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Analytical research chemist demographics and statistics in the US

Analytical research chemist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates analytical research chemist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our analytical research chemist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about analytical research chemists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 64,079 analytical research chemists currently employed in the United States.
  • 41.7% of all analytical research chemists are women, while 58.3% are men.
  • The average analytical research chemist age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of analytical research chemists is White (55.7%), followed by Asian (22.9%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) and Black or African American (7.4%).
  • Analytical research chemists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $107,751, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women analytical research chemists earned 97% of what men earned.
  • Delaware is the best state for analytical research chemists to live.
  • Analytical research chemists are 50% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Analytical research chemist gender statistics

41.7% of analytical research chemists are women and 58.3% of analytical research chemists are men.
  • Male, 58.3%
  • Female, 41.7%

Analytical research chemist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male58.3%
Female41.7%

Analytical research chemist gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$82,190
female-income
Female income
$79,841

Analytical research chemist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in analytical research chemist positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of analytical research chemists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Analytical research chemist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201056.01%43.99%
201157.80%42.20%
201260.27%39.73%
201358.74%41.26%
201460.47%39.53%
201558.68%41.32%
201662.52%37.48%
201757.11%42.89%
201859.86%40.14%
201954.33%45.67%
202063.55%36.45%
202158.33%41.67%

Analytical research chemist related jobs gender ratio

We compared analytical research chemists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Aerologist11%89%
Senior Advocate33%67%
Analytical Research Chemist58%42%
Remote Sensing Engineer91%9%
Optical Scientist91%9%
Seismologist94%6%

Analytical research chemist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among analytical research chemists is White, which makes up 55.7% of all analytical research chemists. Comparatively, 22.9% of analytical research chemists are Asian and 9.2% of analytical research chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 55.7%
  • Asian, 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
  • Black or African American, 7.4%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Analytical research chemist race

Analytical research chemist racePercentages
White55.7%
Asian22.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black or African American7.4%
Unknown4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Analytical research chemist race and ethnicity over time

See how analytical research chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Analytical research chemist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.87%7.67%22.68%5.10%
201161.87%7.23%22.74%6.21%
201262.64%7.83%20.94%5.64%
201360.91%7.91%21.26%6.70%
201462.91%8.63%20.50%5.14%
201560.52%8.19%22.50%6.88%
201662.32%8.16%20.58%6.75%
201763.10%7.93%20.18%6.51%
201860.99%6.54%22.08%7.68%
201962.12%7.28%21.39%6.97%
202058.93%7.09%20.49%8.12%
202155.74%7.43%22.86%9.20%

Analytical research chemist wage gap by race

According to our data, white analytical research chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino analytical research chemists have the lowest average salary at $80,393.
$85,000
$84,000
$83,000
$82,000
$81,000
$80,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$83,340
White$83,500
Black or African American$80,832
Asian$82,936
Hispanic or Latino$80,393

Average analytical research chemist age

See how the average age of analytical research chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Analytical research chemist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3735
White3939
Black or African American4143
Asian4548
Hispanic or Latino39.540

Analytical research chemist age breakdown

The average age of analytical research chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the analytical research chemist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Analytical research chemist age breakdown

Analytical Research Chemist YearsPercentages
40+ years52%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years17%

Analytical research chemist educational attainment

The most common degree for analytical research chemists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of analytical research chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 72%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Doctorate, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Analytical research chemists by degree level

Analytical research chemist degreePercentages
Bachelor's72%
Master's17%
Associate5%
Doctorate4%
Other Degrees2%

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Analytical research chemist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, analytical research chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,743 annually. With a Master's degree, analytical research chemists earn a median annual income of $86,644 compared to $73,317 for analytical research chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
$109,000
$102,000
$95,000
$88,000
$81,000
$74,000
$67,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$86,644
Bachelor's Degree$73,317
Doctorate Degree$104,743

Analytical research chemist employment statistics

Most analytical research chemists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where analytical research chemists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where analytical research chemists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Analytical research chemist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees30%

Analytical research chemist jobs by company type

Employees with the analytical research chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most analytical research chemists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Analytical research chemist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public41%
Private50%
Government3%

Analytical research chemist jobs by industry

The most common industries for analytical research chemists are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology.

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Fortune 500

Technology

Health Care

Analytical research chemist turnover and employment statistics

Analytical research chemist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for analytical research chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Analytical research chemist unemployment rate by year

YearAnalytical research chemist unemployment rate
20104.99%
20113.72%
20124.14%
20134.11%
20142.44%
20152.28%
20162.22%
20171.77%
20181.41%
20192.24%
20202.63%
20212.63%

Average analytical research chemist tenure

The average analytical research chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 330 analytical research chemists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Analytical research chemist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year19%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years10%

Analytical research chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of analytical research chemists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Petrology Teacher4.45%52,836
Analytical Research Chemist5.26%-
Remote Sensing Engineer8.32%74,159
Environmental Scientist/Geologist15.61%55,899

Similar analytical research chemist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Petrology Teacher4.45%52,836
Remote Sensing Engineer8.32%74,159
Environmental Scientist/Geologist15.61%55,899

Foreign languages spoken by analytical research chemists

The most common foreign language among analytical research chemists is Spanish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
  • Spanish, 26.7%
  • Japanese, 13.3%
  • French, 13.3%
  • Hindi, 13.3%
  • Mandarin, 13.3%
  • Other, 20.1%

Analytical research chemist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish26.7%
Japanese13.3%
French13.3%
Hindi13.3%
Mandarin13.3%
Other20.1%

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Analytical research chemist location demographics

Where do analytical research chemists earn the most?

Analytical research chemists earn the most in Washington, where the average analytical research chemist salary is $100,892. The map here shows where analytical research chemists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Analytical Research Chemists?

By looking through more than 330 resumes, we found that the most popular places for analytical research chemists are Saint Louis, MO and Piscataway, NJ.
Number of Analytical Research Chemists

Analytical research chemist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,685$95,133
2Texas1,965$71,082
3Pennsylvania1,839$64,129
4Massachusetts1,612$88,702
5Florida1,447$59,236
6Illinois1,382$68,081
7New Jersey1,317$73,730
8New York1,155$82,030
9North Carolina1,042$68,296
10Ohio1,022$75,735
11Virginia1,007$78,706
12Georgia877$68,604
13Michigan844$77,415
14Minnesota816$68,159
15Oregon732$73,726
16Missouri711$77,747
17Washington709$100,892
18Colorado689$71,077
19Indiana607$73,260
20Tennessee603$81,405
21Wisconsin585$62,209
22Arizona561$63,897
23Maryland560$80,865
24Connecticut413$77,093
25Utah363$81,234
26Iowa294$71,684
27South Carolina245$71,993
28Kentucky239$72,153
29New Hampshire234$71,582
30Kansas234$70,139
31New Mexico226$75,181
32Oklahoma225$84,658
33Nebraska214$57,633
34Alabama186$62,695
35Rhode Island185$82,852
36Louisiana185$63,524
37Arkansas170$58,526
38Delaware169$97,908
39Idaho151$77,612
40Maine139$52,800
41West Virginia132$74,813
42Nevada129$71,799
43Mississippi128$62,922
44District of Columbia126$93,728
45Vermont113$88,633
46South Dakota111$48,711
47Montana106$72,593
48North Dakota82$63,178
49Hawaii74$53,445
50Wyoming63$52,661
51Alaska11$54,111

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