Chief scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief scientist gender statistics
13.9% of chief scientists are women and 86.1% of chief scientists are men.
- Male, 86.1%
- Female, 13.9%
Chief scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.1% |
| Female | 13.9% |
Chief scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,809
Female income
$105,367
Chief scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief scientist positions over time. Currently, 13.9% of chief scientists are female.
Chief scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2012 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2013 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2014 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 87.11% | 12.89% |
| 2018 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2021 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
Chief scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Chief Scientist | 86% | 14% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Chief scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief scientists is White, which makes up 53.4% of all chief scientists. Comparatively, 26.4% of chief scientists are Asian and 9.6% of chief scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.4%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chief scientist race
| Chief scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chief scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how chief scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.67% | 5.20% | 28.96% | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 55.42% | 5.62% | 29.43% | 7.29% |
| 2012 | 56.23% | 5.41% | 28.60% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 56.82% | 5.51% | 27.20% | 7.78% |
| 2014 | 56.50% | 5.85% | 27.81% | 6.80% |
| 2015 | 56.62% | 5.29% | 28.60% | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 55.99% | 5.09% | 27.40% | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 56.12% | 5.95% | 26.89% | 7.86% |
| 2018 | 55.23% | 5.70% | 27.75% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 56.62% | 5.35% | 26.96% | 8.36% |
| 2020 | 54.75% | 4.97% | 27.24% | 9.27% |
| 2021 | 53.43% | 6.35% | 26.40% | 9.58% |
Chief scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white chief scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino chief scientists have the lowest average salary at $101,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,309 |
| White | $107,068 |
| Black or African American | $104,836 |
| Asian | $106,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,439 |
Average chief scientist age
See how the average age of chief scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Chief scientist age breakdown
The average age of chief scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the chief scientist population.
Chief scientist age breakdown
| Chief Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Chief scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for chief scientists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of chief scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chief scientists by degree level
| Chief scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chief scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,552 annually. With a Master's degree, chief scientists earn a median annual income of $104,029 compared to $101,512 for chief scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,029 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,512 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,552 |
Chief scientist employment statistics
Most chief scientists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where chief scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief scientists work.
Chief scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Chief scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the chief scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 6% |
Chief scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief scientists are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Chief scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Chief scientist turnover and employment statistics
Chief scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average chief scientist tenure
The average chief scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 574 chief scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Chief scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Ranger | 8.40% | 4,823 |
| Chief Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Microbiologist | 9.74% | 11,444 |
| Beef Cattle Specialist | 19.06% | 18,490 |
Similar chief scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Ranger | 8.40% | 4,823 |
| Microbiologist | 9.74% | 11,444 |
| Beef Cattle Specialist | 19.06% | 18,490 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief scientists
The most common foreign language among chief scientists is German at 21.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.8%.
- German, 21.6%
- French, 16.2%
- Chinese, 10.8%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Italian, 8.1%
- Other, 35.2%
Chief scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 21.6% |
| French | 16.2% |
| Chinese | 10.8% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Italian | 8.1% |
| Other | 35.2% |
