Scientific director demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific director gender statistics
37.3% of scientific directors are women and 62.7% of scientific directors are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Scientific director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Scientific director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,437
Female income
$113,059
Scientific director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific director positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of scientific directors are female.
Scientific director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2011 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2012 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2013 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2014 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2015 | 66.63% | 33.37% |
| 2016 | 62.38% | 37.62% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2018 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| 2019 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2020 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2021 | 62.68% | 37.32% |
Scientific director related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific directors 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 Director | 63% | 37% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Scientific director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific directors is White, which makes up 53.7% of all scientific directors. Comparatively, 26.5% of scientific directors are Asian and 9.4% of scientific directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.7%
- Asian, 26.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Scientific director race
| Scientific director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Asian | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Scientific director race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.93% | 5.04% | 29.10% | 6.44% |
| 2011 | 55.69% | 5.46% | 29.57% | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 56.50% | 5.26% | 28.74% | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 57.09% | 5.35% | 27.34% | 7.58% |
| 2014 | 56.77% | 5.69% | 27.95% | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 56.89% | 5.13% | 28.74% | 6.55% |
| 2016 | 56.25% | 4.93% | 27.54% | 8.74% |
| 2017 | 56.39% | 5.79% | 27.03% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 55.50% | 5.55% | 27.89% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 56.89% | 5.20% | 27.10% | 8.16% |
| 2020 | 55.02% | 4.81% | 27.38% | 9.07% |
| 2021 | 53.69% | 6.19% | 26.54% | 9.38% |
Scientific director wage gap by race
According to our data, white scientific directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino scientific directors have the lowest average salary at $108,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,880 |
| White | $114,955 |
| Black or African American | $112,468 |
| Asian | $114,307 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $108,685 |
Average scientific director age
See how the average age of scientific directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Scientific director age breakdown
The average age of scientific directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the scientific director population.
Scientific director age breakdown
| Scientific Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Scientific director educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific directors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of scientific directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 38% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Doctorate, 38%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Scientific directors by degree level
| Scientific director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Scientific director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,842 annually. With a Master's degree, scientific directors earn a median annual income of $111,569 compared to $108,766 for scientific directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,569 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,766 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,842 |
Scientific director employment statistics
Most scientific directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where scientific directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific directors work.
Scientific director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Scientific director jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scientific director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
Scientific director jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific directors are health care, pharmaceutical and education.
Scientific director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Pharmaceutical | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Scientific director turnover and employment statistics
Scientific director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average scientific director tenure
The average scientific director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 330 scientific directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Scientific director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific directors 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 Conservationist | 8.40% | 6,515 |
| Scientific Director | 8.45% | - |
| Molecular Biologist | 9.74% | 22,019 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Similar scientific director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservationist | 8.40% | 6,515 |
| Molecular Biologist | 9.74% | 22,019 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific directors
The most common foreign language among scientific directors is French at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 23.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- French, 30.8%
- Spanish, 23.1%
- Russian, 15.4%
- German, 7.7%
- Hebrew, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Scientific director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.8% |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| Russian | 15.4% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Hebrew | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
