Wildlife biology technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Wildlife biology technician demographics by:
Wildlife biology technician gender statistics
57.7% of wildlife biology technicians are women and 42.3% of wildlife biology technicians are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Wildlife biology technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Wildlife biology technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,580
Female income
$35,933
Wildlife biology technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wildlife biology technician positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of wildlife biology technicians are female.
Wildlife biology technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2011 | 44.56% | 55.44% |
| 2012 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2013 | 44.75% | 55.25% |
| 2014 | 43.02% | 56.98% |
| 2015 | 47.31% | 52.69% |
| 2016 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2017 | 49.27% | 50.73% |
| 2018 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2019 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
| 2020 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2021 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
Wildlife biology technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared wildlife biology technicians 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% |
| Wildlife Biology Technician | 42% | 58% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Wildlife biology technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wildlife biology technicians is White, which makes up 71.5% of all wildlife biology technicians. Comparatively, 10.3% of wildlife biology technicians are Asian and 9.0% of wildlife biology technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.5%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Wildlife biology technician race
| Wildlife biology technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Wildlife biology technician race and ethnicity over time
See how wildlife biology technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wildlife biology technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 3.68% | 11.64% | 8.05% |
| 2011 | 77.60% | 3.69% | 9.22% | 6.10% |
| 2012 | 77.39% | 2.18% | 9.76% | 7.67% |
| 2013 | 75.58% | 4.08% | 9.31% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 75.10% | 3.58% | 10.33% | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 76.31% | 3.21% | 10.49% | 7.19% |
| 2016 | 76.13% | 3.57% | 10.14% | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 73.87% | 3.13% | 11.96% | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 75.18% | 2.86% | 10.28% | 8.20% |
| 2019 | 76.06% | 2.51% | 11.49% | 6.70% |
| 2020 | 71.61% | 3.25% | 9.12% | 9.76% |
| 2021 | 71.47% | 3.18% | 10.27% | 8.98% |
Wildlife biology technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wildlife biology technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White wildlife biology technicians have the lowest average salary at $34,459.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,064 |
| White | $34,459 |
| Black or African American | $35,730 |
| Asian | $36,534 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,150 |
Average wildlife biology technician age
See how the average age of wildlife biology technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wildlife biology technician 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 |
Wildlife biology technician age breakdown
The average age of wildlife biology technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the wildlife biology technician population.
Wildlife biology technician age breakdown
| Wildlife Biology Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wildlife biology technician educational attainment
The most common degree for wildlife biology technicians is bachelor's degree, with 74% of wildlife biology technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Wildlife biology technicians by degree level
| Wildlife biology technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Wildlife biology technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wildlife biology technicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $38,790 annually. With a Master's degree, wildlife biology technicians earn a median annual income of $35,147 compared to $33,037 for wildlife biology technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,037 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,790 |
Wildlife biology technician employment statistics
Company size where wildlife biology technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wildlife biology technicians work.
Wildlife biology technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Wildlife biology technician turnover and employment statistics
Wildlife biology technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wildlife biology technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wildlife biology technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wildlife biology technician 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 wildlife biology technician tenure
The average wildlife biology technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 wildlife biology technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Wildlife biology technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 73% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Wildlife biology technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wildlife biology technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Consultant | 8.40% | 13,488 |
| Staff Scientist | 8.45% | 121,054 |
| Wildlife Biology Technician | 9.74% | - |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | 28,696 |
Similar wildlife biology technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Consultant | 8.40% | 13,488 |
| Staff Scientist | 8.45% | 121,054 |
| Plant Pathologist | 19.06% | 28,696 |
Foreign languages spoken by wildlife biology technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wildlife biology technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |