Scientific database curator demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific database curator gender statistics
38.9% of scientific database curators are women and 61.1% of scientific database curators are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Scientific database curator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Scientific database curator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,868
Female income
$64,277
Scientific database curator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific database curator positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of scientific database curators are female.
Scientific database curator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2011 | 63.27% | 36.73% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
| 2013 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2014 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2015 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2016 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2017 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2018 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2019 | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 2020 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
Scientific database curator related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific database curators 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% |
| Scientific Database Curator | 61% | 39% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Scientific database curator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific database curators is White, which makes up 74.7% of all scientific database curators. Comparatively, 11.1% of scientific database curators are Asian and 6.3% of scientific database curators 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%
Scientific database curator race
| Scientific database curator 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% |
Scientific database curator race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific database curator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific database curator 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% |
Scientific database curator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific database curators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White scientific database curators have the lowest average salary at $59,136.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,755 |
| White | $59,136 |
| Black or African American | $63,682 |
| Asian | $66,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,730 |
Average scientific database curator age
See how the average age of scientific database curators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific database curator 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 |
Scientific database curator age breakdown
The average age of scientific database curators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the scientific database curator population.
Scientific database curator age breakdown
| Scientific Database Curator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Scientific database curator educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific database curators is bachelor's degree, with 47% of scientific database curators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Master's, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
Scientific database curators by degree level
| Scientific database curator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Scientific database curator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific database curators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,233 annually. With a Master's degree, scientific database curators earn a median annual income of $61,050 compared to $54,099 for scientific database curators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,099 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,233 |
Scientific database curator employment statistics
Company size where scientific database curators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific database curators work.
Scientific database curator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Scientific database curator turnover and employment statistics
Scientific database curator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific database curators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific database curator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific database curator 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 scientific database curator tenure
The average scientific database curator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 scientific database curators resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific database curator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Scientific database curator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific database curators 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% | 7,523 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 8.45% | 53,535 |
| Scientific Database Curator | 9.74% | - |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
Similar scientific database curator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | 7,523 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 8.45% | 53,535 |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific database curators
The most common foreign language among scientific database curators is German at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 40.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 40.0%
- French, 40.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Scientific database curator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 40.0% |
| French | 40.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
