Seed laboratory assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Seed laboratory assistant gender statistics
51.3% of seed laboratory assistants are women and 48.7% of seed laboratory assistants are men.
- Female, 51.3%
- Male, 48.7%
Seed laboratory assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% |
| Male | 48.7% |
Seed laboratory assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,370
Female income
$44,246
Seed laboratory assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seed laboratory assistant positions over time. Currently, 51.3% of seed laboratory assistants are female.
Seed laboratory assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2011 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2012 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2013 | 40.30% | 59.70% |
| 2014 | 45.73% | 54.27% |
| 2015 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2016 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2017 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2018 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2019 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2020 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2021 | 48.72% | 51.28% |
Seed laboratory assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared seed laboratory assistants 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 Laboratory Assistant | 49% | 51% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Seed laboratory assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seed laboratory assistants is White, which makes up 71.5% of all seed laboratory assistants. Comparatively, 12.3% of seed laboratory assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of seed laboratory assistants 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 laboratory assistant race
| Seed laboratory assistant 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 laboratory assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how seed laboratory assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seed laboratory assistant 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 laboratory assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american seed laboratory assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino seed laboratory assistants have the lowest average salary at $46,502.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,835 |
| White | $47,208 |
| Black or African American | $48,923 |
| Asian | $47,417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,502 |
Average seed laboratory assistant age
See how the average age of seed laboratory assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Seed laboratory assistant 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 laboratory assistant age breakdown
The average age of seed laboratory assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the seed laboratory assistant population.
Seed laboratory assistant age breakdown
| Seed Laboratory Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Seed laboratory assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for seed laboratory assistants is bachelor's degree, with 62% of seed laboratory assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Seed laboratory assistants by degree level
| Seed laboratory assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Seed laboratory assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, seed laboratory assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,193 annually. With a Associate degree, seed laboratory assistants earn a median annual income of $47,378 compared to $46,091 for seed laboratory assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,193 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,378 |
Seed laboratory assistant turnover and employment statistics
Seed laboratory assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seed laboratory assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seed laboratory assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seed laboratory assistant 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 laboratory assistant tenure
The average seed laboratory assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 seed laboratory assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Seed laboratory assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Seed laboratory assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seed laboratory assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 44,567 |
| Seed Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | - |
| Organic Preparation Technician | 8.16% | 26,332 |
| Assayer | 9.49% | 344 |
Similar seed laboratory assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 44,567 |
| Organic Preparation Technician | 8.16% | 26,332 |
| Assayer | 9.49% | 344 |
Foreign languages spoken by seed laboratory assistants
- Japanese, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Seed laboratory assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |