Taxonomist demographics and statistics in the US
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Taxonomist gender statistics
50.6% of taxonomists are women and 49.4% of taxonomists are men.
- Female, 50.6%
- Male, 49.4%
Taxonomist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% |
| Male | 49.4% |
Taxonomist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,033
Female income
$69,842
Taxonomist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in taxonomist positions over time. Currently, 50.6% of taxonomists are female.
Taxonomist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.49% | 47.51% |
| 2011 | 51.73% | 48.27% |
| 2012 | 57.41% | 42.59% |
| 2013 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2014 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2015 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2016 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2017 | 56.43% | 43.57% |
| 2018 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2019 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2020 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| 2021 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
Taxonomist related jobs gender ratio
We compared taxonomists 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% |
| Taxonomist | 49% | 51% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Taxonomist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among taxonomists is White, which makes up 71.3% of all taxonomists. Comparatively, 10.2% of taxonomists are Asian and 9.1% of taxonomists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.3%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Taxonomist race
| Taxonomist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Taxonomist race and ethnicity over time
See how taxonomist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Taxonomist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.94% | 3.73% | 11.59% | 8.20% |
| 2011 | 77.41% | 3.74% | 9.16% | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 77.20% | 2.24% | 9.71% | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 75.38% | 4.13% | 9.26% | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 74.91% | 3.63% | 10.28% | 7.50% |
| 2015 | 76.11% | 3.26% | 10.43% | 7.35% |
| 2016 | 75.94% | 3.62% | 10.08% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 73.68% | 3.18% | 11.91% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 74.99% | 2.91% | 10.23% | 8.36% |
| 2019 | 75.86% | 2.56% | 11.44% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 3.30% | 9.07% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 71.27% | 3.23% | 10.22% | 9.14% |
Taxonomist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian taxonomists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White taxonomists have the lowest average salary at $63,099.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,480 |
| White | $63,099 |
| Black or African American | $68,964 |
| Asian | $72,660 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,490 |
Average taxonomist age
See how the average age of taxonomists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Taxonomist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Taxonomist age breakdown
The average age of taxonomists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the taxonomist population.
Taxonomist age breakdown
| Taxonomist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Taxonomist educational attainment
The most common degree for taxonomists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of taxonomists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Taxonomists by degree level
| Taxonomist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Taxonomist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, taxonomists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,459 annually. With a Master's degree, taxonomists earn a median annual income of $65,738 compared to $56,716 for taxonomists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,738 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,716 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,459 |
Taxonomist employment statistics
Company size where taxonomists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where taxonomists work.
Taxonomist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Taxonomist jobs by industry
The most common industries for taxonomists are technology, media and finance.
Taxonomist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Media | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Internet | 10% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Taxonomist turnover and employment statistics
Taxonomist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for taxonomists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Taxonomist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Taxonomist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average taxonomist tenure
The average taxonomist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 taxonomists resumes in Zippia's database.
Taxonomist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Taxonomist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of taxonomists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Gerontologist | 8.45% | 904 |
| Taxonomist | 9.74% | - |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Similar taxonomist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Gerontologist | 8.45% | 904 |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by taxonomists
The most common foreign language among taxonomists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
Taxonomist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
