Biochemistry technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Biochemistry technician demographics by:
Biochemistry technician gender statistics
33.3% of biochemistry technicians are women and 66.7% of biochemistry technicians are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Biochemistry technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Biochemistry technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,321
Female income
$46,993
Biochemistry technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biochemistry technician positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of biochemistry technicians are female.
Biochemistry technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2011 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2012 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2013 | 72.02% | 27.98% |
| 2014 | 69.17% | 30.83% |
| 2015 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2017 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2018 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2019 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2020 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Biochemistry technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared biochemistry technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Biochemistry Technician | 67% | 33% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Biochemistry technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biochemistry technicians is White, which makes up 58.6% of all biochemistry technicians. Comparatively, 13.5% of biochemistry technicians are Asian and 10.6% of biochemistry technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Biochemistry technician race
| Biochemistry technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Biochemistry technician race and ethnicity over time
See how biochemistry technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biochemistry technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 6.55% | 13.45% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 5.65% | 13.78% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 4.96% | 14.89% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 5.18% | 8.76% | 11.16% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 8.44% | 11.69% | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 68.73% | 4.47% | 9.28% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 5.79% | 9.32% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 6.27% | 10.54% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 7.56% | 10.08% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 9.83% | 11.24% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 9.11% | 13.55% | 10.59% |
Biochemistry technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biochemistry technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown biochemistry technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,203.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,203 |
| White | $47,565 |
| Black or African American | $44,961 |
| Asian | $49,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,188 |
Average biochemistry technician age
See how the average age of biochemistry technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biochemistry technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Biochemistry technician age breakdown
The average age of biochemistry technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the biochemistry technician population.
Biochemistry technician age breakdown
| Biochemistry Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Biochemistry technician educational attainment
The most common degree for biochemistry technicians is bachelor's degree, with 81% of biochemistry technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
Biochemistry technicians by degree level
| Biochemistry technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
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Biochemistry technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biochemistry technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,418 annually. With a Associate degree, biochemistry technicians earn a median annual income of $37,916 compared to $37,095 for biochemistry technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,095 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,418 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,916 |
Biochemistry technician employment statistics
Company size where biochemistry technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biochemistry technicians work.
Biochemistry technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Biochemistry technician jobs by company type
Employees with the biochemistry technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biochemistry technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Biochemistry technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 33% |
Biochemistry technician turnover and employment statistics
Biochemistry technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biochemistry technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biochemistry technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biochemistry technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average biochemistry technician tenure
The average biochemistry technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 biochemistry technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Biochemistry technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Biochemistry technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biochemistry technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Forensic Ballistics Expert | 8.16% | 8,905 |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Similar biochemistry technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Forensic Ballistics Expert | 8.16% | 8,905 |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Foreign languages spoken by biochemistry technicians
- Arabic, 100.0%
Biochemistry technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |