Senior science consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior science consultant gender statistics
46.7% of senior science consultants are women and 53.3% of senior science consultants are men.
- Male, 53.3%
- Female, 46.7%
Senior science consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
Senior science consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,971
Female income
$95,862
Senior science consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior science consultant positions over time. Currently, 46.7% of senior science consultants are female.
Senior science consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2011 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2012 | 55.25% | 44.75% |
| 2013 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2014 | 55.46% | 44.54% |
| 2015 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2016 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2017 | 52.01% | 47.99% |
| 2018 | 54.83% | 45.17% |
| 2019 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2020 | 58.66% | 41.34% |
| 2021 | 53.26% | 46.74% |
Senior science consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior science consultants 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Senior Science Consultant | 53% | 47% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Senior science consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior science consultants is White, which makes up 59.4% of all senior science consultants. Comparatively, 18.1% of senior science consultants are Asian and 9.5% of senior science consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.4%
- Asian, 18.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior science consultant race
| Senior science consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Asian | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior science consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how senior science consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior science consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.51% | 8.39% | 17.91% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 65.51% | 7.94% | 17.97% | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 66.27% | 8.54% | 16.17% | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 64.55% | 8.63% | 16.49% | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 66.55% | 9.34% | 15.72% | 5.46% |
| 2015 | 64.16% | 8.90% | 17.72% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 65.96% | 8.88% | 15.80% | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 66.74% | 8.64% | 15.40% | 6.83% |
| 2018 | 64.63% | 7.25% | 17.30% | 7.99% |
| 2019 | 65.76% | 8.00% | 16.62% | 7.29% |
| 2020 | 62.57% | 7.81% | 15.72% | 8.44% |
| 2021 | 59.37% | 8.14% | 18.09% | 9.51% |
Senior science consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior science consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior science consultants have the lowest average salary at $96,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,998 |
| White | $99,141 |
| Black or African American | $96,754 |
| Asian | $98,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,360 |
Average senior science consultant age
See how the average age of senior science consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior science consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Senior science consultant age breakdown
The average age of senior science consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the senior science consultant population.
Senior science consultant age breakdown
| Senior Science Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Senior science consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for senior science consultants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of senior science consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Senior science consultants by degree level
| Senior science consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Senior science consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior science consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $117,522 annually. With a Master's degree, senior science consultants earn a median annual income of $101,929 compared to $89,923 for senior science consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,929 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,923 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,522 |
Senior science consultant employment statistics
Most senior science consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where senior science consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior science consultants work.
Senior science consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Senior science consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the senior science consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior science consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior science consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 7% |
Senior science consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior science consultants are professional, technology and education.
Senior science consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 29% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Senior science consultant turnover and employment statistics
Senior science consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior science consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior science consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior science consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average senior science consultant tenure
The average senior science consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 senior science consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior science consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Senior science consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior science consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist | 4.45% | 302 |
| Senior Science Consultant | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Ecological Modeler | 15.61% | 978 |
Similar senior science consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist | 4.45% | 302 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Ecological Modeler | 15.61% | 978 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior science consultants
The most common foreign language among senior science consultants is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Senior science consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
