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Scientist, project leader demographics and statistics in the US

Scientist, project leader demographics research summary. Zippia estimates scientist, project leader demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our scientist, project leader estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about scientists, project leader after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 6,201 scientists, project leader currently employed in the United States.
  • 32.2% of all scientists, project leader are women, while 67.8% are men.
  • The average scientist, project leader age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of scientists, project leader is White (45.4%), followed by Asian (35.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) and Black or African American (6.0%).
  • In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
  • 8% of all scientists, project leader are LGBT.
  • Scientists, project leader are 47% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Scientist, project leader gender statistics

32.2% of scientists, project leader are women and 67.8% of scientists, project leader are men.
  • Male, 67.8%
  • Female, 32.2%

Scientist, project leader gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male67.8%
Female32.2%

Scientist, project leader gender pay gap

Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$106,884
female-income
Female income
$107,323

Scientist, project leader gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientist, project leader positions over time. Currently, 32.2% of scientists, project leader are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Scientist, project leader gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201071.52%28.48%
201168.44%31.56%
201273.71%26.29%
201369.80%30.20%
201470.67%29.33%
201571.41%28.59%
201667.48%32.52%
201769.54%30.46%
201868.36%31.64%
201966.80%33.20%
202066.63%33.37%
202167.75%32.25%

Scientist, project leader related jobs gender ratio

We compared scientists, project leader 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 titleMaleFemale
Animal Behaviorist18%82%
Chronic Disease Epidemiologist25%75%
Collector Of Aquarium Specimens27%73%
Scientist, Project Leader68%32%
Forestry Consultant93%7%
Field Agronomist94%6%
Procurement Forester95%5%

Scientist, project leader demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among scientists, project leader is White, which makes up 45.4% of all scientists, project leader. Comparatively, 35.3% of scientists, project leader are Asian and 9.2% of scientists, project leader are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 45.4%
  • Asian, 35.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
  • Black or African American, 6.0%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%

Scientist, project leader race

Scientist, project leader racePercentages
White45.4%
Asian35.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black or African American6.0%
Unknown4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%

Scientist, project leader race and ethnicity over time

See how scientist, project leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Scientist, project leader race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201048.60%4.87%37.87%6.23%
201147.35%5.29%38.34%6.87%
201248.17%5.08%37.51%6.62%
201348.75%5.18%36.12%7.36%
201448.44%5.52%36.72%6.38%
201548.56%4.96%37.51%6.33%
201647.92%4.76%36.31%8.52%
201748.05%5.62%35.81%7.45%
201847.16%5.38%36.67%7.57%
201948.55%5.02%35.87%7.95%
202046.68%4.64%36.16%8.85%
202145.36%6.02%35.32%9.16%

Scientist, project leader wage gap by race

According to our data, white scientists, project leader have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino scientists, project leader have the lowest average salary at $104,218.
$110,000
$109,000
$108,000
$107,000
$106,000
$105,000
$104,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$106,489
White$108,659
Black or African American$106,905
Asian$108,204
Hispanic or Latino$104,218

Average scientist, project leader age

See how the average age of scientists, project leader varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Scientist, project leader age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4034
White3939
Black or African American38.540
Asian4038
Hispanic or Latino3736

Scientist, project leader age breakdown

The average age of scientists, project leader is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the scientist, project leader population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Scientist, project leader age breakdown

Scientist, Project Leader YearsPercentages
40+ years47%
30-40 years39%
20-30 years14%

Scientist, project leader educational attainment

The most common degree for scientists, project leader is bachelor's degree, with 51% of scientists, project leader earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 30% and doctoral degree degree at 16%.
  • Bachelor's, 51%
  • Doctorate, 30%
  • Master's, 16%
  • Associate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Scientists, project leader by degree level

Scientist, project leader degreePercentages
Bachelor's51%
Doctorate30%
Master's16%
Associate1%
Other Degrees2%

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Scientist, project leader wage gap by degree level

According to the data, scientists, project leader with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,382 annually. With a Master's degree, scientists, project leader earn a median annual income of $106,269 compared to $104,275 for scientists, project leader with an Bachelor's degree.
$113,000
$111,000
$109,000
$107,000
$105,000
$103,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$106,269
Bachelor's Degree$104,275
Doctorate Degree$111,382

Scientist, project leader employment statistics

Most scientists, project leader work for a public in the health care industry.

Company size where scientists, project leader work

Below, you can see the size of companies where scientists, project leader work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Scientist, project leader jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees34%

Scientist, project leader jobs by company type

Employees with the scientist, project leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientists, project leader prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Scientist, project leader jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public47%
Private46%
Government2%

Scientist, project leader jobs by industry

The most common industries for scientists, project leader are health care, manufacturing and pharmaceutical.

Health Care

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Fortune 500

Technology

Scientist, project leader turnover and employment statistics

Scientist, project leader unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for scientists, project leader between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Scientist, project leader unemployment rate by year

YearScientist, project leader unemployment rate
20102.36%
20112.60%
20123.20%
20132.82%
20142.34%
20152.18%
20162.71%
20172.30%
20182.40%
20191.58%
20202.14%
20211.42%

Average scientist, project leader tenure

The average scientist, project leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 318 scientists, project leader resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Scientist, project leader tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year5%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years24%
8-10 years6%
11+ years14%

Scientist, project leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of scientists, project leader that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Park Supervisor8.40%2,206
Scientist, Project Leader8.45%-
Junior Biologist9.74%15,523
Food Preservation Scientist19.06%89,569

Similar scientist, project leader jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Park Supervisor8.40%2,206
Junior Biologist9.74%15,523
Food Preservation Scientist19.06%89,569

Foreign languages spoken by scientists, project leader

The most common foreign language among scientists, project leader is Spanish at 13.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.0% and French is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
  • Spanish, 13.0%
  • German, 13.0%
  • French, 13.0%
  • Russian, 13.0%
  • Bulgarian, 4.3%
  • Other, 43.7%

Scientist, project leader languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish13.0%
German13.0%
French13.0%
Russian13.0%
Bulgarian4.3%
Other43.7%

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Scientist, project leader location demographics

Which city has the most Scientists, Project Leader?

By looking through more than 318 resumes, we found that the most popular places for scientists, project leader are San Diego, CA and Cambridge, MA.
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Scientist, project leader jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Pennsylvania3,680$111,544
2Texas3,605$90,071
3New York2,753$104,637
4California2,635$144,606
5Massachusetts2,300$108,708
6North Carolina2,014$91,874
7New Jersey1,785$114,178
8Washington1,558$93,136
9Georgia1,539$90,044
10Ohio1,525$90,850
11Minnesota1,088$110,159
12Michigan1,071$87,812
13Wisconsin1,037$89,912
14Virginia985$92,761
15Missouri912$74,301
16Tennessee848$139,292
17Illinois837$101,088
18Indiana827$117,980
19Maryland760$105,901
20Oregon737$105,533
21Florida703$92,649
22South Carolina596$73,316
23New Hampshire551$87,335
24Nebraska543$84,679
25Alabama515$86,278
26Iowa449$84,742
27Kansas423$80,160
28Kentucky390$81,771
29Maine380$111,864
30New Mexico358$90,747
31Montana353$122,656
32Rhode Island351$93,362
33Colorado351$102,454
34Arizona349$119,653
35Arkansas337$91,002
36Louisiana334$77,805
37Nevada314$125,277
38Oklahoma303$92,829
39District of Columbia298$103,675
40Vermont294$93,885
41North Dakota292$79,344
42South Dakota290$87,448
43Connecticut267$114,478
44Idaho256$93,370
45Hawaii200$97,560
46Utah188$79,157
47West Virginia180$92,619
48Mississippi179$80,389
49Alaska170$112,508
50Delaware134$106,263
51Wyoming133$92,968

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