Formulator demographics and statistics in the US
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Formulator gender statistics
18.1% of formulators are women and 81.9% of formulators are men.
- Male, 81.9%
- Female, 18.1%
Formulator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.9% |
| Female | 18.1% |
Formulator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,737
Female income
$63,255
Formulator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in formulator positions over time. Currently, 18.1% of formulators are female.
Formulator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 82.62% | 17.38% |
| 2012 | 84.45% | 15.55% |
| 2013 | 85.22% | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2015 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2016 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2017 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2018 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2019 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2020 | 78.74% | 21.26% |
| 2021 | 81.90% | 18.10% |
Formulator related jobs gender ratio
We compared formulators 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% |
| Formulator | 82% | 18% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Formulator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among formulators is White, which makes up 63.0% of all formulators. Comparatively, 16.8% of formulators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of formulators are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Formulator race
| Formulator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Formulator race and ethnicity over time
See how formulator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Formulator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.04% | 9.24% | 9.19% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 69.08% | 8.70% | 7.93% | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 69.48% | 8.20% | 10.03% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 70.35% | 8.38% | 8.74% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 66.75% | 10.62% | 9.42% | 10.72% |
| 2015 | 66.33% | 8.75% | 9.33% | 13.26% |
| 2016 | 66.16% | 8.09% | 9.79% | 13.95% |
| 2017 | 68.18% | 8.46% | 9.06% | 12.96% |
| 2018 | 66.70% | 7.04% | 10.13% | 12.38% |
| 2019 | 68.01% | 7.69% | 10.01% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 63.76% | 9.71% | 8.08% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 62.98% | 6.93% | 8.61% | 16.77% |
Formulator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown formulators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american formulators have the lowest average salary at $61,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,915 |
| White | $66,867 |
| Black or African American | $61,897 |
| Asian | $62,834 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,378 |
Average formulator age
See how the average age of formulators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Formulator 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 |
Formulator age breakdown
The average age of formulators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the formulator population.
Formulator age breakdown
| Formulator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Formulator educational attainment
The most common degree for formulators is bachelor's degree, with 46% of formulators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Formulators by degree level
| Formulator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Formulator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, formulators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $66,153 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, formulators earn a median annual income of $64,274 compared to $63,506 for formulators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,506 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,274 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,153 |
Formulator employment statistics
Company size where formulators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where formulators work.
Formulator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Formulator jobs by industry
The most common industries for formulators are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and professional.
Formulator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Formulator turnover and employment statistics
Formulator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for formulators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Formulator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Formulator 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 formulator tenure
The average formulator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 349 formulators resumes in Zippia's database.
Formulator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Formulator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of formulators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Graphics Edit Technician | 8.16% | 5,630 |
| Formulator | 9.49% | - |
Similar formulator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Graphics Edit Technician | 8.16% | 5,630 |
Foreign languages spoken by formulators
The most common foreign language among formulators is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Hindi, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Formulator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Hindi | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
