Soil scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Soil scientist gender statistics
29.4% of soil scientists are women and 70.6% of soil scientists are men.
- Male, 70.6%
- Female, 29.4%
Soil scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.6% |
| Female | 29.4% |
Soil scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,400
Female income
$98,120
Soil scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soil scientist positions over time. Currently, 29.4% of soil scientists are female.
Soil scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2011 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2012 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2013 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 2014 | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 2015 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2016 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2017 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2019 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2020 | 67.20% | 32.80% |
| 2021 | 70.56% | 29.44% |
Soil scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared soil 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% |
| Soil Scientist | 71% | 29% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Soil scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soil scientists is White, which makes up 72.8% of all soil scientists. Comparatively, 12.1% of soil scientists are Asian and 8.1% of soil scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Soil scientist race
| Soil scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Soil scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how soil scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soil scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.63% | 2.68% | 8.49% | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 82.02% | 2.09% | 8.21% | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 83.12% | 2.26% | 7.45% | 5.29% |
| 2013 | 80.84% | 2.47% | 10.16% | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 79.54% | 2.88% | 9.03% | 7.76% |
| 2015 | 75.20% | 2.42% | 10.41% | 10.86% |
| 2016 | 77.10% | 3.79% | 11.82% | 5.84% |
| 2017 | 74.91% | 5.15% | 10.68% | 8.05% |
| 2018 | 79.16% | 2.36% | 8.21% | 7.32% |
| 2019 | 80.84% | 2.97% | 9.90% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 81.99% | 1.75% | 8.05% | 5.61% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 4.07% | 12.05% | 8.06% |
Soil scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american soil scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White soil scientists have the lowest average salary at $94,764.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,423 |
| White | $94,764 |
| Black or African American | $102,858 |
| Asian | $100,247 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,908 |
Average soil scientist age
See how the average age of soil scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Soil scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Soil scientist age breakdown
The average age of soil scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the soil scientist population.
Soil scientist age breakdown
| Soil Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Soil scientist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Soil scientists by degree level
| Soil scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Soil scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,773 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,580 |
Soil scientist employment statistics
Most soil scientists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where soil scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where soil scientists work.
Soil scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Soil scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the soil scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most soil scientists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Soil scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 19% |
Soil scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for soil scientists are government, education and manufacturing.
Soil scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Education | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Soil scientist turnover and employment statistics
Soil scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soil scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soil scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soil scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average soil scientist tenure
The average soil scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 325 soil scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Soil scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Soil scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Agent | 8.40% | 26,322 |
| Senior Associate Scientist | 8.45% | 47,742 |
| Restoration Ecologist | 9.74% | 7,927 |
| Soil Scientist | 19.06% | - |
Similar soil scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Agent | 8.40% | 26,322 |
| Senior Associate Scientist | 8.45% | 47,742 |
| Restoration Ecologist | 9.74% | 7,927 |
Foreign languages spoken by soil scientists
The most common foreign language among soil scientists is French at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 30.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- French, 30.0%
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Soil scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.0% |
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
