Formulation scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Formulation scientist gender statistics
38.4% of formulation scientists are women and 61.6% of formulation scientists are men.
- Male, 61.6%
- Female, 38.4%
Formulation scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.6% |
| Female | 38.4% |
Formulation scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,975
Female income
$88,337
Formulation scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in formulation scientist positions over time. Currently, 38.4% of formulation scientists are female.
Formulation scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.74% | 34.26% |
| 2011 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2012 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2013 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2014 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2015 | 65.62% | 34.38% |
| 2016 | 61.31% | 38.69% |
| 2017 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2018 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2019 | 60.59% | 39.41% |
| 2020 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
| 2021 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
Formulation scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared formulation scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Formulation Scientist | 62% | 38% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Formulation scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among formulation scientists is White, which makes up 47.5% of all formulation scientists. Comparatively, 32.9% of formulation scientists are Asian and 9.3% of formulation scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 47.5%
- Asian, 32.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Formulation scientist race
| Formulation scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.5% |
| Asian | 32.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Formulation scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how formulation scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Formulation scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.78% | 4.97% | 35.42% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 49.53% | 5.39% | 35.90% | 7.00% |
| 2012 | 50.35% | 5.19% | 35.06% | 6.75% |
| 2013 | 50.94% | 5.29% | 33.67% | 7.49% |
| 2014 | 50.62% | 5.63% | 34.27% | 6.51% |
| 2015 | 50.74% | 5.07% | 35.06% | 6.46% |
| 2016 | 50.10% | 4.86% | 33.86% | 8.65% |
| 2017 | 50.24% | 5.72% | 33.36% | 7.58% |
| 2018 | 49.35% | 5.48% | 34.22% | 7.70% |
| 2019 | 50.73% | 5.13% | 33.43% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 48.87% | 4.74% | 33.71% | 8.98% |
| 2021 | 47.54% | 6.12% | 32.87% | 9.29% |
Formulation scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white formulation scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino formulation scientists have the lowest average salary at $85,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,650 |
| White | $89,437 |
| Black or African American | $87,993 |
| Asian | $89,062 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,781 |
Average formulation scientist age
See how the average age of formulation scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Formulation scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Formulation scientist age breakdown
The average age of formulation scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the formulation scientist population.
Formulation scientist age breakdown
| Formulation Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Formulation scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for formulation scientists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of formulation scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Formulation scientists by degree level
| Formulation scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Formulation scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, formulation scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,678 annually. With a Master's degree, formulation scientists earn a median annual income of $87,469 compared to $85,828 for formulation scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,469 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,828 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,678 |
Formulation scientist employment statistics
Most formulation scientists work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where formulation scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where formulation scientists work.
Formulation scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Formulation scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the formulation scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most formulation scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Formulation scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 0% |
Formulation scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for formulation scientists are pharmaceutical, health care and manufacturing.
Formulation scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 31% |
| Health Care | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Formulation scientist turnover and employment statistics
Formulation scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for formulation scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Formulation scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Formulation scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average formulation scientist tenure
The average formulation scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 460 formulation scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Formulation scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Formulation scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of formulation scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Erosion Control Specialist | 8.40% | 31,457 |
| Formulation Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Biological Scientist | 9.74% | 51,327 |
| Molecular Research Technologist | 19.06% | 94,466 |
Similar formulation scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Erosion Control Specialist | 8.40% | 31,457 |
| Biological Scientist | 9.74% | 51,327 |
| Molecular Research Technologist | 19.06% | 94,466 |
Foreign languages spoken by formulation scientists
The most common foreign language among formulation scientists is Spanish at 25.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 25.8%
- French, 12.9%
- Italian, 9.7%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Greek, 6.5%
- Other, 38.6%
Formulation scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.8% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Italian | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Greek | 6.5% |
| Other | 38.6% |
