Biochemical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Biochemical engineer gender statistics
26.2% of biochemical engineers are women and 73.8% of biochemical engineers are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Biochemical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Biochemical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,895
Female income
$90,704
Biochemical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biochemical engineer positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of biochemical engineers are female.
Biochemical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2011 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
| 2012 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
| 2013 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2014 | 76.80% | 23.20% |
| 2015 | 76.56% | 23.44% |
| 2016 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2017 | 77.13% | 22.87% |
| 2018 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2020 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| 2021 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
Biochemical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared biochemical engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Biochemical Engineer | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Biochemical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biochemical engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all biochemical engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of biochemical engineers are Asian and 7.5% of biochemical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Biochemical engineer race
| Biochemical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Biochemical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how biochemical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biochemical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Biochemical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biochemical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino biochemical engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,930.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,252 |
| White | $92,982 |
| Black or African American | $91,337 |
| Asian | $96,062 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,930 |
Average biochemical engineer age
See how the average age of biochemical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biochemical engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Biochemical engineer age breakdown
The average age of biochemical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the biochemical engineer population.
Biochemical engineer age breakdown
| Biochemical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Biochemical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for biochemical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of biochemical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Biochemical engineers by degree level
| Biochemical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Biochemical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biochemical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,054 annually. With a Master's degree, biochemical engineers earn a median annual income of $103,710 compared to $94,771 for biochemical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,771 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,054 |
Biochemical engineer employment statistics
Most biochemical engineers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where biochemical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biochemical engineers work.
Biochemical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Biochemical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the biochemical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biochemical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Biochemical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 8% |
Biochemical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for biochemical engineers are education, health care and professional.
Biochemical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Biochemical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Biochemical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biochemical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biochemical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biochemical engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average biochemical engineer tenure
The average biochemical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 biochemical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Biochemical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Biochemical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biochemical engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 16,617 |
| Biochemical Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Radio Engineer | 6.39% | 18,734 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Similar biochemical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 16,617 |
| Radio Engineer | 6.39% | 18,734 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Foreign languages spoken by biochemical engineers
- Carrier, 100.0%
Biochemical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |
