Compound specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Compound specialist gender statistics
53.2% of compound specialists are women and 46.8% of compound specialists are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Compound specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Compound specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,997
Female income
$47,361
Compound specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compound specialist positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of compound specialists are female.
Compound specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2011 | 41.53% | 58.47% |
| 2012 | 43.29% | 56.71% |
| 2013 | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 2014 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 2015 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
| 2016 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2017 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2018 | 47.76% | 52.24% |
| 2019 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 2020 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2021 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
Compound specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared compound specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Compound Specialist | 47% | 53% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Compound specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compound specialists is White, which makes up 55.5% of all compound specialists. Comparatively, 14.9% of compound specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of compound specialists are Asian.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Compound specialist race
| Compound specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Compound specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how compound specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compound specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.09% | 11.57% | 9.15% | 11.91% |
| 2011 | 64.79% | 11.66% | 9.29% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 63.52% | 11.90% | 9.54% | 12.05% |
| 2013 | 62.46% | 11.13% | 10.35% | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 62.17% | 11.35% | 10.00% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 62.07% | 10.81% | 11.18% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 61.86% | 10.77% | 11.15% | 12.92% |
| 2017 | 61.08% | 10.44% | 11.61% | 13.32% |
| 2018 | 61.19% | 10.40% | 11.69% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 59.38% | 10.32% | 12.40% | 14.18% |
| 2020 | 57.34% | 10.89% | 12.18% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 55.49% | 11.12% | 12.55% | 14.88% |
Compound specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compound specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american compound specialists have the lowest average salary at $46,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,264 |
| White | $48,413 |
| Black or African American | $46,316 |
| Asian | $56,117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,482 |
Average compound specialist age
See how the average age of compound specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Compound specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Compound specialist age breakdown
The average age of compound specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the compound specialist population.
Compound specialist age breakdown
| Compound Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Compound specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for compound specialists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of compound specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Compound specialists by degree level
| Compound specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Compound specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compound specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,481 annually. With a Doctorate degree, compound specialists earn a median annual income of $56,753 compared to $49,918 for compound specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,481 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,918 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,209 |
Compound specialist employment statistics
Company size where compound specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compound specialists work.
Compound specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Compound specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for compound specialists are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and health care.
Compound specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Pharmaceutical | 13% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
Compound specialist turnover and employment statistics
Compound specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compound specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compound specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compound specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average compound specialist tenure
The average compound specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 compound specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Compound specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Compound specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compound specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 2,630 |
| Lead Consultant | 8.42% | 78,252 |
| Informatica ETL Developer | 8.46% | 78,436 |
| Information Assurance Officer | 8.59% | 140,531 |
| Junior Networking Engineer | 9.03% | 44,165 |
| Senior Analyst/Project Manager | 10.54% | 184,293 |
| Compound Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar compound specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 2,630 |
| Lead Consultant | 8.42% | 78,252 |
| Informatica ETL Developer | 8.46% | 78,436 |
| Information Assurance Officer | 8.59% | 140,531 |
| Junior Networking Engineer | 9.03% | 44,165 |
| Senior Analyst/Project Manager | 10.54% | 184,293 |
Foreign languages spoken by compound specialists
The most common foreign language among compound specialists is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Thai, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Compound specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Thai | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |