Chemical processing labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical processing labour gender statistics
17.9% of chemical processing labours are women and 82.1% of chemical processing labours are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Chemical processing labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Chemical processing labour gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,788
Female income
$32,119
Chemical processing labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical processing labour positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of chemical processing labours are female.
Chemical processing labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2011 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2012 | 86.41% | 13.59% |
| 2013 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2014 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 87.61% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 2019 | 84.72% | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2021 | 82.07% | 17.93% |
Chemical processing labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical processing labours with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Chemical Processing Labour | 82% | 18% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Chemical processing labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical processing labours is White, which makes up 65.0% of all chemical processing labours. Comparatively, 15.7% of chemical processing labours are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of chemical processing labours are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Chemical processing labour race
| Chemical processing labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Chemical processing labour race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical processing labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical processing labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.43% | 11.30% | 2.45% | 15.39% |
| 2011 | 66.10% | 13.00% | 3.93% | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 69.49% | 10.47% | 3.33% | 12.51% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 9.45% | 3.64% | 16.03% |
| 2014 | 68.44% | 10.66% | 5.21% | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 65.99% | 9.13% | 4.30% | 17.56% |
| 2016 | 66.36% | 11.15% | 3.97% | 14.78% |
| 2017 | 67.30% | 12.92% | 3.61% | 13.15% |
| 2018 | 69.99% | 9.47% | 2.64% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 72.53% | 10.13% | 4.38% | 9.72% |
| 2020 | 70.98% | 7.65% | 2.00% | 11.36% |
| 2021 | 65.01% | 10.60% | 4.04% | 15.70% |
Chemical processing labour wage gap by race
According to our data, white chemical processing labours have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical processing labours have the lowest average salary at $32,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,545 |
| White | $33,314 |
| Black or African American | $32,413 |
| Asian | $32,909 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,766 |
Average chemical processing labour age
See how the average age of chemical processing labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical processing labour age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Chemical processing labour age breakdown
The average age of chemical processing labours is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the chemical processing labour population.
Chemical processing labour age breakdown
| Chemical Processing Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Chemical processing labour educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical processing labours is high school diploma, with 53% of chemical processing labours earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Chemical processing labours by degree level
| Chemical processing labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Chemical processing labour employment statistics
Company size where chemical processing labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical processing labours work.
Chemical processing labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Chemical processing labour jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical processing labours are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Chemical processing labour industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Chemical processing labour turnover and employment statistics
Chemical processing labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical processing labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical processing labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical processing labour unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average chemical processing labour tenure
The average chemical processing labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 chemical processing labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical processing labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Chemical processing labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical processing labours 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Leak Tester | 4.47% | 8,148 |
| Masking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Surgical Brace Maker | 5.24% | 31,138 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Chemical Processing Labour | 8.89% | - |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Similar chemical processing labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Leak Tester | 4.47% | 8,148 |
| Masking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Surgical Brace Maker | 5.24% | 31,138 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical processing labours
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Chemical processing labour languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
