Seismic interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Seismic interpreter gender statistics
12.2% of seismic interpreters are women and 87.8% of seismic interpreters are men.
- Male, 87.8%
- Female, 12.2%
Seismic interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.8% |
| Female | 12.2% |
Seismic interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,241
Female income
$48,873
Seismic interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seismic interpreter positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of seismic interpreters are female.
Seismic interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2011 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2013 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2014 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 2015 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2017 | 89.27% | 10.73% |
| 2018 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2019 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2020 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2021 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
Seismic interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared seismic interpreters 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% |
| Seismic Interpreter | 88% | 12% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Seismic interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seismic interpreters is White, which makes up 62.7% of all seismic interpreters. Comparatively, 12.4% of seismic interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of seismic interpreters are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Seismic interpreter race
| Seismic interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Seismic interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how seismic interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seismic interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Seismic interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown seismic interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian seismic interpreters have the lowest average salary at $50,641.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,450 |
| White | $51,165 |
| Black or African American | $50,649 |
| Asian | $50,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,321 |
Average seismic interpreter age
See how the average age of seismic interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Seismic interpreter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Seismic interpreter age breakdown
The average age of seismic interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the seismic interpreter population.
Seismic interpreter age breakdown
| Seismic Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Seismic interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for seismic interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 57% of seismic interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 32%
- Doctorate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Seismic interpreters by degree level
| Seismic interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Seismic interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, seismic interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,057 annually. With a Associate degree, seismic interpreters earn a median annual income of $49,845 compared to $47,712 for seismic interpreters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,057 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,712 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,845 |
Seismic interpreter employment statistics
Company size where seismic interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seismic interpreters work.
Seismic interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Seismic interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the seismic interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most seismic interpreters prefer to work at public companies over education companies.
Seismic interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 8% |
Seismic interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Seismic interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seismic interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seismic interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seismic interpreter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average seismic interpreter tenure
The average seismic interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 seismic interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Seismic interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Seismic interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seismic interpreters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | 112,704 |
| Seismic Interpreter | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,180 |
Similar seismic interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | 112,704 |
| Chemistry Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,180 |
Foreign languages spoken by seismic interpreters
The most common foreign language among seismic interpreters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and Persian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Persian, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Seismic interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Persian | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |