Toxicologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Toxicologist gender statistics
48.5% of toxicologists are women and 51.5% of toxicologists are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Toxicologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Toxicologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,068
Female income
$73,504
Toxicologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in toxicologist positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of toxicologists are female.
Toxicologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.89% | 44.11% |
| 2011 | 52.25% | 47.75% |
| 2012 | 58.58% | 41.42% |
| 2013 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2014 | 54.87% | 45.13% |
| 2015 | 55.75% | 44.25% |
| 2016 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2017 | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| 2018 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| 2019 | 50.38% | 49.62% |
| 2020 | 50.18% | 49.82% |
| 2021 | 51.45% | 48.55% |
Toxicologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared toxicologists 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% |
| Toxicologist | 51% | 49% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Toxicologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among toxicologists is White, which makes up 56.2% of all toxicologists. Comparatively, 23.3% of toxicologists are Asian and 9.8% of toxicologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.2%
- Asian, 23.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Toxicologist race
| Toxicologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Asian | 23.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Toxicologist race and ethnicity over time
See how toxicologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Toxicologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.42% | 5.34% | 25.83% | 6.82% |
| 2011 | 58.17% | 5.76% | 26.31% | 7.47% |
| 2012 | 58.99% | 5.56% | 25.47% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 59.57% | 5.66% | 24.08% | 7.96% |
| 2014 | 59.26% | 6.00% | 24.68% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 59.38% | 5.44% | 25.47% | 6.93% |
| 2016 | 58.74% | 5.23% | 24.27% | 9.12% |
| 2017 | 58.87% | 6.09% | 23.77% | 8.04% |
| 2018 | 57.98% | 5.85% | 24.63% | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 59.37% | 5.50% | 23.83% | 8.54% |
| 2020 | 57.50% | 5.11% | 24.12% | 9.45% |
| 2021 | 56.18% | 6.49% | 23.28% | 9.76% |
Toxicologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white toxicologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino toxicologists have the lowest average salary at $70,440.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,678 |
| White | $74,835 |
| Black or African American | $73,090 |
| Asian | $74,381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,440 |
Average toxicologist age
See how the average age of toxicologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Toxicologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Toxicologist age breakdown
The average age of toxicologists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the toxicologist population.
Toxicologist age breakdown
| Toxicologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Toxicologist educational attainment
The most common degree for toxicologists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of toxicologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Toxicologists by degree level
| Toxicologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Toxicologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, toxicologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,569 annually. With a Master's degree, toxicologists earn a median annual income of $72,459 compared to $70,497 for toxicologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,459 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,497 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,569 |
Toxicologist employment statistics
Most toxicologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where toxicologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where toxicologists work.
Toxicologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Toxicologist jobs by company type
Employees with the toxicologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most toxicologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Toxicologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 13% |
Toxicologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for toxicologists are health care, manufacturing and government.
Toxicologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Toxicologist turnover and employment statistics
Toxicologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for toxicologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Toxicologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Toxicologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average toxicologist tenure
The average toxicologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 546 toxicologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Toxicologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Toxicologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of toxicologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Scientist | 8.40% | 42,028 |
| Toxicologist | 8.45% | - |
| Biologist Aide | 9.74% | 41,253 |
| Dairy Management Professor | 19.06% | 74,744 |
Similar toxicologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Range Scientist | 8.40% | 42,028 |
| Biologist Aide | 9.74% | 41,253 |
| Dairy Management Professor | 19.06% | 74,744 |
Foreign languages spoken by toxicologists
The most common foreign language among toxicologists is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- Turkish, 5.0%
- Mandarin, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Toxicologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| Turkish | 5.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
