Chemical worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical worker gender statistics
6.3% of chemical workers are women and 93.7% of chemical workers are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Chemical worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Chemical worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,318
Female income
$28,343
Chemical worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical worker positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of chemical workers are female.
Chemical worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2011 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2014 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2015 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2016 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2020 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
Chemical worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical workers 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 Worker | 94% | 6% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Chemical worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical workers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all chemical workers. Comparatively, 11.9% of chemical workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of chemical workers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Chemical worker race
| Chemical worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Chemical worker race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.13% | 12.78% | 4.78% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 70.80% | 12.92% | 4.72% | 9.42% |
| 2012 | 69.47% | 12.89% | 4.80% | 10.92% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 12.37% | 4.64% | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 69.96% | 12.35% | 4.56% | 10.84% |
| 2015 | 70.81% | 12.34% | 4.85% | 9.80% |
| 2016 | 69.67% | 12.42% | 4.85% | 10.64% |
| 2017 | 68.70% | 13.05% | 4.97% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 12.04% | 5.14% | 10.35% |
| 2019 | 71.49% | 11.63% | 4.88% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 68.68% | 11.63% | 5.84% | 9.65% |
| 2021 | 65.87% | 11.53% | 5.86% | 11.91% |
Chemical worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white chemical workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical workers have the lowest average salary at $31,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,036 |
| White | $33,772 |
| Black or African American | $31,155 |
| Asian | $31,916 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,779 |
Average chemical worker age
See how the average age of chemical workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Chemical worker age breakdown
The average age of chemical workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chemical worker population.
Chemical worker age breakdown
| Chemical Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chemical worker educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical workers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of chemical workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Chemical workers by degree level
| Chemical worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Chemical worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,552 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chemical workers earn a median annual income of $32,856 compared to $32,145 for chemical workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,552 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,856 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,145 |
Chemical worker employment statistics
Most chemical workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chemical workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical workers work.
Chemical worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Chemical worker jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 55% |
Chemical worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical workers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Chemical worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Chemical worker turnover and employment statistics
Chemical worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average chemical worker tenure
The average chemical worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 chemical workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Chemical worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Chip Sorter | 4.47% | 18,482 |
| Frame Tender | 4.75% | 310 |
| Chemical Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Fermenter | 8.41% | 372 |
| Label Coder | 8.89% | 4,187 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar chemical worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Chip Sorter | 4.47% | 18,482 |
| Frame Tender | 4.75% | 310 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Fermenter | 8.41% | 372 |
| Label Coder | 8.89% | 4,187 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chemical worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |