Soil analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Soil analyst gender statistics
28.6% of soil analysts are women and 71.4% of soil analysts are men.
- Male, 71.4%
- Female, 28.6%
Soil analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.4% |
| Female | 28.6% |
Soil analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,277
Female income
$45,169
Soil analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soil analyst positions over time. Currently, 28.6% of soil analysts are female.
Soil analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2011 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2012 | 72.52% | 27.48% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2014 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2015 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2016 | 73.19% | 26.81% |
| 2017 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
| 2018 | 74.58% | 25.42% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2020 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
| 2021 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
Soil analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared soil analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Soil Analyst | 71% | 29% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Soil analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soil analysts is White, which makes up 62.7% of all soil analysts. Comparatively, 12.4% of soil analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of soil analysts are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Soil analyst race
| Soil analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Soil analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how soil analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soil analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Soil analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown soil analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian soil analysts have the lowest average salary at $46,673.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,411 |
| White | $47,212 |
| Black or African American | $46,749 |
| Asian | $46,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,358 |
Average soil analyst age
See how the average age of soil analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Soil analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Soil analyst age breakdown
The average age of soil analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the soil analyst population.
Soil analyst age breakdown
| Soil Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Soil analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for soil analysts is bachelor's degree, with 88% of soil analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 6% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
Soil analysts by degree level
| Soil analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
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Soil analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, soil analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,576 annually. With a Associate degree, soil analysts earn a median annual income of $45,844 compared to $44,030 for soil analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,576 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,326 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,030 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,844 |
Soil analyst turnover and employment statistics
Soil analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soil analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soil analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soil analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average soil analyst tenure
The average soil analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 soil analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Soil analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Soil analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soil analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | 16,073 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Soil Analyst | 8.16% | - |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Similar soil analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | 16,073 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by soil analysts
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Soil analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |