Chemistry research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemistry research assistant demographics by:
Chemistry research assistant gender statistics
43.0% of chemistry research assistants are women and 57.0% of chemistry research assistants are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Chemistry research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Chemistry research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,234
Female income
$57,672
Chemistry research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemistry research assistant positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of chemistry research assistants are female.
Chemistry research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
| 2011 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| 2012 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2013 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2014 | 59.74% | 40.26% |
| 2015 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2016 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2017 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2018 | 60.89% | 39.11% |
| 2019 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2020 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2021 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
Chemistry research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemistry research assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Chemistry Research Assistant | 57% | 43% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Chemistry research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemistry research assistants is White, which makes up 52.3% of all chemistry research assistants. Comparatively, 16.6% of chemistry research assistants are Asian and 15.4% of chemistry research assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.3%
- Asian, 16.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Chemistry research assistant race
| Chemistry research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Asian | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Chemistry research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how chemistry research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemistry research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.09% | 6.88% | 14.72% | 11.43% |
| 2011 | 60.18% | 8.66% | 16.14% | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 61.90% | 7.74% | 16.10% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 59.76% | 8.47% | 16.18% | 11.58% |
| 2014 | 59.93% | 8.33% | 16.45% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 58.57% | 8.14% | 16.05% | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 59.10% | 8.73% | 16.12% | 12.21% |
| 2017 | 56.87% | 7.39% | 16.69% | 14.45% |
| 2018 | 57.63% | 7.08% | 17.67% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 59.02% | 6.77% | 16.25% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 54.76% | 8.94% | 16.75% | 12.59% |
| 2021 | 52.30% | 8.66% | 16.56% | 15.42% |
Chemistry research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown chemistry research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian chemistry research assistants have the lowest average salary at $60,327.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,070 |
| White | $61,118 |
| Black or African American | $60,339 |
| Asian | $60,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,355 |
Average chemistry research assistant age
See how the average age of chemistry research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemistry research assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Chemistry research assistant age breakdown
The average age of chemistry research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the chemistry research assistant population.
Chemistry research assistant age breakdown
| Chemistry Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Chemistry research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for chemistry research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 80% of chemistry research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chemistry research assistants by degree level
| Chemistry research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chemistry research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemistry research assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,067 annually. With a Associate degree, chemistry research assistants earn a median annual income of $59,128 compared to $55,943 for chemistry research assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,067 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,120 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,943 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,128 |
Chemistry research assistant employment statistics
Most chemistry research assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chemistry research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemistry research assistants work.
Chemistry research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 49% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Chemistry research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the chemistry research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemistry research assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chemistry research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 0% |
Chemistry research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemistry research assistants are education, manufacturing and health care.
Chemistry research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Chemistry research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Chemistry research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemistry research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemistry research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemistry research assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average chemistry research assistant tenure
The average chemistry research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,120 chemistry research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemistry research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Chemistry research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemistry research assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician Lead | 5.71% | 53,728 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Chemistry Research Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Dry Color Tester | 9.49% | 7,294 |
Similar chemistry research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician Lead | 5.71% | 53,728 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Dry Color Tester | 9.49% | 7,294 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemistry research assistants
The most common foreign language among chemistry research assistants is Spanish at 40.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 40.9%
- French, 10.0%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- German, 6.4%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Other, 29.0%
Chemistry research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.9% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| German | 6.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| Other | 29.0% |
