Senior project scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior project scientist gender statistics
21.5% of senior project scientists are women and 78.5% of senior project scientists are men.
- Male, 78.5%
- Female, 21.5%
Senior project scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.5% |
| Female | 21.5% |
Senior project scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,967
Female income
$104,371
Senior project scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior project scientist positions over time. Currently, 21.5% of senior project scientists are female.
Senior project scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.32% | 18.68% |
| 2011 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 2012 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
| 2013 | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| 2014 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
| 2015 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2016 | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 2017 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2018 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2019 | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 2020 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2021 | 78.46% | 21.54% |
Senior project scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior project 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 Project Scientist | 78% | 22% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Senior project scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior project scientists is White, which makes up 55.3% of all senior project scientists. Comparatively, 24.5% of senior project scientists are Asian and 9.6% of senior project scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.3%
- Asian, 24.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Senior project scientist race
| Senior project scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Asian | 24.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Senior project scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior project scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior project scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.52% | 5.23% | 27.02% | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 57.27% | 5.65% | 27.49% | 7.33% |
| 2012 | 58.09% | 5.45% | 26.66% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 58.67% | 5.55% | 25.26% | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 58.35% | 5.89% | 25.87% | 6.84% |
| 2015 | 58.48% | 5.33% | 26.66% | 6.79% |
| 2016 | 57.84% | 5.12% | 25.46% | 8.98% |
| 2017 | 57.97% | 5.98% | 24.95% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 57.08% | 5.74% | 25.81% | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 58.47% | 5.39% | 25.02% | 8.41% |
| 2020 | 56.60% | 5.00% | 25.30% | 9.31% |
| 2021 | 55.28% | 6.38% | 24.46% | 9.62% |
Senior project scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior project scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior project scientists have the lowest average salary at $101,515.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,604 |
| White | $105,598 |
| Black or African American | $103,987 |
| Asian | $105,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,515 |
Average senior project scientist age
See how the average age of senior project scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior project 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 project scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior project scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the senior project scientist population.
Senior project scientist age breakdown
| Senior Project Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Senior project scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior project scientists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of senior project scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior project scientists by degree level
| Senior project scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior project scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior project scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,097 annually. With a Master's degree, senior project scientists earn a median annual income of $103,401 compared to $101,568 for senior project scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,401 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,568 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,097 |
Senior project scientist employment statistics
Most senior project scientists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where senior project scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior project scientists work.
Senior project scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Senior project scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior project scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior project scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior project scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 19% |
Senior project scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior project scientists are professional, government and technology.
Senior project scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Government | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Pharmaceutical | 12% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Senior project scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior project scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior project scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior project scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior project 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 project scientist tenure
The average senior project scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 senior project scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior project scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Senior project scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Forester | 8.40% | 24,104 |
| Senior Project Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Public Health Microbiology Laboratory Director | 9.74% | 97,533 |
| Horticulturist | 19.06% | 327 |
Similar senior project scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Forester | 8.40% | 24,104 |
| Public Health Microbiology Laboratory Director | 9.74% | 97,533 |
| Horticulturist | 19.06% | 327 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior project scientists
The most common foreign language among senior project scientists is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Cantonese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Senior project scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
