Forensic chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic chemist gender statistics
59.4% of forensic chemists are women and 40.6% of forensic chemists are men.
- Female, 59.4%
- Male, 40.6%
Forensic chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% |
| Male | 40.6% |
Forensic chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,852
Female income
$55,449
Forensic chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic chemist positions over time. Currently, 59.4% of forensic chemists are female.
Forensic chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.37% | 61.63% |
| 2011 | 40.11% | 59.89% |
| 2012 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2013 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| 2014 | 42.79% | 57.21% |
| 2015 | 40.99% | 59.01% |
| 2016 | 44.92% | 55.08% |
| 2017 | 39.43% | 60.57% |
| 2018 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2019 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2020 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2021 | 40.64% | 59.36% |
Forensic chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic 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% |
| Forensic Chemist | 41% | 59% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Forensic chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic chemists is White, which makes up 59.7% of all forensic chemists. Comparatively, 18.2% of forensic chemists are Asian and 9.4% of forensic chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Forensic chemist race
| Forensic chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Forensic chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.80% | 8.14% | 18.01% | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 65.80% | 7.70% | 18.07% | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 66.56% | 8.29% | 16.27% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 64.84% | 8.38% | 16.59% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 66.84% | 9.10% | 15.82% | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 64.45% | 8.66% | 17.82% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 66.25% | 8.63% | 15.90% | 6.95% |
| 2017 | 67.03% | 8.40% | 15.50% | 6.72% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 7.01% | 17.40% | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 7.75% | 16.71% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 62.86% | 7.56% | 15.82% | 8.33% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 7.90% | 18.19% | 9.40% |
Forensic chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white forensic chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino forensic chemists have the lowest average salary at $55,779.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,536 |
| White | $57,632 |
| Black or African American | $56,041 |
| Asian | $57,297 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,779 |
Average forensic chemist age
See how the average age of forensic chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic 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 |
Forensic chemist age breakdown
The average age of forensic chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the forensic chemist population.
Forensic chemist age breakdown
| Forensic Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Forensic chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic chemists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of forensic chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Forensic chemists by degree level
| Forensic chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Forensic chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,063 annually. With a Master's degree, forensic chemists earn a median annual income of $59,497 compared to $51,522 for forensic chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,497 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,522 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,063 |
Forensic chemist employment statistics
Most forensic chemists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where forensic chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic chemists work.
Forensic chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Forensic chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the forensic chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forensic chemists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Forensic chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 47% |
Forensic chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for forensic chemists are government, education and health care.
Forensic chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 45% |
| Education | 16% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Forensic chemist turnover and employment statistics
Forensic chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic 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 forensic chemist tenure
The average forensic chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 286 forensic chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Forensic chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 6,123 |
| Forensic Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Emission Specialist | 15.61% | 19,107 |
Similar forensic chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 6,123 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Emission Specialist | 15.61% | 19,107 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic chemists
The most common foreign language among forensic chemists is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 8.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Gujarati, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
Forensic chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Gujarati | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |