Zoologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Zoologist gender statistics
63.2% of zoologists are women and 36.8% of zoologists are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Zoologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Zoologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,928
Female income
$60,196
Zoologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in zoologist positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of zoologists are female.
Zoologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2011 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2012 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2013 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
| 2014 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2015 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2016 | 40.39% | 59.61% |
| 2017 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
| 2018 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2019 | 38.49% | 61.51% |
| 2020 | 38.23% | 61.77% |
| 2021 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
Zoologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared zoologists 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% |
| Zoologist | 37% | 63% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Zoologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among zoologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all zoologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of zoologists are Asian and 6.3% of zoologists 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%
Zoologist race
| Zoologist 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% |
Zoologist race and ethnicity over time
See how zoologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Zoologist 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% |
Zoologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian zoologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White zoologists have the lowest average salary at $55,004.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,104 |
| White | $55,004 |
| Black or African American | $59,465 |
| Asian | $62,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,981 |
Average zoologist age
See how the average age of zoologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Zoologist 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 |
Zoologist age breakdown
The average age of zoologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the zoologist population.
Zoologist age breakdown
| Zoologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Zoologist educational attainment
The most common degree for zoologists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of zoologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
Zoologists by degree level
| Zoologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Zoologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, zoologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,970 annually. With a Master's degree, zoologists earn a median annual income of $57,396 compared to $50,234 for zoologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,396 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,234 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,970 |
Zoologist turnover and employment statistics
Zoologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for zoologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Zoologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Zoologist 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 zoologist tenure
The average zoologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 zoologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Zoologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Zoologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of zoologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Forester | 8.40% | 63,379 |
| Immunochemist | 8.45% | 3,789 |
| Zoologist | 9.74% | - |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Similar zoologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Forester | 8.40% | 63,379 |
| Immunochemist | 8.45% | 3,789 |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by zoologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Zoologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |