Wildlife ecologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wildlife ecologist gender statistics
31.3% of wildlife ecologists are women and 68.8% of wildlife ecologists are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Wildlife ecologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Wildlife ecologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,420
Female income
$48,051
Wildlife ecologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wildlife ecologist positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of wildlife ecologists are female.
Wildlife ecologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2011 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2012 | 75.20% | 24.80% |
| 2013 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2014 | 69.37% | 30.63% |
| 2015 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2016 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2017 | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 2018 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 2019 | 70.24% | 29.76% |
| 2020 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
| 2021 | 68.75% | 31.25% |
Wildlife ecologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wildlife ecologists 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 Ecologist | 69% | 31% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Wildlife ecologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wildlife ecologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all wildlife ecologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of wildlife ecologists are Asian and 6.3% of wildlife ecologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Wildlife ecologist race
| Wildlife ecologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Wildlife ecologist race and ethnicity over time
See how wildlife ecologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wildlife ecologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Wildlife ecologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wildlife ecologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White wildlife ecologists have the lowest average salary at $45,433.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,503 |
| White | $45,433 |
| Black or African American | $47,688 |
| Asian | $49,128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,439 |
Average wildlife ecologist age
See how the average age of wildlife ecologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wildlife ecologist 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 ecologist age breakdown
The average age of wildlife ecologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the wildlife ecologist population.
Wildlife ecologist age breakdown
| Wildlife Ecologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wildlife ecologist educational attainment
The most common degree for wildlife ecologists is bachelor's degree, with 50% of wildlife ecologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 44% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 44%
- Doctorate, 6%
Wildlife ecologists by degree level
| Wildlife ecologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 44% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
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Wildlife ecologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wildlife ecologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $53,224 annually. With a Master's degree, wildlife ecologists earn a median annual income of $46,650 compared to $42,945 for wildlife ecologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,650 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,945 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,224 |
Wildlife ecologist turnover and employment statistics
Wildlife ecologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wildlife ecologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wildlife ecologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wildlife ecologist 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 ecologist tenure
The average wildlife ecologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 wildlife ecologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wildlife ecologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Wildlife ecologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wildlife ecologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Staff Toxicologist | 8.45% | 73,906 |
| Wildlife Ecologist | 9.74% | - |
| Dairy Scientist | 19.06% | 42,516 |
Similar wildlife ecologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Staff Toxicologist | 8.45% | 73,906 |
| Dairy Scientist | 19.06% | 42,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by wildlife ecologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wildlife ecologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |