Senior laboratory specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior laboratory specialist gender statistics
35.9% of senior laboratory specialists are women and 64.1% of senior laboratory specialists are men.
- Male, 64.1%
- Female, 35.9%
Senior laboratory specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.1% |
| Female | 35.9% |
Senior laboratory specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,293
Female income
$54,760
Senior laboratory specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior laboratory specialist positions over time. Currently, 35.9% of senior laboratory specialists are female.
Senior laboratory specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.94% | 37.06% |
| 2011 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
| 2012 | 62.10% | 37.90% |
| 2013 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2015 | 61.78% | 38.22% |
| 2016 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2017 | 62.53% | 37.47% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 2019 | 66.10% | 33.90% |
| 2020 | 66.93% | 33.07% |
| 2021 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
Senior laboratory specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior laboratory specialists 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 Specialist | 64% | 36% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Senior laboratory specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior laboratory specialists is White, which makes up 52.6% of all senior laboratory specialists. Comparatively, 16.0% of senior laboratory specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 15.0% of senior laboratory specialists are Asian.
- White, 52.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Asian, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Senior laboratory specialist race
| Senior laboratory specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Asian | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Senior laboratory specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior laboratory specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior laboratory specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.97% | 10.72% | 14.43% | 12.28% |
| 2011 | 60.07% | 10.73% | 14.48% | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 59.12% | 11.50% | 14.32% | 12.44% |
| 2013 | 59.54% | 10.95% | 14.36% | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 59.55% | 11.33% | 14.18% | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 57.57% | 12.74% | 14.36% | 12.40% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 11.67% | 14.19% | 12.78% |
| 2017 | 57.84% | 11.35% | 14.41% | 13.77% |
| 2018 | 57.74% | 11.66% | 13.53% | 13.84% |
| 2019 | 55.52% | 11.78% | 15.73% | 14.19% |
| 2020 | 54.06% | 11.84% | 15.02% | 14.06% |
| 2021 | 52.59% | 10.62% | 14.95% | 16.00% |
Senior laboratory specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior laboratory specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior laboratory specialists have the lowest average salary at $54,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,693 |
| White | $56,597 |
| Black or African American | $54,011 |
| Asian | $59,058 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,225 |
Average senior laboratory specialist age
See how the average age of senior laboratory specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior laboratory specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of senior laboratory specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the senior laboratory specialist population.
Senior laboratory specialist age breakdown
| Senior Laboratory Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Senior laboratory specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior laboratory specialists is bachelor's degree, with 52% of senior laboratory specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior laboratory specialists by degree level
| Senior laboratory specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior laboratory specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior laboratory specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,930 annually. With a Doctorate degree, senior laboratory specialists earn a median annual income of $62,200 compared to $61,096 for senior laboratory specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,930 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,096 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,200 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,912 |
Senior laboratory specialist employment statistics
Most senior laboratory specialists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where senior laboratory specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior laboratory specialists work.
Senior laboratory specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Senior laboratory specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior laboratory specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior laboratory specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior laboratory specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 6% |
Senior laboratory specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior laboratory specialists are education, health care and manufacturing.
Senior laboratory specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Senior laboratory specialist turnover and employment statistics
Senior laboratory specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior laboratory specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior laboratory specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior laboratory specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average senior laboratory specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 senior laboratory specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior laboratory specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Senior laboratory specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior laboratory specialists 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 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Senior Laboratory Specialist | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Records Receptionist | 9.29% | 91,445 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar senior laboratory specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Medical Records Receptionist | 9.29% | 91,445 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior laboratory specialists
The most common foreign language among senior laboratory specialists is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Filipino, 8.3%
- Venetian, 8.3%
- Other, 33.4%
Senior laboratory specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Filipino | 8.3% |
| Venetian | 8.3% |
| Other | 33.4% |
