Visiting researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Visiting researcher gender statistics
38.0% of visiting researchers are women and 62.0% of visiting researchers are men.
- Male, 62.0%
- Female, 38.0%
Visiting researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.0% |
| Female | 38.0% |
Visiting researcher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,496
Female income
$66,911
Visiting researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in visiting researcher positions over time. Currently, 38.0% of visiting researchers are female.
Visiting researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2011 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2012 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2013 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2014 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2015 | 65.98% | 34.02% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
| 2017 | 63.94% | 36.06% |
| 2018 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2019 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
| 2020 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2021 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
Visiting researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared visiting researchers 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% |
| Visiting Researcher | 62% | 38% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Visiting researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among visiting researchers is White, which makes up 51.1% of all visiting researchers. Comparatively, 28.3% of visiting researchers are Asian and 9.8% of visiting researchers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 51.1%
- Asian, 28.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Visiting researcher race
| Visiting researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Asian | 28.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Visiting researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how visiting researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Visiting researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.35% | 5.37% | 30.82% | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 53.10% | 5.80% | 31.29% | 7.51% |
| 2012 | 53.91% | 5.59% | 30.46% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 54.50% | 5.69% | 29.07% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 54.18% | 6.03% | 29.67% | 7.02% |
| 2015 | 54.30% | 5.47% | 30.46% | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 53.67% | 5.26% | 29.26% | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 53.80% | 6.13% | 28.76% | 8.08% |
| 2018 | 52.91% | 5.88% | 29.61% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 5.53% | 28.82% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 52.43% | 5.14% | 29.11% | 9.49% |
| 2021 | 51.11% | 6.53% | 28.27% | 9.80% |
Visiting researcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white visiting researchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino visiting researchers have the lowest average salary at $63,993.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,123 |
| White | $68,181 |
| Black or African American | $66,516 |
| Asian | $67,747 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,993 |
Average visiting researcher age
See how the average age of visiting researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Visiting researcher 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 |
Visiting researcher age breakdown
The average age of visiting researchers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the visiting researcher population.
Visiting researcher age breakdown
| Visiting Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Visiting researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for visiting researchers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of visiting researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 32%
- Doctorate, 22%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Visiting researchers by degree level
| Visiting researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Doctorate | 22% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Visiting researcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, visiting researchers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,792 annually. With a Master's degree, visiting researchers earn a median annual income of $65,915 compared to $64,047 for visiting researchers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,915 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,047 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,792 |
Visiting researcher employment statistics
Most visiting researchers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where visiting researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where visiting researchers work.
Visiting researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Visiting researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the visiting researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most visiting researchers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Visiting researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 3% |
Visiting researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for visiting researchers are education, technology and health care.
Visiting researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Visiting researcher turnover and employment statistics
Visiting researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for visiting researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visiting researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Visiting researcher 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 visiting researcher tenure
The average visiting researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,274 visiting researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Visiting researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Visiting researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of visiting researchers 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 |
| Visiting Researcher | 8.45% | - |
| Microarray Specialist | 9.74% | 18,852 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | 2,088 |
Similar visiting researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Microarray Specialist | 9.74% | 18,852 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | 2,088 |
Foreign languages spoken by visiting researchers
The most common foreign language among visiting researchers is Spanish at 15.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.1%.
- Spanish, 15.4%
- French, 12.4%
- Chinese, 10.1%
- Mandarin, 8.9%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 44.9%
Visiting researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| French | 12.4% |
| Chinese | 10.1% |
| Mandarin | 8.9% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 44.9% |
