Survival specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Survival specialist gender statistics
39.5% of survival specialists are women and 60.5% of survival specialists are men.
- Male, 60.5%
- Female, 39.5%
Survival specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.5% |
| Female | 39.5% |
Survival specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,244
Female income
$61,023
Survival specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in survival specialist positions over time. Currently, 39.5% of survival specialists are female.
Survival specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 2011 | 58.00% | 42.00% |
| 2012 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2013 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2014 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2015 | 56.51% | 43.49% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2017 | 61.37% | 38.63% |
| 2018 | 58.64% | 41.36% |
| 2019 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2020 | 60.16% | 39.84% |
| 2021 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
Survival specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared survival specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Survival Specialist | 60% | 40% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Survival specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among survival specialists is White, which makes up 54.1% of all survival specialists. Comparatively, 17.5% of survival specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 16.3% of survival specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 16.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Survival specialist race
| Survival specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Survival specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how survival specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Survival specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.80% | 20.40% | 3.52% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 60.34% | 19.67% | 3.31% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 58.41% | 17.87% | 2.99% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 56.71% | 19.23% | 3.81% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 60.09% | 16.33% | 4.16% | 14.82% |
| 2015 | 58.77% | 18.36% | 3.13% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 58.47% | 18.13% | 3.84% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 56.76% | 17.98% | 3.39% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 56.99% | 16.09% | 4.19% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 57.01% | 17.21% | 3.94% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 53.99% | 16.69% | 3.67% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 54.13% | 16.30% | 4.58% | 17.48% |
Survival specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian survival specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american survival specialists have the lowest average salary at $61,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,181 |
| White | $63,115 |
| Black or African American | $61,994 |
| Asian | $67,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,392 |
Average survival specialist age
See how the average age of survival specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Survival specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Survival specialist age breakdown
The average age of survival specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the survival specialist population.
Survival specialist age breakdown
| Survival Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Survival specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for survival specialists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of survival specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Survival specialists by degree level
| Survival specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Survival specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, survival specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,998 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, survival specialists earn a median annual income of $64,808 compared to $56,641 for survival specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,998 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,808 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,641 |
Survival specialist employment statistics
Most survival specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where survival specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where survival specialists work.
Survival specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 57% |
Survival specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the survival specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most survival specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Survival specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 31% |
Survival specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for survival specialists are government, professional and finance.
Survival specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Survival specialist turnover and employment statistics
Survival specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for survival specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Survival specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Survival specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average survival specialist tenure
The average survival specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 survival specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Survival specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Survival specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of survival 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Pupil Personnel Worker | 10.75% | 20,690 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Survival Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Similar survival specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Pupil Personnel Worker | 10.75% | 20,690 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Foreign languages spoken by survival specialists
The most common foreign language among survival specialists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 40.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 40.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Survival specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 40.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |