Senior assistant scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior assistant scientist gender statistics
58.2% of senior assistant scientists are women and 41.8% of senior assistant scientists are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Senior assistant scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Senior assistant scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,418
Female income
$61,483
Senior assistant scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior assistant scientist positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of senior assistant scientists are female.
Senior assistant scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2011 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2012 | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 2013 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 2014 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
| 2015 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2016 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
| 2017 | 40.55% | 59.45% |
| 2018 | 43.32% | 56.68% |
| 2019 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2020 | 47.18% | 52.82% |
| 2021 | 41.77% | 58.23% |
Senior assistant scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior assistant scientists 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% |
| Senior Assistant Scientist | 42% | 58% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Senior assistant scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior assistant scientists is White, which makes up 59.8% of all senior assistant scientists. Comparatively, 18.2% of senior assistant scientists are Asian and 9.4% of senior assistant scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.8%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior assistant scientist race
| Senior assistant scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior assistant scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior assistant scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior assistant scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 8.05% | 18.04% | 5.27% |
| 2011 | 65.91% | 7.61% | 18.10% | 6.38% |
| 2012 | 66.67% | 8.21% | 16.30% | 5.81% |
| 2013 | 64.95% | 8.29% | 16.62% | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 66.95% | 9.01% | 15.85% | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 64.55% | 8.57% | 17.86% | 7.05% |
| 2016 | 66.36% | 8.55% | 15.94% | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 67.13% | 8.31% | 15.54% | 6.68% |
| 2018 | 65.02% | 6.92% | 17.44% | 7.84% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 7.66% | 16.75% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 7.47% | 15.85% | 8.29% |
| 2021 | 59.77% | 7.81% | 18.22% | 9.36% |
Senior assistant scientist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,710 |
| White | $64,419 |
| Black or African American | $62,317 |
| Asian | $63,731 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,963 |
Average senior assistant scientist age
See how the average age of senior assistant scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior assistant scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Senior assistant scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior assistant scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the senior assistant scientist population.
Senior assistant scientist age breakdown
| Senior Assistant Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Senior assistant scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior assistant scientists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of senior assistant scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Senior assistant scientists by degree level
| Senior assistant scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Senior assistant scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,142 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,799 |
Senior assistant scientist employment statistics
Most senior assistant scientists work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where senior assistant scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior assistant scientists work.
Senior assistant scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Senior assistant scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior assistant scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior assistant scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior assistant scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 4% |
Senior assistant scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior assistant scientists are pharmaceutical, health care and professional.
Senior assistant scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Pharmaceutical | 13% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Senior assistant scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior assistant scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior assistant scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior assistant scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior assistant scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average senior assistant scientist tenure
The average senior assistant scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 293 senior assistant scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior assistant scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Senior assistant scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior assistant scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 6,123 |
| Senior Assistant Scientist | 5.26% | - |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Senior Advocate | 15.61% | 7,789 |
Similar senior assistant scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 6,123 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Senior Advocate | 15.61% | 7,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior assistant scientists
The most common foreign language among senior assistant scientists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Bengali is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 22.2%
- Bengali, 11.1%
- Urdu, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Senior assistant scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Bengali | 11.1% |
| Urdu | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |