Chemistry faculty member demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemistry faculty member gender statistics
38.8% of chemistry faculty members are women and 61.2% of chemistry faculty members are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Chemistry faculty member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Chemistry faculty member gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,947
Female income
$54,710
Chemistry faculty member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemistry faculty member positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of chemistry faculty members are female.
Chemistry faculty member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2011 | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| 2012 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
| 2013 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2014 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2015 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2016 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2017 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2018 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2019 | 60.62% | 39.38% |
| 2020 | 59.99% | 40.01% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
Chemistry faculty member related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemistry faculty members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Chemistry Faculty Member | 61% | 39% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Chemistry faculty member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemistry faculty members is White, which makes up 62.5% of all chemistry faculty members. Comparatively, 16.9% of chemistry faculty members are Asian and 9.2% of chemistry faculty members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.5%
- Asian, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chemistry faculty member race
| Chemistry faculty member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Asian | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chemistry faculty member race and ethnicity over time
See how chemistry faculty member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemistry faculty member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.90% | 6.52% | 14.81% | 7.30% |
| 2011 | 68.59% | 6.37% | 15.54% | 7.05% |
| 2012 | 68.18% | 6.67% | 15.41% | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 67.32% | 7.03% | 15.70% | 7.55% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 6.65% | 15.36% | 7.93% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 6.87% | 16.31% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 66.35% | 6.80% | 16.03% | 8.12% |
| 2017 | 65.43% | 6.55% | 17.20% | 8.17% |
| 2018 | 67.22% | 6.29% | 15.52% | 8.36% |
| 2019 | 65.55% | 6.55% | 16.47% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 63.62% | 6.26% | 16.11% | 9.04% |
| 2021 | 62.47% | 6.38% | 16.90% | 9.16% |
Chemistry faculty member wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chemistry faculty members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemistry faculty members have the lowest average salary at $56,037.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,662 |
| White | $56,734 |
| Black or African American | $56,037 |
| Asian | $58,352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,977 |
Average chemistry faculty member age
See how the average age of chemistry faculty members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemistry faculty member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Chemistry faculty member age breakdown
The average age of chemistry faculty members is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the chemistry faculty member population.
Chemistry faculty member age breakdown
| Chemistry Faculty Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Chemistry faculty member educational attainment
The most common degree for chemistry faculty members is bachelor's degree, with 59% of chemistry faculty members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chemistry faculty members by degree level
| Chemistry faculty member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chemistry faculty member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,187 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,505 |
Chemistry faculty member employment statistics
Company size where chemistry faculty members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemistry faculty members work.
Chemistry faculty member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Chemistry faculty member turnover and employment statistics
Chemistry faculty member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemistry faculty members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemistry faculty member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemistry faculty member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average chemistry faculty member tenure
The average chemistry faculty member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 chemistry faculty members resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemistry faculty member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Chemistry faculty member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemistry faculty members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Chemistry Faculty Member | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar chemistry faculty member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemistry faculty members
The most common foreign language among chemistry faculty members is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Urdu, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Russian, 7.1%
Chemistry faculty member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Urdu | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Russian | 7.1% |