Senior cytogenetic technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior cytogenetic technologist gender statistics
57.4% of senior cytogenetic technologists are women and 42.6% of senior cytogenetic technologists are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Senior cytogenetic technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,863
Female income
$62,016
Senior cytogenetic technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior cytogenetic technologist positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of senior cytogenetic technologists are female.
Senior cytogenetic technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2011 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2012 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 2013 | 39.03% | 60.97% |
| 2014 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2015 | 40.22% | 59.78% |
| 2016 | 42.08% | 57.92% |
| 2017 | 40.99% | 59.01% |
| 2018 | 42.88% | 57.12% |
| 2019 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2020 | 45.72% | 54.28% |
| 2021 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior cytogenetic technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Senior Cytogenetic Technologist | 43% | 57% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Senior cytogenetic technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior cytogenetic technologists is White, which makes up 50.6% of all senior cytogenetic technologists. Comparatively, 19.3% of senior cytogenetic technologists are Asian and 15.0% of senior cytogenetic technologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.6%
- Asian, 19.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Senior cytogenetic technologist race
| Senior cytogenetic technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.6% |
| Asian | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior cytogenetic technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior cytogenetic technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.01% | 9.38% | 18.77% | 11.30% |
| 2011 | 58.10% | 9.38% | 18.82% | 10.54% |
| 2012 | 57.15% | 10.15% | 18.66% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 57.57% | 9.60% | 18.71% | 11.69% |
| 2014 | 57.59% | 9.98% | 18.53% | 11.32% |
| 2015 | 55.60% | 11.39% | 18.70% | 11.43% |
| 2016 | 56.58% | 10.33% | 18.53% | 11.80% |
| 2017 | 55.87% | 10.00% | 18.75% | 12.80% |
| 2018 | 55.77% | 10.31% | 17.88% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 53.56% | 10.43% | 20.07% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 52.10% | 10.50% | 19.36% | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 50.62% | 9.27% | 19.29% | 15.03% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior cytogenetic technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior cytogenetic technologists have the lowest average salary at $60,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,738 |
| White | $65,432 |
| Black or African American | $60,640 |
| Asian | $70,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,738 |
Average senior cytogenetic technologist age
See how the average age of senior cytogenetic technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior cytogenetic technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Senior cytogenetic technologist age breakdown
The average age of senior cytogenetic technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the senior cytogenetic technologist population.
Senior cytogenetic technologist age breakdown
| Senior Cytogenetic Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior cytogenetic technologists is bachelor's degree, with 86% of senior cytogenetic technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Associate, 2%
Senior cytogenetic technologists by degree level
| Senior cytogenetic technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Senior cytogenetic technologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior cytogenetic technologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,793 annually. With a Doctorate degree, senior cytogenetic technologists earn a median annual income of $76,367 compared to $74,117 for senior cytogenetic technologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,793 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,408 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,117 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,367 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,300 |
Senior cytogenetic technologist employment statistics
Company size where senior cytogenetic technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior cytogenetic technologists work.
Senior cytogenetic technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior cytogenetic technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior cytogenetic technologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Senior cytogenetic technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 56% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist turnover and employment statistics
Senior cytogenetic technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior cytogenetic technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior cytogenetic technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior cytogenetic technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average senior cytogenetic technologist tenure
The average senior cytogenetic technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 senior cytogenetic technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior cytogenetic technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Senior cytogenetic technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior cytogenetic technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Senior Cytogenetic Technologist | 8.24% | - |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar senior cytogenetic technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |