Spectroscopist demographics and statistics in the US
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Spectroscopist gender statistics
15.2% of spectroscopists are women and 84.8% of spectroscopists are men.
- Male, 84.8%
- Female, 15.2%
Spectroscopist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.8% |
| Female | 15.2% |
Spectroscopist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,590
Female income
$66,120
Spectroscopist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spectroscopist positions over time. Currently, 15.2% of spectroscopists are female.
Spectroscopist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2012 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2014 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2015 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2016 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2017 | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| 2018 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2020 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2021 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
Spectroscopist related jobs gender ratio
We compared spectroscopists 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% |
| Spectroscopist | 85% | 15% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Spectroscopist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spectroscopists is White, which makes up 68.6% of all spectroscopists. Comparatively, 13.0% of spectroscopists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of spectroscopists are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Spectroscopist race
| Spectroscopist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Spectroscopist race and ethnicity over time
See how spectroscopist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spectroscopist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.65% | 10.23% | 6.62% | 8.30% |
| 2011 | 74.69% | 9.69% | 5.36% | 7.75% |
| 2012 | 75.09% | 9.18% | 7.46% | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 75.96% | 9.37% | 6.17% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 72.36% | 11.61% | 6.85% | 6.97% |
| 2015 | 71.94% | 9.74% | 6.76% | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 9.08% | 7.21% | 10.20% |
| 2017 | 73.79% | 9.45% | 6.49% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 8.03% | 7.55% | 8.63% |
| 2019 | 73.62% | 8.68% | 7.44% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 69.37% | 10.70% | 5.51% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 68.59% | 7.92% | 6.04% | 13.02% |
Spectroscopist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown spectroscopists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american spectroscopists have the lowest average salary at $64,773.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,732 |
| White | $69,697 |
| Black or African American | $64,773 |
| Asian | $65,703 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,234 |
Average spectroscopist age
See how the average age of spectroscopists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Spectroscopist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Spectroscopist age breakdown
The average age of spectroscopists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the spectroscopist population.
Spectroscopist age breakdown
| Spectroscopist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Spectroscopist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 3%
Spectroscopists by degree level
| Spectroscopist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Spectroscopist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, spectroscopists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $68,991 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, spectroscopists earn a median annual income of $67,130 compared to $66,369 for spectroscopists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,369 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,130 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,991 |
Spectroscopist employment statistics
Spectroscopist jobs by company type
Employees with the spectroscopist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most spectroscopists prefer to work at public companies over education companies.
Spectroscopist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 56% |
| Private | 22% |
Spectroscopist turnover and employment statistics
Spectroscopist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spectroscopists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spectroscopist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spectroscopist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average spectroscopist tenure
The average spectroscopist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 spectroscopists resumes in Zippia's database.
Spectroscopist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Spectroscopist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spectroscopists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry Technician | 5.71% | 8,644 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Nuclear Operating Technician | 8.16% | 38,461 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | - |
Similar spectroscopist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry Technician | 5.71% | 8,644 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Nuclear Operating Technician | 8.16% | 38,461 |