Soil specialist demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Soil specialist demographics by:
Soil specialist gender statistics
34.5% of soil specialists are women and 65.5% of soil specialists are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Soil specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Soil specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,498
Female income
$48,280
Soil specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soil specialist positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of soil specialists are female.
Soil specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
| 2011 | 70.95% | 29.05% |
| 2012 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2013 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2014 | 67.25% | 32.75% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 29.70% |
| 2016 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
| 2017 | 58.18% | 41.82% |
| 2018 | 67.36% | 32.64% |
| 2019 | 61.20% | 38.80% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
Soil specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared soil specialists 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 Specialist | 66% | 34% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Soil specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soil specialists is White, which makes up 92.5% of all soil specialists. Comparatively, 3.0% of soil specialists are Unknown and 1.8% of soil specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 92.5%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
- Black or African American, 0.2%
Soil specialist race
| Soil specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 92.5% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
Soil specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how soil specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soil specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.51% | 1.62% | 0.81% | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 90.19% | 1.59% | 0.53% | 3.45% |
| 2012 | 91.26% | 1.91% | 0.55% | 3.28% |
| 2013 | 91.87% | 1.36% | 1.63% | 2.44% |
| 2014 | 92.88% | 1.34% | 0.36% | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 94.83% | 1.43% | 0.89% | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 90.71% | 2.48% | 0.31% | 4.64% |
| 2017 | 92.59% | 1.35% | 1.01% | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 93.99% | 1.41% | 1.06% | 2.47% |
| 2019 | 92.15% | 0.79% | 1.31% | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 92.50% | 0.56% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 92.49% | 0.23% | 1.37% | 1.82% |
Soil specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american soil specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino soil specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,347 |
| White | $45,779 |
| Black or African American | $48,791 |
| Asian | $48,008 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,700 |
Soil specialist age breakdown
The average age of soil specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the soil specialist population.
Soil specialist age breakdown
| Soil Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Soil specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for soil specialists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of soil specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Doctorate, 5%
Soil specialists by degree level
| Soil specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
Soil specialist jobs you might like
Soil specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, soil specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,608 annually. With a Master's degree, soil specialists earn a median annual income of $46,267 compared to $41,683 for soil specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,267 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,683 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,608 |
Soil specialist employment statistics
Company size where soil specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where soil specialists work.
Soil specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Soil specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the soil specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most soil specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Soil specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 26% |
Soil specialist turnover and employment statistics
Soil specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soil specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soil specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soil specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
Average soil specialist tenure
The average soil specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 soil specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Soil specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Soil specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soil specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Specialist | 8.40% | - |
| Life Science Taxonomist | 8.45% | 16,229 |
| Clinical Biochemist | 9.74% | 53,228 |
| Food Safety Scientist | 19.06% | 106,128 |
Similar soil specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science Taxonomist | 8.45% | 16,229 |
| Clinical Biochemist | 9.74% | 53,228 |
| Food Safety Scientist | 19.06% | 106,128 |