Chemical engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical engineering technician demographics by:
Chemical engineering technician gender statistics
23.2% of chemical engineering technicians are women and 76.8% of chemical engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 76.8%
- Female, 23.2%
Chemical engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.8% |
| Female | 23.2% |
Chemical engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,515
Female income
$65,755
Chemical engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 23.2% of chemical engineering technicians are female.
Chemical engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2011 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2012 | 81.40% | 18.60% |
| 2013 | 78.87% | 21.13% |
| 2014 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2015 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2016 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2017 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2018 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2019 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2020 | 78.21% | 21.79% |
| 2021 | 76.81% | 23.19% |
Chemical engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering Technician | 77% | 23% |
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Chemical engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical engineering technicians is White, which makes up 58.9% of all chemical engineering technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of chemical engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of chemical engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Chemical engineering technician race
| Chemical engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Chemical engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.11% | 9.43% | 11.57% | 12.33% |
| 2011 | 64.57% | 9.54% | 12.25% | 11.21% |
| 2012 | 63.59% | 9.95% | 12.58% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 62.81% | 10.23% | 11.75% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 63.99% | 9.06% | 12.05% | 12.04% |
| 2015 | 63.58% | 9.35% | 11.41% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 62.37% | 9.76% | 11.91% | 12.97% |
| 2017 | 62.18% | 9.63% | 12.12% | 12.82% |
| 2018 | 62.15% | 8.78% | 12.08% | 14.02% |
| 2019 | 62.61% | 8.51% | 11.98% | 14.12% |
| 2020 | 60.54% | 7.86% | 12.26% | 14.09% |
| 2021 | 58.88% | 9.21% | 11.84% | 14.53% |
Chemical engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chemical engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $74,016.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,032 |
| White | $77,129 |
| Black or African American | $74,016 |
| Asian | $79,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,156 |
Average chemical engineering technician age
See how the average age of chemical engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Chemical engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of chemical engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the chemical engineering technician population.
Chemical engineering technician age breakdown
| Chemical Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Chemical engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 72% of chemical engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chemical engineering technicians by degree level
| Chemical engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chemical engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,923 annually. With a Associate degree, chemical engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $80,079 compared to $78,535 for chemical engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,923 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,535 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,079 |
Chemical engineering technician employment statistics
Most chemical engineering technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chemical engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical engineering technicians work.
Chemical engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Chemical engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 6% |
Chemical engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical engineering technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Chemical engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Chemical engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Chemical engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average chemical engineering technician tenure
The average chemical engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 chemical engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Chemical engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Directional Survey Drafter | 5.82% | 4,159 |
| Chemical Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Senior Maintenance Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 91,795 |
Similar chemical engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Directional Survey Drafter | 5.82% | 4,159 |
| Senior Maintenance Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 91,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among chemical engineering technicians is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Chemical engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |