Senior medical laboratory scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior medical laboratory scientist gender statistics
47.4% of senior medical laboratory scientists are women and 52.6% of senior medical laboratory scientists are men.
- Male, 52.6%
- Female, 47.4%
Senior medical laboratory scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.6% |
| Female | 47.4% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,915
Female income
$69,246
Senior medical laboratory scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior medical laboratory scientist positions over time. Currently, 47.4% of senior medical laboratory scientists are female.
Senior medical laboratory scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.05% | 42.95% |
| 2011 | 53.42% | 46.58% |
| 2012 | 59.72% | 40.28% |
| 2013 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2014 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2015 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2016 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
| 2017 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2018 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2019 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2020 | 51.36% | 48.64% |
| 2021 | 52.63% | 47.37% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior medical laboratory 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist | 53% | 47% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Senior medical laboratory scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior medical laboratory scientists is White, which makes up 56.4% of all senior medical laboratory scientists. Comparatively, 27.9% of senior medical laboratory scientists are Asian and 7.4% of senior medical laboratory scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.4%
- Asian, 27.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior medical laboratory scientist race
| Senior medical laboratory scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Asian | 27.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior medical laboratory scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior medical laboratory scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.62% | 3.45% | 30.50% | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 3.87% | 30.98% | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 3.67% | 30.14% | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 59.77% | 3.76% | 28.75% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 59.45% | 4.10% | 29.35% | 4.60% |
| 2015 | 59.57% | 3.55% | 30.14% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 3.34% | 28.94% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 4.20% | 28.44% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 3.96% | 29.30% | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 59.57% | 3.61% | 28.50% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 57.70% | 3.22% | 28.79% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 4.60% | 27.95% | 7.38% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior medical laboratory scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior medical laboratory scientists have the lowest average salary at $66,911.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,618 |
| White | $70,254 |
| Black or African American | $68,931 |
| Asian | $69,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,911 |
Average senior medical laboratory scientist age
See how the average age of senior medical laboratory scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior medical laboratory 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 medical laboratory scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior medical laboratory scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the senior medical laboratory scientist population.
Senior medical laboratory scientist age breakdown
| Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
Senior medical laboratory scientists by degree level
| Senior medical laboratory scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
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Senior medical laboratory scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior medical laboratory scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,315 annually. With a Master's degree, senior medical laboratory scientists earn a median annual income of $68,452 compared to $66,954 for senior medical laboratory scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,452 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,954 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,315 |
Senior medical laboratory scientist employment statistics
Company size where senior medical laboratory scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior medical laboratory scientists work.
Senior medical laboratory scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior medical laboratory scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior medical laboratory scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior medical laboratory scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior medical laboratory 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 medical laboratory scientist tenure
The average senior medical laboratory scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 senior medical laboratory scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior medical laboratory scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Senior medical laboratory scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior medical laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservation Manager | 8.40% | 8,523 |
| Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Wildlife Biology Technician | 9.74% | 6,726 |
| Plant Physiologist | 19.06% | 9,068 |
Similar senior medical laboratory scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservation Manager | 8.40% | 8,523 |
| Wildlife Biology Technician | 9.74% | 6,726 |
| Plant Physiologist | 19.06% | 9,068 |