Wildlife health specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wildlife health specialist gender statistics
27.1% of wildlife health specialists are women and 72.9% of wildlife health specialists are men.
- Male, 72.9%
- Female, 27.1%
Wildlife health specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.9% |
| Female | 27.1% |
Wildlife health specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,584
Female income
$47,196
Wildlife health specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wildlife health specialist positions over time. Currently, 27.1% of wildlife health specialists are female.
Wildlife health specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2011 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
| 2012 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2013 | 74.86% | 25.14% |
| 2014 | 73.51% | 26.49% |
| 2015 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 2016 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2017 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2018 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2019 | 74.31% | 25.69% |
| 2020 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2021 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
Wildlife health specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wildlife health specialists 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 Health Specialist | 73% | 27% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Wildlife health specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wildlife health specialists is White, which makes up 71.9% of all wildlife health specialists. Comparatively, 10.4% of wildlife health specialists are Asian and 9.0% of wildlife health specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Wildlife health specialist race
| Wildlife health specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Wildlife health specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how wildlife health specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wildlife health specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.57% | 3.70% | 11.76% | 8.09% |
| 2011 | 78.04% | 3.70% | 9.33% | 6.14% |
| 2012 | 77.83% | 2.20% | 9.88% | 7.71% |
| 2013 | 76.02% | 4.10% | 9.43% | 7.28% |
| 2014 | 75.54% | 3.59% | 10.45% | 7.38% |
| 2015 | 76.75% | 3.22% | 10.60% | 7.23% |
| 2016 | 76.57% | 3.58% | 10.25% | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 74.31% | 3.15% | 12.08% | 8.04% |
| 2018 | 75.62% | 2.87% | 10.40% | 8.24% |
| 2019 | 76.50% | 2.53% | 11.61% | 6.74% |
| 2020 | 72.05% | 3.26% | 9.24% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 71.91% | 3.19% | 10.39% | 9.02% |
Wildlife health specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wildlife health specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White wildlife health specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,695 |
| White | $44,657 |
| Black or African American | $46,844 |
| Asian | $48,240 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,572 |
Average wildlife health specialist age
See how the average age of wildlife health specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wildlife health specialist 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 health specialist age breakdown
The average age of wildlife health specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the wildlife health specialist population.
Wildlife health specialist age breakdown
| Wildlife Health Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wildlife health specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for wildlife health specialists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of wildlife health specialists 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, 72%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Wildlife health specialists by degree level
| Wildlife health specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Wildlife health specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wildlife health specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $52,208 annually. With a Master's degree, wildlife health specialists earn a median annual income of $45,838 compared to $42,241 for wildlife health specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,838 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,241 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,208 |
Wildlife health specialist employment statistics
Most wildlife health specialists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where wildlife health specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wildlife health specialists work.
Wildlife health specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Wildlife health specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the wildlife health specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wildlife health specialists prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Wildlife health specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 56% |
Wildlife health specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for wildlife health specialists are government, education and non profits.
Wildlife health specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 41% |
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Wildlife health specialist turnover and employment statistics
Wildlife health specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wildlife health specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wildlife health specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wildlife health specialist 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 health specialist tenure
The average wildlife health specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 wildlife health specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wildlife health specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Wildlife health specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wildlife health specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forester | 8.40% | 6,758 |
| Epidemiologist Advanced | 8.45% | 4,262 |
| Wildlife Health Specialist | 9.74% | - |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Similar wildlife health specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forester | 8.40% | 6,758 |
| Epidemiologist Advanced | 8.45% | 4,262 |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by wildlife health specialists
The most common foreign language among wildlife health specialists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 22.2% and Sinhala is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Swahili, 22.2%
- Sinhala, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
Wildlife health specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Swahili | 22.2% |
| Sinhala | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
