Neuroscientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Neuroscientist gender statistics
52.6% of neuroscientists are women and 47.4% of neuroscientists are men.
- Female, 52.6%
- Male, 47.4%
Neuroscientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% |
| Male | 47.4% |
Neuroscientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$73,406
Female Income
$73,898
Neuroscientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neuroscientist positions over time. Currently, 52.6% of neuroscientists are female.
Neuroscientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2011 | 48.16% | 51.84% |
| 2012 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2013 | 49.75% | 50.25% |
| 2014 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2015 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
| 2016 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2017 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
| 2018 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2019 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2020 | 46.10% | 53.90% |
| 2021 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
Neuroscientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared neuroscientists 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% |
| Neuroscientist | 47% | 53% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Neuroscientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neuroscientists is White, which makes up 56.4% of all neuroscientists. Comparatively, 27.9% of neuroscientists are Asian and 7.4% of neuroscientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.4%
- Asian, 27.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Neuroscientist Race
| Neuroscientist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Asian | 27.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Neuroscientist race and ethnicity over time
See how neuroscientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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Neuroscientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.62% | 3.45% | 30.50% | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 3.87% | 30.98% | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 3.67% | 30.14% | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 59.77% | 3.76% | 28.75% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 59.45% | 4.10% | 29.35% | 4.60% |
| 2015 | 59.57% | 3.55% | 30.14% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 58.94% | 3.34% | 28.94% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 4.20% | 28.44% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 3.96% | 29.30% | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 59.57% | 3.61% | 28.50% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 57.70% | 3.22% | 28.79% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 4.60% | 27.95% | 7.38% |
Neuroscientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white neuroscientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino neuroscientists have the lowest average salary at $70,451.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,966 |
| White | $75,401 |
| Black or African American | $73,430 |
| Asian | $74,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,451 |
Average neuroscientist age
See how the average age of neuroscientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Neuroscientist 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 |
Neuroscientist age breakdown
The average age of neuroscientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the neuroscientist population.
Neuroscientist age breakdown
| Neuroscientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Neuroscientist educational attainment
The most common degree for neuroscientists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of neuroscientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 32% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Doctorate, 32%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
Neuroscientists by degree level
| Neuroscientist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Doctorate | 32% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Neuroscientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, neuroscientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,498 annually. With a Master's degree, neuroscientists earn a median annual income of $72,721 compared to $70,515 for neuroscientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,721 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,515 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,498 |
Neuroscientist employment statistics
Company size where neuroscientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neuroscientists work.
Neuroscientist jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Neuroscientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for neuroscientists are health care, professional and technology.
Neuroscientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Start-up | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Neuroscientist turnover and employment statistics
Neuroscientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neuroscientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Neuroscientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neuroscientist 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 neuroscientist tenure
The average neuroscientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 neuroscientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Neuroscientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Neuroscientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neuroscientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Engineer | 8.40% | 2,932 |
| Neuroscientist | 8.45% | - |
| Ornithologist | 9.74% | 120 |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
Similar neuroscientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Engineer | 8.40% | 2,932 |
| Ornithologist | 9.74% | 120 |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
