Chemical processor demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical processor gender statistics
11.6% of chemical processors are women and 88.4% of chemical processors are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
Chemical processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
Chemical processor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,912
Female income
$37,493
Chemical processor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical processor positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of chemical processors are female.
Chemical processor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2012 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2014 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2017 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2020 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 2021 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
Chemical processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical processors 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 Processor | 88% | 12% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Chemical processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical processors is White, which makes up 63.3% of all chemical processors. Comparatively, 16.7% of chemical processors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of chemical processors are Asian.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Chemical processor race
| Chemical processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Chemical processor race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical processor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical processor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.39% | 9.30% | 8.86% | 11.98% |
| 2011 | 69.43% | 8.76% | 7.60% | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 69.83% | 8.26% | 9.70% | 10.56% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 8.44% | 8.40% | 10.95% |
| 2014 | 67.10% | 10.69% | 9.09% | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 66.68% | 8.81% | 9.00% | 13.18% |
| 2016 | 66.51% | 8.15% | 9.45% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 8.52% | 8.73% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 67.05% | 7.11% | 9.79% | 12.31% |
| 2019 | 68.37% | 7.75% | 9.68% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 64.11% | 9.77% | 7.75% | 14.21% |
| 2021 | 63.34% | 6.99% | 8.28% | 16.69% |
Chemical processor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown chemical processors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical processors have the lowest average salary at $37,105.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,793 |
| White | $38,505 |
| Black or African American | $37,105 |
| Asian | $37,373 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,811 |
Average chemical processor age
See how the average age of chemical processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical processor 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 processor age breakdown
The average age of chemical processors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chemical processor population.
Chemical processor age breakdown
| Chemical Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chemical processor educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical processors is high school diploma, with 32% of chemical processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Chemical processors by degree level
| Chemical processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Chemical processor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical processors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,307 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chemical processors earn a median annual income of $37,781 compared to $37,564 for chemical processors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,781 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,307 |
Chemical processor employment statistics
Most chemical processors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chemical processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical processors work.
Chemical processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Chemical processor jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical processor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical processors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical processor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 1% |
Chemical processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical processors are manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical.
Chemical processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chemical processor turnover and employment statistics
Chemical processor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical processors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical processor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical processor 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 processor tenure
The average chemical processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 398 chemical processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Chemical processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical processors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Herbarium Worker | 5.71% | 19,345 |
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Quality Control Operator | 8.16% | 124,546 |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | - |
Similar chemical processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Herbarium Worker | 5.71% | 19,345 |
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Quality Control Operator | 8.16% | 124,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical processors
The most common foreign language among chemical processors is Portuguese at 12.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Spanish, 12.5%
- Other, 37.5%
Chemical processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| Other | 37.5% |
