Seed analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Seed analyst gender statistics
62.5% of seed analysts are women and 37.5% of seed analysts are men.
- Female, 62.5%
- Male, 37.5%
Seed analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% |
| Male | 37.5% |
Seed analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,123
Female income
$33,616
Seed analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seed analyst positions over time. Currently, 62.5% of seed analysts are female.
Seed analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2011 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
| 2012 | 28.51% | 71.49% |
| 2013 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2014 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2015 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
| 2016 | 32.04% | 67.96% |
| 2017 | 33.76% | 66.24% |
| 2018 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2019 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2020 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2021 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
Seed analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared seed analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Seed Analyst | 38% | 63% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Seed analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seed analysts is White, which makes up 71.5% of all seed analysts. Comparatively, 12.3% of seed analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of seed analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Seed analyst race
| Seed analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Seed analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how seed analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seed analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.66% | 8.85% | 4.69% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 75.43% | 4.38% | 6.08% | 12.41% |
| 2012 | 76.77% | 4.16% | 4.89% | 11.98% |
| 2013 | 74.15% | 6.34% | 5.37% | 11.71% |
| 2014 | 73.49% | 5.65% | 5.85% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 77.24% | 5.89% | 3.86% | 9.96% |
| 2016 | 75.16% | 7.16% | 4.84% | 8.84% |
| 2017 | 72.62% | 7.91% | 6.29% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 6.77% | 5.45% | 14.10% |
| 2019 | 75.00% | 6.71% | 5.54% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 77.85% | 4.57% | 5.25% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 71.48% | 7.30% | 3.98% | 12.27% |
Seed analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american seed analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino seed analysts have the lowest average salary at $34,708.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,868 |
| White | $35,046 |
| Black or African American | $35,860 |
| Asian | $35,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,708 |
Average seed analyst age
See how the average age of seed analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Seed analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Seed analyst age breakdown
The average age of seed analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the seed analyst population.
Seed analyst age breakdown
| Seed Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Seed analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for seed analysts is bachelor's degree, with 64% of seed analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Seed analysts by degree level
| Seed analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Seed analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, seed analysts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,515 annually. With a Associate degree, seed analysts earn a median annual income of $35,127 compared to $34,510 for seed analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,510 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,515 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,127 |
Seed analyst employment statistics
Company size where seed analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seed analysts work.
Seed analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Seed analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the seed analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most seed analysts prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Seed analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 40% |
Seed analyst turnover and employment statistics
Seed analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seed analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seed analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seed analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 4.96% |
| 2014 | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average seed analyst tenure
The average seed analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 seed analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Seed analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Seed analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seed analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | - |
| Nuclear Operating Technician | 8.16% | 38,461 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Similar seed analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Nuclear Operating Technician | 8.16% | 38,461 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Foreign languages spoken by seed analysts
The most common foreign language among seed analysts is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Seed analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |