Chemical laboratory assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical laboratory assistant demographics by:
Chemical laboratory assistant gender statistics
42.7% of chemical laboratory assistants are women and 57.3% of chemical laboratory assistants are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Chemical laboratory assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Chemical laboratory assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,311
Female income
$36,608
Chemical laboratory assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical laboratory assistant positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of chemical laboratory assistants are female.
Chemical laboratory assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2011 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2012 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2013 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2014 | 59.26% | 40.74% |
| 2015 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2016 | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 2017 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2018 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2019 | 59.55% | 40.45% |
| 2020 | 52.29% | 47.71% |
| 2021 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
Chemical laboratory assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical laboratory assistants 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% |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 57% | 43% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Chemical laboratory assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical laboratory assistants is White, which makes up 62.8% of all chemical laboratory assistants. Comparatively, 16.3% of chemical laboratory assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of chemical laboratory assistants are Asian.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Chemical laboratory assistant race
| Chemical laboratory assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Chemical laboratory assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical laboratory assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical laboratory assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.90% | 9.21% | 9.82% | 11.62% |
| 2011 | 68.94% | 8.68% | 8.56% | 11.07% |
| 2012 | 69.34% | 8.17% | 10.67% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 70.21% | 8.36% | 9.37% | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 66.61% | 10.60% | 10.06% | 10.28% |
| 2015 | 66.19% | 8.72% | 9.96% | 12.82% |
| 2016 | 66.02% | 8.06% | 10.42% | 13.51% |
| 2017 | 68.04% | 8.43% | 9.70% | 12.52% |
| 2018 | 66.55% | 7.02% | 10.76% | 11.95% |
| 2019 | 67.87% | 7.67% | 10.65% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 63.62% | 9.68% | 8.72% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 62.84% | 6.90% | 9.25% | 16.34% |
Chemical laboratory assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,808 |
| White | $38,316 |
| Black or African American | $35,962 |
| Asian | $36,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,142 |
Average chemical laboratory assistant age
See how the average age of chemical laboratory assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical laboratory assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Chemical laboratory assistant age breakdown
The average age of chemical laboratory assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chemical laboratory assistant population.
Chemical laboratory assistant age breakdown
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chemical laboratory assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical laboratory assistants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of chemical laboratory assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Chemical laboratory assistants by degree level
| Chemical laboratory assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Chemical laboratory assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,728 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,092 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,980 |
Chemical laboratory assistant employment statistics
Most chemical laboratory assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chemical laboratory assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical laboratory assistants work.
Chemical laboratory assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Chemical laboratory assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical laboratory assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical laboratory assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chemical laboratory assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 29% |
Chemical laboratory assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical laboratory assistants are education, manufacturing and professional.
Chemical laboratory assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Chemical laboratory assistant turnover and employment statistics
Chemical laboratory assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical laboratory assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical laboratory assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical laboratory assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average chemical laboratory assistant tenure
The average chemical laboratory assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 577 chemical laboratory assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical laboratory assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Chemical laboratory assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical laboratory assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Laboratory Specialist | 5.71% | 39,372 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Nuclear Chemistry Technician | 8.16% | 11,773 |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | - |
Similar chemical laboratory assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Laboratory Specialist | 5.71% | 39,372 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Nuclear Chemistry Technician | 8.16% | 11,773 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical laboratory assistants
The most common foreign language among chemical laboratory assistants is Spanish at 31.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 31.5%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 9.3%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Other, 37.0%
Chemical laboratory assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.5% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.3% |
| Russian | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Other | 37.0% |
