Virologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Virologist gender statistics
55.2% of virologists are women and 44.8% of virologists are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Virologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Virologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,195
Female income
$84,775
Virologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in virologist positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of virologists are female.
Virologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2011 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 47.17% |
| 2013 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
| 2014 | 45.55% | 54.45% |
| 2015 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2016 | 48.55% | 51.45% |
| 2017 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2018 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2019 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
| 2020 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2021 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
Virologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared virologists 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% |
| Virologist | 45% | 55% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Virologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among virologists is White, which makes up 70.9% of all virologists. Comparatively, 11.4% of virologists are Asian and 9.0% of virologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.9%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Virologist race
| Virologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Virologist race and ethnicity over time
See how virologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Virologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.56% | 3.69% | 12.81% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 77.03% | 3.69% | 10.38% | 6.11% |
| 2012 | 76.82% | 2.19% | 10.93% | 7.68% |
| 2013 | 75.01% | 4.09% | 10.48% | 7.25% |
| 2014 | 74.54% | 3.58% | 11.50% | 7.36% |
| 2015 | 75.74% | 3.21% | 11.65% | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 75.57% | 3.57% | 11.30% | 6.38% |
| 2017 | 73.31% | 3.14% | 13.13% | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 74.62% | 2.86% | 11.45% | 8.22% |
| 2019 | 75.49% | 2.52% | 12.66% | 6.71% |
| 2020 | 71.05% | 3.25% | 10.29% | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 70.90% | 3.18% | 11.44% | 8.99% |
Virologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian virologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White virologists have the lowest average salary at $78,744.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,208 |
| White | $78,744 |
| Black or African American | $83,976 |
| Asian | $87,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,124 |
Average virologist age
See how the average age of virologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Virologist 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 |
Virologist age breakdown
The average age of virologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the virologist population.
Virologist age breakdown
| Virologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Virologist educational attainment
The most common degree for virologists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of virologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 15% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Virologists by degree level
| Virologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Virologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, virologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $97,280 annually. With a Master's degree, virologists earn a median annual income of $81,185 compared to $72,911 for virologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,911 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,280 |
Virologist employment statistics
Company size where virologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where virologists work.
Virologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Virologist turnover and employment statistics
Virologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for virologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Virologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Virologist 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 virologist tenure
The average virologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 virologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Virologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 34% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Virologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of virologists 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 Superintendent | 8.40% | 11,947 |
| Junior Scientist | 8.45% | 56,283 |
| Virologist | 9.74% | - |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Similar virologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Superintendent | 8.40% | 11,947 |
| Junior Scientist | 8.45% | 56,283 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by virologists
The most common foreign language among virologists is Greek at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Greek, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Ukrainian, 25.0%
Virologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Greek | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Ukrainian | 25.0% |