Senior laboratory associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior laboratory associate gender statistics
32.5% of senior laboratory associates are women and 67.5% of senior laboratory associates are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Senior laboratory associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Senior laboratory associate gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,663
Female income
$62,534
Senior laboratory associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior laboratory associate positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of senior laboratory associates are female.
Senior laboratory associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 33.53% |
| 2011 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2012 | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| 2013 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2014 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2015 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 2016 | 67.08% | 32.92% |
| 2017 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2018 | 67.80% | 32.20% |
| 2019 | 69.47% | 30.53% |
| 2020 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2021 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
Senior laboratory associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior laboratory associates 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 Laboratory Associate | 68% | 32% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Senior laboratory associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior laboratory associates is White, which makes up 50.9% of all senior laboratory associates. Comparatively, 16.8% of senior laboratory associates are Hispanic or Latino and 16.7% of senior laboratory associates are Asian.
- White, 50.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Senior laboratory associate race
| Senior laboratory associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Senior laboratory associate race and ethnicity over time
See how senior laboratory associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior laboratory associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.33% | 9.75% | 16.18% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 58.43% | 9.76% | 16.23% | 12.33% |
| 2012 | 57.48% | 10.53% | 16.07% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 57.89% | 9.98% | 16.12% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 57.91% | 10.36% | 15.94% | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 55.92% | 11.77% | 16.11% | 13.22% |
| 2016 | 56.90% | 10.70% | 15.94% | 13.59% |
| 2017 | 56.19% | 10.38% | 16.16% | 14.59% |
| 2018 | 56.10% | 10.69% | 15.28% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 53.88% | 10.81% | 17.48% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 52.42% | 10.87% | 16.77% | 14.87% |
| 2021 | 50.94% | 9.65% | 16.70% | 16.81% |
Senior laboratory associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior laboratory associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior laboratory associates have the lowest average salary at $61,496.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,825 |
| White | $65,086 |
| Black or African American | $61,496 |
| Asian | $68,537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,570 |
Average senior laboratory associate age
See how the average age of senior laboratory associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior laboratory associate 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 laboratory associate age breakdown
The average age of senior laboratory associates is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the senior laboratory associate population.
Senior laboratory associate age breakdown
| Senior Laboratory Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Senior laboratory associate educational attainment
The most common degree for senior laboratory associates is bachelor's degree, with 66% of senior laboratory associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior laboratory associates by degree level
| Senior laboratory associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior laboratory associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior laboratory associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,052 annually. With a Doctorate degree, senior laboratory associates earn a median annual income of $73,038 compared to $71,426 for senior laboratory associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,052 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,369 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,426 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,038 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,748 |
Senior laboratory associate employment statistics
Most senior laboratory associates work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where senior laboratory associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior laboratory associates work.
Senior laboratory associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Senior laboratory associate jobs by company type
Employees with the senior laboratory associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior laboratory associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior laboratory associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 3% |
Senior laboratory associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior laboratory associates are education, health care and manufacturing.
Senior laboratory associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior laboratory associate turnover and employment statistics
Senior laboratory associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior laboratory associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior laboratory associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior laboratory associate 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 laboratory associate tenure
The average senior laboratory associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 senior laboratory associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior laboratory associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Senior laboratory associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior laboratory associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Senior Laboratory Associate | 8.24% | - |
| Information Associate | 9.29% | 65,789 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar senior laboratory associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Information Associate | 9.29% | 65,789 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior laboratory associates
The most common foreign language among senior laboratory associates is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 15.4% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Gujarati, 15.4%
- Hindi, 15.4%
- Serbian, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Senior laboratory associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Gujarati | 15.4% |
| Hindi | 15.4% |
| Serbian | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
