Industrial chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial chemist gender statistics
33.8% of industrial chemists are women and 66.2% of industrial chemists are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Industrial chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Industrial chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,038
Female income
$76,802
Industrial chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial chemist positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of industrial chemists are female.
Industrial chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.04% | 35.96% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2012 | 67.97% | 32.03% |
| 2013 | 66.58% | 33.42% |
| 2014 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2015 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2016 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
| 2017 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2018 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2019 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2020 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 33.80% |
Industrial chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial 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% |
| Industrial Chemist | 66% | 34% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Industrial chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial chemists is White, which makes up 59.7% of all industrial chemists. Comparatively, 18.2% of industrial chemists are Asian and 9.4% of industrial 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%
Industrial chemist race
| Industrial 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% |
Industrial chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.84% | 8.11% | 18.02% | 5.29% |
| 2011 | 65.84% | 7.66% | 18.08% | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 66.61% | 8.26% | 16.28% | 5.83% |
| 2013 | 64.88% | 8.35% | 16.60% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 66.88% | 9.07% | 15.83% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 64.49% | 8.63% | 17.84% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | 66.29% | 8.60% | 15.92% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 67.07% | 8.36% | 15.52% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 64.96% | 6.97% | 17.42% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 66.09% | 7.72% | 16.73% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 62.90% | 7.53% | 15.83% | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 7.86% | 18.20% | 9.39% |
Industrial chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white industrial chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino industrial chemists have the lowest average salary at $77,328.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,133 |
| White | $80,286 |
| Black or African American | $77,745 |
| Asian | $79,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,328 |
Average industrial chemist age
See how the average age of industrial chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Industrial 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 |
Industrial chemist age breakdown
The average age of industrial chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the industrial chemist population.
Industrial chemist age breakdown
| Industrial Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Industrial chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial chemists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of industrial 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 6%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Industrial chemists by degree level
| Industrial chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Industrial chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $100,480 annually. With a Master's degree, industrial chemists earn a median annual income of $83,277 compared to $70,587 for industrial chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,587 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,480 |
Industrial chemist employment statistics
Most industrial chemists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where industrial chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial chemists work.
Industrial chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Industrial chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial chemists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Industrial chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 14% |
Industrial chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial chemists are manufacturing, government and retail.
Industrial chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Industrial chemist turnover and employment statistics
Industrial chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial 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 industrial chemist tenure
The average industrial chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 industrial chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Industrial chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Geologist | 4.45% | 68,971 |
| Industrial Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Marine Habitat Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 17,631 |
Similar industrial chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Geologist | 4.45% | 68,971 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Marine Habitat Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 17,631 |