Chemical laboratory scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical laboratory scientist gender statistics
44.7% of chemical laboratory scientists are women and 55.3% of chemical laboratory scientists are men.
- Male, 55.3%
- Female, 44.7%
Chemical laboratory scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.3% |
| Female | 44.7% |
Chemical laboratory scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,994
Female income
$67,836
Chemical laboratory scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical laboratory scientist positions over time. Currently, 44.7% of chemical laboratory scientists are female.
Chemical laboratory scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.90% | 47.10% |
| 2011 | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 2012 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2013 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
| 2014 | 57.44% | 42.56% |
| 2015 | 55.62% | 44.38% |
| 2016 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2017 | 54.02% | 45.98% |
| 2018 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2019 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2020 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2021 | 55.26% | 44.74% |
Chemical laboratory scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical laboratory scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Chemical Laboratory Scientist | 55% | 45% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Chemical laboratory scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical laboratory scientists is White, which makes up 63.5% of all chemical laboratory scientists. Comparatively, 19.5% of chemical laboratory scientists are Asian and 8.0% of chemical laboratory scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.5%
- Asian, 19.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chemical laboratory scientist race
| Chemical laboratory scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Asian | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chemical laboratory scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical laboratory scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical laboratory scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.62% | 4.93% | 19.31% | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 4.49% | 19.37% | 4.99% |
| 2012 | 70.39% | 5.08% | 17.57% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 68.67% | 5.17% | 17.89% | 5.48% |
| 2014 | 70.67% | 5.89% | 17.12% | 3.93% |
| 2015 | 68.27% | 5.45% | 19.12% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 5.42% | 17.21% | 5.53% |
| 2017 | 70.85% | 5.19% | 16.80% | 5.29% |
| 2018 | 68.74% | 3.80% | 18.70% | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 69.87% | 4.54% | 18.02% | 5.75% |
| 2020 | 66.68% | 4.35% | 17.12% | 6.90% |
| 2021 | 63.49% | 4.69% | 19.49% | 7.98% |
Chemical laboratory scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white chemical laboratory scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino chemical laboratory scientists have the lowest average salary at $68,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,052 |
| White | $71,200 |
| Black or African American | $68,746 |
| Asian | $70,681 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,344 |
Average chemical laboratory scientist age
See how the average age of chemical laboratory scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical laboratory scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Chemical laboratory scientist age breakdown
The average age of chemical laboratory scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the chemical laboratory scientist population.
Chemical laboratory scientist age breakdown
| Chemical Laboratory Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chemical laboratory scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical laboratory scientists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of chemical laboratory scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 3%
Chemical laboratory scientists by degree level
| Chemical laboratory scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Chemical laboratory scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical laboratory scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,941 annually. With a Master's degree, chemical laboratory scientists earn a median annual income of $74,098 compared to $61,872 for chemical laboratory scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,098 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,872 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,941 |
Chemical laboratory scientist employment statistics
Most chemical laboratory scientists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where chemical laboratory scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical laboratory scientists work.
Chemical laboratory scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Chemical laboratory scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical laboratory scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical laboratory scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical laboratory scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 20% |
Chemical laboratory scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical laboratory scientists are energy, pharmaceutical and government.
Chemical laboratory scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22% |
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Government | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
Chemical laboratory scientist turnover and employment statistics
Chemical laboratory scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical laboratory scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical laboratory scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical laboratory scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average chemical laboratory scientist tenure
The average chemical laboratory scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 chemical laboratory scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical laboratory scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 20% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Chemical laboratory scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical laboratory scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogeologist | 4.45% | 2,154 |
| Chemical Laboratory Scientist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 14,413 |
Similar chemical laboratory scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogeologist | 4.45% | 2,154 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 14,413 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical laboratory scientists
The most common foreign language among chemical laboratory scientists is French at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Chemical laboratory scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |
