Seismologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Seismologist gender statistics
6.3% of seismologists are women and 93.8% of seismologists are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Seismologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Seismologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,826
Female income
$95,274
Seismologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seismologist positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of seismologists are female.
Seismologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2011 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2012 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2016 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2019 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2020 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Seismologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared seismologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Seismologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seismologists is White, which makes up 86.5% of all seismologists. Comparatively, 5.3% of seismologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of seismologists are Unknown.
- White, 86.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 0.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Seismologist race
| Seismologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Seismologist race and ethnicity over time
See how seismologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seismologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 88.64% | 1.47% | 4.58% | 4.21% |
| 2019 | 87.27% | 0.77% | 4.60% | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 87.86% | 1.12% | 2.25% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 86.52% | 0.50% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
Seismologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian seismologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american seismologists have the lowest average salary at $96,877.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,014 |
| White | $97,515 |
| Black or African American | $96,877 |
| Asian | $108,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,567 |
Average seismologist age
See how the average age of seismologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Seismologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Seismologist age breakdown
The average age of seismologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the seismologist population.
Seismologist age breakdown
| Seismologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Seismologist educational attainment
The most common degree for seismologists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of seismologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Seismologists by degree level
| Seismologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Seismologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, seismologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,391 annually. With a Master's degree, seismologists earn a median annual income of $101,841 compared to $90,353 for seismologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,841 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,353 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,391 |
Seismologist employment statistics
Company size where seismologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seismologists work.
Seismologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Seismologist jobs by company type
Employees with the seismologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most seismologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Seismologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 55% |
Seismologist turnover and employment statistics
Seismologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seismologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seismologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seismologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average seismologist tenure
The average seismologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 seismologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Seismologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Seismologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seismologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seismologist | 4.45% | - |
| Chemist | 5.26% | 20,221 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Emission Specialist | 15.61% | 19,107 |
Similar seismologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemist | 5.26% | 20,221 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Emission Specialist | 15.61% | 19,107 |
Foreign languages spoken by seismologists
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Seismologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |
