Bench chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench chemist gender statistics
41.8% of bench chemists are women and 58.2% of bench chemists are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Bench chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Bench chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,682
Female income
$56,131
Bench chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench chemist positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of bench chemists are female.
Bench chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 2011 | 57.68% | 42.32% |
| 2012 | 60.15% | 39.85% |
| 2013 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2014 | 60.35% | 39.65% |
| 2015 | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| 2016 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2017 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 2018 | 59.74% | 40.26% |
| 2019 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2020 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2021 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
Bench chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared bench 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% |
| Bench Chemist | 58% | 42% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Bench chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench chemists is White, which makes up 59.8% of all bench chemists. Comparatively, 18.2% of bench chemists are Asian and 9.4% of bench chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.8%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bench chemist race
| Bench chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bench chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how bench chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 8.14% | 18.06% | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 7.70% | 18.12% | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 66.71% | 8.29% | 16.32% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 64.99% | 8.38% | 16.64% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 66.99% | 9.10% | 15.87% | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 64.60% | 8.66% | 17.87% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 66.40% | 8.63% | 15.95% | 6.95% |
| 2017 | 67.18% | 8.40% | 15.55% | 6.72% |
| 2018 | 65.07% | 7.01% | 17.45% | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 66.20% | 7.75% | 16.77% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 63.01% | 7.56% | 15.87% | 8.33% |
| 2021 | 59.81% | 7.90% | 18.24% | 9.40% |
Bench chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white bench chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bench chemists have the lowest average salary at $56,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,440 |
| White | $58,546 |
| Black or African American | $56,786 |
| Asian | $58,175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,497 |
Average bench chemist age
See how the average age of bench chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bench 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 |
Bench chemist age breakdown
The average age of bench chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the bench chemist population.
Bench chemist age breakdown
| Bench Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bench chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for bench chemists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of bench chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bench chemists by degree level
| Bench chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bench chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bench chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,446 annually. With a Master's degree, bench chemists earn a median annual income of $60,616 compared to $51,810 for bench chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,810 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,446 |
Bench chemist employment statistics
Company size where bench chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench chemists work.
Bench chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Bench chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench chemists are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and finance.
Bench chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Pharmaceutical | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Bench chemist turnover and employment statistics
Bench chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench 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 bench chemist tenure
The average bench chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 bench chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bench chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Geologist | 4.45% | 45,844 |
| Bench Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Habitat Conservation Planner | 15.61% | 13,775 |
Similar bench chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Development Geologist | 4.45% | 45,844 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Habitat Conservation Planner | 15.61% | 13,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench chemists
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 40.0%
Bench chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 40.0% |
