Compounder demographics and statistics in the US
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Compounder gender statistics
8.8% of compounders are women and 91.2% of compounders are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Compounder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Compounder gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,580
Female income
$38,572
Compounder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compounder positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of compounders are female.
Compounder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2011 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2013 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2014 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2017 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2018 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2019 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2021 | 91.16% | 8.84% |
Compounder related jobs gender ratio
We compared compounders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Compounder | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Compounder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compounders is White, which makes up 59.0% of all compounders. Comparatively, 20.6% of compounders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of compounders are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Compounder race
| Compounder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Compounder race and ethnicity over time
See how compounder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compounder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.68% | 10.80% | 3.69% | 18.01% |
| 2011 | 65.86% | 10.71% | 3.65% | 18.08% |
| 2012 | 65.14% | 10.71% | 3.63% | 18.60% |
| 2013 | 66.49% | 9.82% | 3.82% | 18.19% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 10.21% | 4.05% | 18.88% |
| 2015 | 64.89% | 10.42% | 3.76% | 19.15% |
| 2016 | 63.93% | 10.42% | 3.88% | 19.86% |
| 2017 | 63.36% | 11.02% | 4.40% | 19.07% |
| 2018 | 64.65% | 10.15% | 3.98% | 19.41% |
| 2019 | 62.95% | 10.69% | 4.22% | 20.17% |
| 2020 | 61.85% | 10.29% | 4.38% | 19.35% |
| 2021 | 59.00% | 11.28% | 4.39% | 20.59% |
Compounder wage gap by race
According to our data, white compounders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american compounders have the lowest average salary at $40,915.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,881 |
| White | $43,864 |
| Black or African American | $40,915 |
| Asian | $43,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,526 |
Average compounder age
See how the average age of compounders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Compounder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Compounder age breakdown
The average age of compounders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the compounder population.
Compounder age breakdown
| Compounder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Compounder educational attainment
The most common degree for compounders is high school diploma, with 41% of compounders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Compounders by degree level
| Compounder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Compounder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compounders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,985 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, compounders earn a median annual income of $44,687 compared to $40,795 for compounders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,985 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,771 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,687 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,795 |
Compounder employment statistics
Company size where compounders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compounders work.
Compounder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Compounder jobs by industry
The most common industries for compounders are manufacturing, professional and pharmaceutical.
Compounder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Compounder turnover and employment statistics
Compounder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compounders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compounder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compounder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average compounder tenure
The average compounder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,389 compounders resumes in Zippia's database.
Compounder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Compounder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compounders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Final Inspector | 3.84% | 16,639 |
| Meat Processor | 4.18% | 13,889 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Compounder | 5.63% | - |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar compounder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Final Inspector | 3.84% | 16,639 |
| Meat Processor | 4.18% | 13,889 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by compounders
The most common foreign language among compounders is Spanish at 70.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 70.7%
- French, 9.8%
- Italian, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Vietnamese, 2.4%
- Other, 9.8%
Compounder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.7% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Italian | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
| Vietnamese | 2.4% |
| Other | 9.8% |
