Scientific consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific consultant gender statistics
37.0% of scientific consultants are women and 63.0% of scientific consultants are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
Scientific consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
Scientific consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,128
Female income
$75,511
Scientific consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific consultant positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of scientific consultants are female.
Scientific consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2012 | 66.70% | 33.30% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2014 | 64.20% | 35.80% |
| 2015 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2016 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2017 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2018 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2019 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2020 | 63.78% | 36.22% |
| 2021 | 63.01% | 36.99% |
Scientific consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Scientific Consultant | 63% | 37% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Scientific consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific consultants is White, which makes up 72.7% of all scientific consultants. Comparatively, 14.3% of scientific consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of scientific consultants are Asian.
- White, 72.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Scientific consultant race
| Scientific consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Scientific consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.58% | 3.93% | 4.29% | 11.60% |
| 2011 | 78.07% | 3.81% | 4.62% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 78.14% | 3.72% | 4.61% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 77.53% | 3.97% | 4.50% | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 76.63% | 4.15% | 4.58% | 13.03% |
| 2015 | 77.03% | 3.93% | 4.57% | 12.84% |
| 2016 | 76.54% | 3.66% | 4.63% | 13.44% |
| 2017 | 76.67% | 3.95% | 4.51% | 13.14% |
| 2018 | 76.34% | 3.84% | 4.63% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 76.29% | 3.74% | 4.74% | 13.53% |
| 2020 | 74.66% | 3.85% | 4.64% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 72.70% | 3.85% | 5.17% | 14.33% |
Scientific consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, white scientific consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scientific consultants have the lowest average salary at $73,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,250 |
| White | $85,468 |
| Black or African American | $73,994 |
| Asian | $81,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,544 |
Average scientific consultant age
See how the average age of scientific consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Scientific consultant age breakdown
The average age of scientific consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the scientific consultant population.
Scientific consultant age breakdown
| Scientific Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Scientific consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific consultants is bachelor's degree, with 47% of scientific consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 30% and doctoral degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 30%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scientific consultants by degree level
| Scientific consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 30% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scientific consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific consultants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,536 annually. With a Doctorate degree, scientific consultants earn a median annual income of $101,534 compared to $93,610 for scientific consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,419 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,610 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,534 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,514 |
Scientific consultant employment statistics
Most scientific consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where scientific consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific consultants work.
Scientific consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Scientific consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scientific consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Scientific consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific consultants are health care, technology and education.
Scientific consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Scientific consultant turnover and employment statistics
Scientific consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average scientific consultant tenure
The average scientific consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 scientific consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Scientific consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific consultants 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 Consultant | 6.15% | - |
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Garden Associate | 7.09% | 220,495 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Finance Associate | 7.29% | 83,256 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Similar scientific consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Garden Associate | 7.09% | 220,495 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Finance Associate | 7.29% | 83,256 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific consultants
The most common foreign language among scientific consultants is German at 15.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 15.0% and French is the third-most popular at 15.0%.
- German, 15.0%
- Japanese, 15.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Spanish, 15.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Scientific consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 15.0% |
| Japanese | 15.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Spanish | 15.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
