Field chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Field chemist gender statistics
17.4% of field chemists are women and 82.6% of field chemists are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Field chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Field chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,523
Female income
$64,536
Field chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field chemist positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of field chemists are female.
Field chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.16% | 18.84% |
| 2011 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2012 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2014 | 83.81% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2016 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2017 | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 80.10% | 19.90% |
| 2020 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 82.57% | 17.43% |
Field chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared field chemists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Field Chemist | 83% | 17% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Field chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field chemists is White, which makes up 59.4% of all field chemists. Comparatively, 18.1% of field chemists are Asian and 9.5% of field chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.4%
- Asian, 18.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Field chemist race
| Field chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Asian | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Field chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how field chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 8.37% | 17.91% | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 65.53% | 7.92% | 17.97% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 66.29% | 8.52% | 16.17% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 64.57% | 8.61% | 16.50% | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 66.57% | 9.33% | 15.73% | 5.45% |
| 2015 | 64.17% | 8.89% | 17.73% | 7.19% |
| 2016 | 65.98% | 8.86% | 15.81% | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 66.76% | 8.63% | 15.41% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 64.65% | 7.24% | 17.31% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 7.98% | 16.62% | 7.28% |
| 2020 | 62.59% | 7.79% | 15.73% | 8.43% |
| 2021 | 59.39% | 8.13% | 18.10% | 9.51% |
Field chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white field chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino field chemists have the lowest average salary at $65,003.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,497 |
| White | $67,633 |
| Black or African American | $65,374 |
| Asian | $67,155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,003 |
Average field chemist age
See how the average age of field chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field chemist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Field chemist age breakdown
The average age of field chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the field chemist population.
Field chemist age breakdown
| Field Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Field chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for field chemists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of field chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Field chemists by degree level
| Field chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Field chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,724 annually. With a Master's degree, field chemists earn a median annual income of $70,298 compared to $59,032 for field chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,032 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,724 |
Field chemist employment statistics
Most field chemists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where field chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field chemists work.
Field chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Field chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the field chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field chemists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Field chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 18% |
Field chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for field chemists are government, professional and energy.
Field chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Field chemist turnover and employment statistics
Field chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field chemist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average field chemist tenure
The average field chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 field chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Field chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Field chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field chemists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscience Specialist | 4.45% | 18,803 |
| Field Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Program Manager, Environmental Planning | 15.61% | 87,984 |
Similar field chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscience Specialist | 4.45% | 18,803 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Program Manager, Environmental Planning | 15.61% | 87,984 |
Foreign languages spoken by field chemists
The most common foreign language among field chemists is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- German, 7.7%
- Polish, 7.7%
- Romanian, 7.7%
Field chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Polish | 7.7% |
| Romanian | 7.7% |