Senior bioinformatics scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior bioinformatics scientist gender statistics
13.7% of senior bioinformatics scientists are women and 86.3% of senior bioinformatics scientists are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Senior bioinformatics scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,643
Female income
$102,194
Senior bioinformatics scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior bioinformatics scientist positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of senior bioinformatics scientists are female.
Senior bioinformatics scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2012 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2013 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2015 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2017 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2018 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2019 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2020 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2021 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior bioinformatics scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Senior Bioinformatics Scientist | 86% | 14% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Senior bioinformatics scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior bioinformatics scientists is White, which makes up 47.1% of all senior bioinformatics scientists. Comparatively, 32.9% of senior bioinformatics scientists are Asian and 9.5% of senior bioinformatics scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 47.1%
- Asian, 32.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Senior bioinformatics scientist race
| Senior bioinformatics scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.1% |
| Asian | 32.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior bioinformatics scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior bioinformatics scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.29% | 5.15% | 35.45% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 49.05% | 5.57% | 35.93% | 7.23% |
| 2012 | 49.86% | 5.37% | 35.09% | 6.98% |
| 2013 | 50.45% | 5.46% | 33.70% | 7.72% |
| 2014 | 50.13% | 5.80% | 34.30% | 6.74% |
| 2015 | 50.25% | 5.24% | 35.09% | 6.69% |
| 2016 | 49.61% | 5.04% | 33.89% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 49.75% | 5.90% | 33.39% | 7.80% |
| 2018 | 48.86% | 5.66% | 34.25% | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 50.25% | 5.31% | 33.46% | 8.30% |
| 2020 | 48.38% | 4.92% | 33.74% | 9.21% |
| 2021 | 47.05% | 6.30% | 32.90% | 9.52% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior bioinformatics scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior bioinformatics scientists have the lowest average salary at $98,319.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,150 |
| White | $103,873 |
| Black or African American | $101,670 |
| Asian | $103,300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,319 |
Average senior bioinformatics scientist age
See how the average age of senior bioinformatics scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior bioinformatics scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Senior bioinformatics scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior bioinformatics scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the senior bioinformatics scientist population.
Senior bioinformatics scientist age breakdown
| Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior bioinformatics scientists is doctoral degree, with 41% of senior bioinformatics scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Doctorate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 20%
Senior bioinformatics scientists by degree level
| Senior bioinformatics scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 20% |
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Senior bioinformatics scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior bioinformatics scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,313 annually. With a Master's degree, senior bioinformatics scientists earn a median annual income of $100,874 compared to $98,391 for senior bioinformatics scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,391 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,313 |
Senior bioinformatics scientist employment statistics
Most senior bioinformatics scientists work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where senior bioinformatics scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior bioinformatics scientists work.
Senior bioinformatics scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior bioinformatics scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior bioinformatics scientists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior bioinformatics scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 53% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior bioinformatics scientists are health care, pharmaceutical and technology.
Senior bioinformatics scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 32% |
| Pharmaceutical | 15% |
| Start-up | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior bioinformatics scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior bioinformatics scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior bioinformatics scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior bioinformatics scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average senior bioinformatics scientist tenure
The average senior bioinformatics scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 senior bioinformatics scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior bioinformatics scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Senior bioinformatics scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior bioinformatics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Management Specialist | 8.40% | 67,666 |
| Senior Bioinformatics Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Biologist Aide | 9.74% | 41,253 |
| Dairy Scientist | 19.06% | 42,516 |
Similar senior bioinformatics scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Management Specialist | 8.40% | 67,666 |
| Biologist Aide | 9.74% | 41,253 |
| Dairy Scientist | 19.06% | 42,516 |
