Applications chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Applications chemist demographics by:
Applications chemist gender statistics
38.1% of applications chemists are women and 61.9% of applications chemists are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Applications chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Applications chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,658
Female income
$59,060
Applications chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in applications chemist positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of applications chemists are female.
Applications chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.60% | 40.40% |
| 2011 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2013 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2014 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2015 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
| 2016 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2017 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2018 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2019 | 57.96% | 42.04% |
| 2020 | 66.89% | 33.11% |
| 2021 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
Applications chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared applications 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Applications Chemist | 62% | 38% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Applications chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among applications chemists is White, which makes up 59.6% of all applications chemists. Comparatively, 18.2% of applications chemists are Asian and 9.4% of applications chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.6%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Applications chemist race
| Applications chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Applications chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how applications chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Applications chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.70% | 8.22% | 17.97% | 5.34% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 7.77% | 18.03% | 6.46% |
| 2012 | 66.47% | 8.37% | 16.24% | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 64.75% | 8.46% | 16.56% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 66.75% | 9.18% | 15.79% | 5.39% |
| 2015 | 64.35% | 8.74% | 17.79% | 7.12% |
| 2016 | 66.16% | 8.71% | 15.87% | 6.99% |
| 2017 | 66.94% | 8.48% | 15.47% | 6.75% |
| 2018 | 64.82% | 7.09% | 17.37% | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 65.96% | 7.83% | 16.68% | 7.22% |
| 2020 | 62.77% | 7.64% | 15.79% | 8.37% |
| 2021 | 59.57% | 7.98% | 18.16% | 9.44% |
Applications chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white applications chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino applications chemists have the lowest average salary at $59,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,438 |
| White | $61,547 |
| Black or African American | $59,735 |
| Asian | $61,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,437 |
Average applications chemist age
See how the average age of applications chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Applications chemist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Applications chemist age breakdown
The average age of applications chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the applications chemist population.
Applications chemist age breakdown
| Applications Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Applications chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for applications chemists is bachelor's degree, with 75% of applications chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, -1%
Applications chemists by degree level
| Applications chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | -1% |
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Applications chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, applications chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,821 annually. With a Master's degree, applications chemists earn a median annual income of $63,676 compared to $54,605 for applications chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,676 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,605 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,821 |
Applications chemist employment statistics
Company size where applications chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where applications chemists work.
Applications chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Applications chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for applications chemists are manufacturing, health care and finance.
Applications chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 57% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Applications chemist turnover and employment statistics
Applications chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for applications chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Applications chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Applications chemist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average applications chemist tenure
The average applications chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 applications chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Applications chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Applications chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of applications chemists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prospector | 4.45% | 1,981 |
| Applications Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | 2,228 |
Similar applications chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prospector | 4.45% | 1,981 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | 2,228 |
Foreign languages spoken by applications chemists
The most common foreign language among applications chemists is German at 19.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 19.0%.
- German, 19.0%
- French, 19.0%
- Spanish, 19.0%
- Hungarian, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 33.4%
Applications chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 19.0% |
| French | 19.0% |
| Spanish | 19.0% |
| Hungarian | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 33.4% |
