Clinical biochemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical biochemist demographics by:
Clinical biochemist gender statistics
52.2% of clinical biochemists are women and 47.8% of clinical biochemists are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Clinical biochemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Clinical biochemist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$115,095
Female income
$117,311
Clinical biochemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical biochemist positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of clinical biochemists are female.
Clinical biochemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.87% | 49.13% |
| 2011 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
| 2012 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2013 | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 2014 | 48.55% | 51.45% |
| 2015 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2016 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2017 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2018 | 48.91% | 51.09% |
| 2019 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2020 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2021 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
Clinical biochemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical biochemists 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% |
| Clinical Biochemist | 48% | 52% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Clinical biochemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical biochemists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all clinical biochemists. Comparatively, 11.1% of clinical biochemists are Asian and 6.3% of clinical biochemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Clinical biochemist race
| Clinical biochemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Clinical biochemist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical biochemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical biochemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Clinical biochemist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical biochemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White clinical biochemists have the lowest average salary at $108,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,900 |
| White | $108,207 |
| Black or African American | $116,035 |
| Asian | $121,123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $118,681 |
Average clinical biochemist age
See how the average age of clinical biochemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical biochemist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Clinical biochemist age breakdown
The average age of clinical biochemists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the clinical biochemist population.
Clinical biochemist age breakdown
| Clinical Biochemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Clinical biochemist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical biochemists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of clinical biochemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 5%
Clinical biochemists by degree level
| Clinical biochemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Clinical biochemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical biochemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $135,952 annually. With a Master's degree, clinical biochemists earn a median annual income of $112,412 compared to $99,763 for clinical biochemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,763 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,952 |
Clinical biochemist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical biochemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical biochemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical biochemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical biochemist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average clinical biochemist tenure
The average clinical biochemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 clinical biochemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical biochemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Clinical biochemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical biochemists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Warden | 8.40% | 824 |
| Toxicologist | 8.45% | 21,835 |
| Clinical Biochemist | 9.74% | - |
| Product Technology Scientist | 19.06% | 151,750 |
Similar clinical biochemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Warden | 8.40% | 824 |
| Toxicologist | 8.45% | 21,835 |
| Product Technology Scientist | 19.06% | 151,750 |