Chemical applicator demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical applicator gender statistics
7.9% of chemical applicators are women and 92.1% of chemical applicators are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Chemical applicator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Chemical applicator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,295
Female income
$29,883
Chemical applicator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical applicator positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of chemical applicators are female.
Chemical applicator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2013 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2016 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2018 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2020 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
Chemical applicator related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical applicators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Chemical Applicator | 92% | 8% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Chemical applicator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical applicators is White, which makes up 76.5% of all chemical applicators. Comparatively, 15.8% of chemical applicators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.1% of chemical applicators are Unknown.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.4%
Chemical applicator race
| Chemical applicator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Chemical applicator race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical applicator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical applicator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 6.25% | 0.99% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 72.76% | 4.17% | 1.92% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 70.24% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 76.54% | 1.54% | 0.38% | 15.77% |
Chemical applicator wage gap by race
According to our data, white chemical applicators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical applicators have the lowest average salary at $30,373.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,922 |
| White | $32,311 |
| Black or African American | $30,373 |
| Asian | $31,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,486 |
Chemical applicator age breakdown
The average age of chemical applicators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the chemical applicator population.
Chemical applicator age breakdown
| Chemical Applicator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Chemical applicator educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical applicators is bachelor's degree, with 32% of chemical applicators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chemical applicators by degree level
| Chemical applicator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chemical applicator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical applicators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,543 annually. With a Associate degree, chemical applicators earn a median annual income of $32,104 compared to $31,552 for chemical applicators with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,552 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,259 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,543 |
| No Education | $29,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,104 |
Chemical applicator employment statistics
Most chemical applicators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where chemical applicators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical applicators work.
Chemical applicator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Chemical applicator jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical applicator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical applicators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Chemical applicator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 12% |
Chemical applicator jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical applicators are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Chemical applicator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Chemical applicator turnover and employment statistics
Chemical applicator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical applicators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical applicator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical applicator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 11.21% |
| 2020 | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 9.44% |
Average chemical applicator tenure
The average chemical applicator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 chemical applicators resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical applicator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Chemical applicator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical applicators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Surgeon | 3.47% | 4,368 |
| Putty Worker | 4.17% | 20,209 |
| Environmental Services Aide | 4.45% | 152,119 |
| Floor Attendant | 4.88% | 60,528 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
| Chemical Applicator | 11.74% | - |
Similar chemical applicator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Surgeon | 3.47% | 4,368 |
| Putty Worker | 4.17% | 20,209 |
| Environmental Services Aide | 4.45% | 152,119 |
| Floor Attendant | 4.88% | 60,528 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical applicators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chemical applicator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
