Chemical research engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical research engineer gender statistics
30.1% of chemical research engineers are women and 69.9% of chemical research engineers are men.
- Male, 69.9%
- Female, 30.1%
Chemical research engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.9% |
| Female | 30.1% |
Chemical research engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,608
Female income
$87,890
Chemical research engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical research engineer positions over time. Currently, 30.1% of chemical research engineers are female.
Chemical research engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2011 | 83.36% | 16.64% |
| 2012 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2013 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2014 | 77.20% | 22.80% |
| 2015 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2016 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2017 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2018 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2019 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2020 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2021 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
Chemical research engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical research engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Chemical research engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical research engineers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all chemical research engineers. Comparatively, 21.8% of chemical research engineers are Asian and 9.1% of chemical research engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Asian, 21.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Chemical research engineer race
| Chemical research engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Asian | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Chemical research engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical research engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical research engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 3.83% | 17.71% | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 70.42% | 4.35% | 16.81% | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 69.86% | 3.21% | 19.28% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 68.11% | 4.06% | 18.55% | 7.25% |
| 2014 | 68.99% | 4.00% | 19.06% | 6.64% |
| 2015 | 68.61% | 4.56% | 19.40% | 5.73% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 4.05% | 18.92% | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 68.41% | 3.71% | 20.20% | 5.36% |
| 2018 | 69.50% | 2.98% | 18.73% | 7.20% |
| 2019 | 65.57% | 3.61% | 19.28% | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 66.88% | 3.77% | 17.89% | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 3.50% | 21.79% | 9.07% |
Chemical research engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chemical research engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical research engineers have the lowest average salary at $80,743.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,302 |
| White | $89,976 |
| Black or African American | $80,743 |
| Asian | $89,907 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,504 |
Average chemical research engineer age
See how the average age of chemical research engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical research engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30.5 |
| White | 40 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 41 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 29 |
Chemical research engineer age breakdown
The average age of chemical research engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the chemical research engineer population.
Chemical research engineer age breakdown
| Chemical Research Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Chemical research engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical research engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of chemical research engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chemical research engineers by degree level
| Chemical research engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chemical research engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,106 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,138 |
Chemical research engineer employment statistics
Most chemical research engineers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chemical research engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical research engineers work.
Chemical research engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Chemical research engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical research engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical research engineers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chemical research engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 4% |
Chemical research engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical research engineers are education, manufacturing and energy.
Chemical research engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Chemical research engineer turnover and employment statistics
Chemical research engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical research engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical research engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical research engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 3.90% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average chemical research engineer tenure
The average chemical research engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 chemical research engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical research engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Chemical research engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical research engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Analyst | 3.67% | 102,877 |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | - |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Similar chemical research engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Analyst | 3.67% | 102,877 |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical research engineers
The most common foreign language among chemical research engineers is Spanish at 24.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.3% and German is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 24.1%
- Chinese, 10.3%
- German, 10.3%
- French, 6.9%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Other, 41.5%
Chemical research engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| Chinese | 10.3% |
| German | 10.3% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Other | 41.5% |
