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Senior geologist demographics and statistics in the US

Senior geologist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior geologist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior geologist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior geologists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 11,445 senior geologists currently employed in the United States.
  • 15.3% of all senior geologists are women, while 84.7% are men.
  • The average senior geologist age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior geologists is White (82.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%), Asian (5.4%) and Unknown (4.7%).
  • Senior geologists are most in-demand in Olympia, WA.
  • The energy industry is the highest-paying for senior geologists.
  • 4% of all senior geologists are LGBT.
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Senior geologist gender statistics

15.3% of senior geologists are women and 84.7% of senior geologists are men.
  • Male, 84.7%
  • Female, 15.3%

Senior geologist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male84.7%
Female15.3%

Senior geologist gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$124,830
female-income
Female income
$114,086

Senior geologist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior geologist positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of senior geologists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior geologist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201078.97%21.03%
201178.51%21.49%
201277.03%22.97%
201376.09%23.91%
201477.55%22.45%
201576.70%23.30%
201676.70%23.30%
201775.33%24.67%
201880.23%19.77%
201981.29%18.71%
202080.37%19.63%
202184.68%15.32%

Senior geologist related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior geologists 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 titleMaleFemale
Aerologist11%89%
Senior Advocate33%67%
Senior Geologist85%15%
Remote Sensing Engineer91%9%
Optical Scientist91%9%
Seismologist94%6%

Senior geologist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior geologists is White, which makes up 82.2% of all senior geologists. Comparatively, 6.3% of senior geologists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of senior geologists are Asian.
  • White, 82.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
  • Asian, 5.4%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • Black or African American, 0.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Senior geologist race

Senior geologist racePercentages
White82.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Asian5.4%
Unknown4.7%
Black or African American0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Senior geologist race and ethnicity over time

See how senior geologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior geologist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201083.56%2.56%6.91%5.80%
201182.21%2.69%7.28%4.88%
201283.84%2.82%5.66%4.42%
201382.16%2.08%7.19%5.60%
201482.16%2.47%8.46%4.34%
201582.75%2.84%8.03%3.99%
201683.31%2.63%6.46%5.39%
201782.35%2.57%6.83%5.91%
201884.29%1.84%7.34%5.18%
201982.91%1.14%7.36%6.49%
202083.50%1.50%5.01%5.65%
202182.16%0.87%5.42%6.28%

Senior geologist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior geologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior geologists have the lowest average salary at $117,152.
$143,000
$138,000
$133,000
$128,000
$123,000
$118,000
$113,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$123,237
White$118,380
Black or African American$117,152
Asian$140,426
Hispanic or Latino$126,293

Average senior geologist age

See how the average age of senior geologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior geologist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White4640
Hispanic or Latino44

Senior geologist age breakdown

The average age of senior geologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the senior geologist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior geologist age breakdown

Senior Geologist YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years9%

Senior geologist educational attainment

The most common degree for senior geologists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of senior geologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 74%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Doctorate, 4%
  • Associate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Senior geologists by degree level

Senior geologist degreePercentages
Bachelor's74%
Master's19%
Doctorate4%
Associate2%
Other Degrees1%

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Senior geologist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior geologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $146,250 annually. With a Master's degree, senior geologists earn a median annual income of $126,833 compared to $104,865 for senior geologists with an Bachelor's degree.
$150,000
$141,000
$132,000
$123,000
$114,000
$105,000
$96,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$126,833
Bachelor's Degree$104,865
Doctorate Degree$146,250

Senior geologist employment statistics

Most senior geologists work for a private in the energy industry.

Company size where senior geologists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior geologists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior geologist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees16%

Senior geologist jobs by company type

Employees with the senior geologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior geologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Senior geologist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public33%
Private60%
Government7%

Senior geologist jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior geologists are energy, professional and manufacturing.

Energy

Professional

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Technology

Senior geologist turnover and employment statistics

Senior geologist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior geologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior geologist unemployment rate by year

YearSenior geologist unemployment rate
20102.40%
20113.59%
20122.76%
20133.54%
20142.58%
20153.12%
20162.97%
20172.32%
20181.53%
20191.36%
20205.86%
20213.75%

Average senior geologist tenure

The average senior geologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,282 senior geologists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior geologist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years7%
11+ years13%

Senior geologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior geologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Senior Geologist4.45%-
Coagulating Drying Supervisor5.26%929
Remote Sensing Engineer8.32%74,159
Emission Specialist15.61%19,107

Similar senior geologist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Coagulating Drying Supervisor5.26%929
Remote Sensing Engineer8.32%74,159
Emission Specialist15.61%19,107

Foreign languages spoken by senior geologists

The most common foreign language among senior geologists is Spanish at 34.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
  • Spanish, 34.6%
  • German, 11.5%
  • Japanese, 7.7%
  • French, 7.7%
  • Dakota, 7.7%
  • Other, 30.8%

Senior geologist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish34.6%
German11.5%
Japanese7.7%
French7.7%
Dakota7.7%
Other30.8%

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Senior geologist location demographics

Where do senior geologists earn the most?

Senior geologists earn the most in Texas, where the average senior geologist salary is $126,194. The map here shows where senior geologists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Geologists?

By looking through more than 1,282 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior geologists are Houston, TX and Denver, CO.
Number of Senior Geologists

Senior geologist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California453$117,702
2Florida278$80,994
3Texas198$126,194
4Washington135$93,599
5Pennsylvania125$89,576
6Illinois118$67,616
7Ohio105$86,305
8Virginia104$102,156
9North Carolina94$62,131
10Connecticut85$88,085
11Indiana84$56,608
12Georgia74$64,970
13New York65$85,167
14Wisconsin62$57,040
15Maine61$95,495
16Arizona60$78,904
17Minnesota59$73,263
18Kentucky54$81,685
19Tennessee54$83,117
20Massachusetts51$88,546
21Missouri51$65,725
22New Jersey50$85,233
23Iowa50$64,343
24Oklahoma49$106,721
25Michigan48$82,932
26North Dakota46$78,129
27South Carolina45$90,895
28Maryland44$84,554
29Nevada41$84,098
30Colorado39$94,661
31West Virginia36$87,988
32Arkansas36$63,443
33Oregon35$77,378
34District of Columbia33$84,487
35Alaska31$92,328
36Idaho28$93,963
37Louisiana27$110,502
38Kansas27$69,676
39New Mexico26$80,162
40Montana23$83,470
41Nebraska22$63,768
42Rhode Island20$89,403
43New Hampshire18$86,701
44Alabama18$89,320
45Mississippi16$82,605
46Utah14$78,820
47Vermont13$81,575
48South Dakota13$77,135
49Hawaii12$106,112
50Wyoming12$77,828
51Delaware3$86,175

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