The average employee age for scientists is 40 years. The scientist workforce reached a whopping 46,999 in 2020!
Among scientists, we discovered that 38.2% of them are women, while 50.3% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among scientists is White, which makes up 53.9% of all scientists. Comparatively, there are 29.5% of the Asian ethnicity and 7.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The majority of scientists are located in MA, Cambridge and CA, San Diego.
Scientists are more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies. Taking it a step further, scientists are more likely to find a job in the pharmaceutical industry. Looking at scientist statistics, we found was that Nevada, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Jersey are where scientists find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about scientist demographics? We analyzed 14,847 scientists resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Scientist Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as scientists. Keep reading to find out what the results for scientists were.
Scientist Gender Ratio
Among scientists, 38.2% of them are women compared to 50.3% which are men.
- Male, 50.3%
- Female, 38.2%
- Unknown, 11.5%
Scientist Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among scientists is White, which makes up 53.9% of all scientists. Comparatively, there are 29.5% of the Asian ethnicity and 7.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 53.9%
- Asian, 29.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Scientists
The chart below shows that 30.6% of scientists speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.8% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 30.6%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- French, 11.1%
- German, 9.3%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Other, 31.5%
Scientist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among scientists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Scientist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the scientist position over time.
Scientist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of scientists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of scientists based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Scientist
By looking over 14,847 scientists resumes, we figured out that the average scientist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 34%.
Scientist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of scientist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of scientists is 40+ years old, which represents 46% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Scientists with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, field agronomist and procurement forester have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 22% | 78% |
| Public Health Microbiologist | 25% | 70% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 25% | 70% |
| Scientist | 50% | 38% |
| Forestry Consultant | 86% | 7% |
| Procurement Forester | 87% | 8% |
| Field Agronomist | 87% | 6% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Scientists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to scientists.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Planning Assistant | 11.26% |
| Meteorologist | 15.19% |
| Aquatic Ecologist | 18.62% |
| Scientist | 21.10% |
| Field Researcher | 31.58% |
| School Psychologist | 34.48% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Scientist?
Scientist Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Black or African American men and Asian men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Scientist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,231 |
| Master's Degree | $89,798 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,465 |
Scientist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
