Food chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Food chemist gender statistics
42.7% of food chemists are women and 57.3% of food chemists are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Food chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Food chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,994
Female income
$61,522
Food chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food chemist positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of food chemists are female.
Food chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.98% | 45.02% |
| 2011 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2012 | 59.27% | 40.73% |
| 2013 | 57.73% | 42.27% |
| 2014 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2015 | 57.67% | 42.33% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2017 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2019 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2020 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2021 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
Food chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared food 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% |
| Food Chemist | 57% | 43% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Food chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food chemists is White, which makes up 59.7% of all food chemists. Comparatively, 18.2% of food chemists are Asian and 9.4% of food chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Food chemist race
| Food chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Food chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how food chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.87% | 8.08% | 18.03% | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 65.87% | 7.63% | 18.09% | 6.39% |
| 2012 | 66.64% | 8.23% | 16.29% | 5.82% |
| 2013 | 64.92% | 8.32% | 16.61% | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 66.92% | 9.04% | 15.84% | 5.33% |
| 2015 | 64.52% | 8.60% | 17.85% | 7.06% |
| 2016 | 66.32% | 8.57% | 15.93% | 6.93% |
| 2017 | 67.10% | 8.34% | 15.53% | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 64.99% | 6.95% | 17.43% | 7.86% |
| 2019 | 66.12% | 7.69% | 16.74% | 7.15% |
| 2020 | 62.93% | 7.50% | 15.84% | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 59.74% | 7.84% | 18.21% | 9.38% |
Food chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white food chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food chemists have the lowest average salary at $61,869.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,712 |
| White | $63,812 |
| Black or African American | $62,144 |
| Asian | $63,460 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,869 |
Average food chemist age
See how the average age of food chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food 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 |
Food chemist age breakdown
The average age of food chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the food chemist population.
Food chemist age breakdown
| Food Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Food chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for food chemists is bachelor's degree, with 79% of food chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Food chemists by degree level
| Food chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Food chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $76,764 annually. With a Master's degree, food chemists earn a median annual income of $65,764 compared to $57,392 for food chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,764 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,392 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,764 |
Food chemist employment statistics
Most food chemists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food chemists work.
Food chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Food chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the food chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food chemists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Food chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for food chemists are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Food chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Food chemist turnover and employment statistics
Food chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food 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 food chemist tenure
The average food chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 food chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Food chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Food chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geologist | 4.45% | 6,805 |
| Food Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Clean Energy Policy Analyst | 15.61% | 4,282 |
Similar food chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geologist | 4.45% | 6,805 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Clean Energy Policy Analyst | 15.61% | 4,282 |
Foreign languages spoken by food chemists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Food chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
