Chemical specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical specialist gender statistics
28.5% of chemical specialists are women and 71.5% of chemical specialists are men.
- Male, 71.5%
- Female, 28.5%
Chemical specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.5% |
| Female | 28.5% |
Chemical specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,307
Female income
$47,562
Chemical specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical specialist positions over time. Currently, 28.5% of chemical specialists are female.
Chemical specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2011 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2012 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2013 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2014 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2015 | 80.10% | 19.90% |
| 2016 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2017 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2018 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2019 | 70.76% | 29.24% |
| 2020 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
| 2021 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
Chemical specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Chemical Specialist | 71% | 29% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Chemical specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical specialists is White, which makes up 67.9% of all chemical specialists. Comparatively, 11.9% of chemical specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of chemical specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Chemical specialist race
| Chemical specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Chemical specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.68% | 3.24% | 2.41% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 77.79% | 5.87% | 2.27% | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 77.88% | 5.94% | 4.21% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 76.39% | 2.94% | 5.50% | 11.25% |
| 2014 | 63.32% | 12.83% | 6.57% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 71.34% | 5.58% | 4.87% | 13.25% |
| 2016 | 75.59% | 5.34% | 2.30% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 73.46% | 7.34% | 4.91% | 11.65% |
| 2018 | 65.82% | 8.92% | 4.30% | 16.72% |
| 2019 | 73.59% | 5.97% | 4.22% | 13.54% |
| 2020 | 65.61% | 8.01% | 2.65% | 15.19% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 9.63% | 4.03% | 11.92% |
Chemical specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chemical specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,400.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,678 |
| White | $56,333 |
| Black or African American | $51,400 |
| Asian | $66,380 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,854 |
Chemical specialist age breakdown
The average age of chemical specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the chemical specialist population.
Chemical specialist age breakdown
| Chemical Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Chemical specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical specialists is bachelor's degree, with 41% of chemical specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Chemical specialists by degree level
| Chemical specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Chemical specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,676 annually. With a Master's degree, chemical specialists earn a median annual income of $77,501 compared to $63,742 for chemical specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,501 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,835 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,742 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,676 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,855 |
Chemical specialist employment statistics
Most chemical specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chemical specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical specialists work.
Chemical specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Chemical specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 14% |
Chemical specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical specialists are manufacturing, government and health care.
Chemical specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chemical specialist turnover and employment statistics
Chemical specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.26% |
Average chemical specialist tenure
The average chemical specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,868 chemical specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Chemical specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager/Site Manager | 4.08% | 45,347 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Real Estate Administrator | 11.54% | 68,990 |
| Managed Care Director | 11.66% | 93,987 |
| Co-Founder And Board Member | 14.16% | 7,639 |
| Chemical Specialist | 25.73% | - |
Similar chemical specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager/Site Manager | 4.08% | 45,347 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Real Estate Administrator | 11.54% | 68,990 |
| Managed Care Director | 11.66% | 93,987 |
| Co-Founder And Board Member | 14.16% | 7,639 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical specialists
The most common foreign language among chemical specialists is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.1% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- French, 5.1%
- Korean, 5.1%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Other, 21.9%
Chemical specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| French | 5.1% |
| Korean | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Other | 21.9% |
