Chemistry professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemistry professor gender statistics
36.7% of chemistry professors are women and 63.3% of chemistry professors are men.
- Male, 63.3%
- Female, 36.7%
Chemistry professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.3% |
| Female | 36.7% |
Chemistry professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,358
Female income
$57,646
Chemistry professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemistry professor positions over time. Currently, 36.7% of chemistry professors are female.
Chemistry professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
| 2011 | 64.40% | 35.60% |
| 2012 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2013 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2014 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2015 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2016 | 63.12% | 36.88% |
| 2017 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2018 | 63.13% | 36.87% |
| 2019 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2020 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2021 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
Chemistry professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemistry professors 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 Professor | 63% | 37% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Chemistry professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemistry professors is White, which makes up 62.5% of all chemistry professors. Comparatively, 16.1% of chemistry professors are Asian and 9.6% of chemistry professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.5%
- Asian, 16.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chemistry professor race
| Chemistry professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Asian | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chemistry professor race and ethnicity over time
See how chemistry professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemistry professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.96% | 6.82% | 14.02% | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 68.65% | 6.66% | 14.75% | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 68.24% | 6.96% | 14.62% | 7.69% |
| 2013 | 67.38% | 7.32% | 14.91% | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 67.47% | 6.94% | 14.57% | 8.32% |
| 2015 | 65.92% | 7.17% | 15.52% | 8.61% |
| 2016 | 66.41% | 7.09% | 15.24% | 8.51% |
| 2017 | 65.49% | 6.84% | 16.41% | 8.56% |
| 2018 | 67.27% | 6.58% | 14.73% | 8.75% |
| 2019 | 65.61% | 6.85% | 15.68% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 63.68% | 6.55% | 15.32% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 62.53% | 6.68% | 16.11% | 9.55% |
Chemistry professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chemistry professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemistry professors have the lowest average salary at $59,252.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,011 |
| White | $60,098 |
| Black or African American | $59,252 |
| Asian | $62,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,393 |
Average chemistry professor age
See how the average age of chemistry professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemistry professor 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 professor age breakdown
The average age of chemistry professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the chemistry professor population.
Chemistry professor age breakdown
| Chemistry Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Chemistry professor educational attainment
The most common degree for chemistry professors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of chemistry professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 18%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chemistry professors by degree level
| Chemistry professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 18% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chemistry professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,867 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,107 |
Chemistry professor employment statistics
Most chemistry professors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chemistry professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemistry professors work.
Chemistry professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Chemistry professor jobs by company type
Employees with the chemistry professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemistry professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chemistry professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 91% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 7% |
Chemistry professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemistry professors are education, professional and manufacturing.
Chemistry professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Chemistry professor turnover and employment statistics
Chemistry professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemistry professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemistry professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemistry professor 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 professor tenure
The average chemistry professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 chemistry professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemistry professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Chemistry professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemistry professors 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 Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Chemistry Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar chemistry professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemistry professors
The most common foreign language among chemistry professors is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Italian, 5.0%
Chemistry professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Italian | 5.0% |
