Fermentation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fermentation engineer gender statistics
12.0% of fermentation engineers are women and 88.0% of fermentation engineers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Fermentation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Fermentation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,295
Female income
$87,224
Fermentation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fermentation engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of fermentation engineers are female.
Fermentation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2011 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2013 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2014 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2015 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2016 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2017 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2018 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2019 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2020 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
Fermentation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fermentation engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Fermentation Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Fermentation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fermentation engineers is White, which makes up 73.3% of all fermentation engineers. Comparatively, 10.5% of fermentation engineers are Asian and 8.7% of fermentation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.3%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Fermentation engineer race
| Fermentation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Fermentation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how fermentation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fermentation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.19% | 3.40% | 10.16% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 3.55% | 7.62% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.34% | 2.67% | 8.92% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 80.42% | 3.63% | 8.73% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 3.71% | 9.63% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 78.84% | 4.22% | 9.08% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 77.92% | 3.40% | 9.77% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 77.21% | 2.90% | 10.42% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 77.18% | 2.98% | 11.14% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 74.98% | 3.15% | 12.45% | 7.46% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 3.63% | 10.37% | 7.43% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 3.55% | 10.50% | 8.68% |
Fermentation engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,131 |
| White | $87,758 |
| Black or African American | $87,517 |
| Asian | $92,740 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,432 |
Average fermentation engineer age
See how the average age of fermentation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fermentation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Fermentation engineer age breakdown
The average age of fermentation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the fermentation engineer population.
Fermentation engineer age breakdown
| Fermentation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Fermentation engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 14%
- Doctorate, 5%
Fermentation engineers by degree level
| Fermentation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
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Fermentation engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,648 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,123 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,539 |
Fermentation engineer employment statistics
Company size where fermentation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fermentation engineers work.
Fermentation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Fermentation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fermentation engineers are health care, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
Fermentation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
Fermentation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Fermentation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fermentation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fermentation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fermentation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average fermentation engineer tenure
The average fermentation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 fermentation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fermentation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Fermentation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fermentation engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fermentation Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Circuit Designer | 6.39% | 44,611 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar fermentation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Circuit Designer | 6.39% | 44,611 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |