Formulation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Formulation technician gender statistics
34.1% of formulation technicians are women and 65.9% of formulation technicians are men.
- Male, 65.9%
- Female, 34.1%
Formulation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.9% |
| Female | 34.1% |
Formulation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,025
Female income
$47,192
Formulation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in formulation technician positions over time. Currently, 34.1% of formulation technicians are female.
Formulation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.14% | 31.86% |
| 2011 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2012 | 69.90% | 30.10% |
| 2013 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2014 | 67.75% | 32.25% |
| 2015 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2016 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2017 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2018 | 67.26% | 32.74% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 31.98% |
| 2020 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 34.07% |
Formulation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared formulation technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Formulation Technician | 66% | 34% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Formulation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among formulation technicians is White, which makes up 62.0% of all formulation technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of formulation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of formulation technicians are Asian.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Formulation technician race
| Formulation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Formulation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how formulation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Formulation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.06% | 9.62% | 10.03% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 9.09% | 8.77% | 11.28% |
| 2012 | 68.50% | 8.58% | 10.87% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 69.37% | 8.77% | 9.57% | 10.80% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 11.01% | 10.26% | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 65.35% | 9.13% | 10.17% | 13.03% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 8.47% | 10.62% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 67.20% | 8.84% | 9.90% | 12.73% |
| 2018 | 65.71% | 7.43% | 10.96% | 12.16% |
| 2019 | 67.03% | 8.08% | 10.85% | 13.00% |
| 2020 | 62.78% | 10.09% | 8.92% | 14.06% |
| 2021 | 62.00% | 7.31% | 9.45% | 16.55% |
Formulation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown formulation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american formulation technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,796 |
| White | $49,214 |
| Black or African American | $46,424 |
| Asian | $46,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,824 |
Average formulation technician age
See how the average age of formulation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Formulation technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Formulation technician age breakdown
The average age of formulation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the formulation technician population.
Formulation technician age breakdown
| Formulation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Formulation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for formulation technicians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of formulation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Formulation technicians by degree level
| Formulation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Formulation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, formulation technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,817 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, formulation technicians earn a median annual income of $47,765 compared to $47,333 for formulation technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,333 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,765 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,817 |
Formulation technician employment statistics
Most formulation technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where formulation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where formulation technicians work.
Formulation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Formulation technician jobs by company type
Employees with the formulation technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most formulation technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Formulation technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Formulation technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for formulation technicians are manufacturing, health care and pharmaceutical.
Formulation technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Pharmaceutical | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Formulation technician turnover and employment statistics
Formulation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for formulation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Formulation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Formulation technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average formulation technician tenure
The average formulation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 458 formulation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Formulation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Formulation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of formulation technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Senior Quality Control Analyst | 8.16% | 83,746 |
| Formulation Technician | 9.49% | - |
Similar formulation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Senior Quality Control Analyst | 8.16% | 83,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by formulation technicians
The most common foreign language among formulation technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tigrinya at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Tigrinya, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Formulation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Tigrinya | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
