13.66% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 64.68% | 5.30% | 13.99% | 12.49% |
| 2012 | 58.54% | 4.61% | 15.10% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 65.18% | 4.83% | 8.98% | 15.52% |
| 2014 | 66.67% | 7.22% | 10.62% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 59.03% | 8.09% | 11.90% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 63.79% | 4.12% | 9.49% | 16.05% |
| 2017 | 61.30% | 5.44% | 9.54% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 59.74% | 5.92% | 10.75% | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 7.21% | 10.30% | 18.37% |
| 2020 | 54.05% | 9.48% | 11.45% | 17.56% |
| 2021 | 53.69% | 8.76% | 13.76% | 14.95% |
Scientific aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown scientific aides have the lowest average salary at $34,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,007 |
| White | $36,335 |
| Black or African American | $34,954 |
| Asian | $37,592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,608 |
Average scientific aide age
See how the average age of scientific aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Scientific aide age breakdown
The average age of scientific aides is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the scientific aide population.
Scientific aide age breakdown
| Scientific Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Scientific aide educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific aides is bachelor's degree, with 77% of scientific aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scientific aides by degree level
| Scientific aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scientific aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,580 annually. With a Associate degree, scientific aides earn a median annual income of $31,084 compared to $30,619 for scientific aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,580 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,084 |
Scientific aide employment statistics
Most scientific aides work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where scientific aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific aides work.
Scientific aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Scientific aide jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Scientific aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 29% |
Scientific aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific aides are government, education and utilities.
Scientific aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Education | 21% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Scientific aide turnover and employment statistics
Scientific aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average scientific aide tenure
The average scientific aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 scientific aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Scientific aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Aide | 5.71% | - |
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | 112,704 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 8.16% | 62,395 |
| Inorganic Chemical Technician | 9.49% | 8,167 |
Similar scientific aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | 112,704 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 8.16% | 62,395 |
| Inorganic Chemical Technician | 9.49% | 8,167 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific aides
The most common foreign language among scientific aides is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Hebrew, 10.0%
Scientific aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Hebrew | 10.0% |