Seismic observer demographics and statistics in the US
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Seismic observer gender statistics
5.9% of seismic observers are women and 94.1% of seismic observers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Seismic observer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Seismic observer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,095
Female income
$48,742
Seismic observer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seismic observer positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of seismic observers are female.
Seismic observer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2011 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2012 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2013 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2014 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2017 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2019 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Seismic observer related jobs gender ratio
We compared seismic observers 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 Observer | 94% | 6% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Seismic observer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seismic observers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all seismic observers. Comparatively, 12.4% of seismic observers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of seismic observers 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 observer race
| Seismic observer 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 observer race and ethnicity over time
See how seismic observer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seismic observer 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 observer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown seismic observers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american seismic observers have the lowest average salary at $51,273.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,588 |
| White | $51,981 |
| Black or African American | $51,273 |
| Asian | $51,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,177 |
Average seismic observer age
See how the average age of seismic observers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Seismic observer 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 observer age breakdown
The average age of seismic observers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the seismic observer population.
Seismic observer age breakdown
| Seismic Observer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Seismic observer educational attainment
The most common degree for seismic observers is master's degree, with 27% of seismic observers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Master's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Seismic observers by degree level
| Seismic observer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Seismic observer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, seismic observers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,875 annually. With a Associate degree, seismic observers earn a median annual income of $50,838 compared to $47,487 for seismic observers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,875 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,487 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,838 |
Seismic observer employment statistics
Company size where seismic observers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seismic observers work.
Seismic observer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Seismic observer turnover and employment statistics
Seismic observer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seismic observers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seismic observer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seismic observer 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 observer tenure
The average seismic observer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 seismic observers resumes in Zippia's database.
Seismic observer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Seismic observer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seismic observers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Field Aide | 7.88% | 84,932 |
| Seismic Observer | 8.16% | - |
| Spectrograph Operator | 9.49% | 31,947 |
Similar seismic observer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Field Aide | 7.88% | 84,932 |
| Spectrograph Operator | 9.49% | 31,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by seismic observers
The most common foreign language among seismic observers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Armenian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Armenian, 25.0%
Seismic observer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Armenian | 25.0% |