Inorganic chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Inorganic chemist gender statistics
52.8% of inorganic chemists are women and 47.2% of inorganic chemists are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Inorganic chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Inorganic chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,023
Female income
$54,660
Inorganic chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inorganic chemist positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of inorganic chemists are female.
Inorganic chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2011 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2012 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2013 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2014 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
| 2015 | 47.58% | 52.42% |
| 2016 | 51.60% | 48.40% |
| 2017 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2018 | 48.80% | 51.20% |
| 2019 | 43.19% | 56.81% |
| 2020 | 52.70% | 47.30% |
| 2021 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
Inorganic chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared inorganic 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% |
| Inorganic Chemist | 47% | 53% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Inorganic chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inorganic chemists is White, which makes up 60.0% of all inorganic chemists. Comparatively, 18.3% of inorganic chemists are Asian and 9.3% of inorganic chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.0%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Inorganic chemist race
| Inorganic chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Inorganic chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how inorganic chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inorganic chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.13% | 7.86% | 18.12% | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 66.14% | 7.41% | 18.18% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 66.90% | 8.01% | 16.38% | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 65.18% | 8.10% | 16.70% | 6.78% |
| 2014 | 67.18% | 8.82% | 15.93% | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 64.78% | 8.38% | 17.94% | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 66.59% | 8.35% | 16.02% | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 67.36% | 8.11% | 15.62% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 65.25% | 6.73% | 17.52% | 7.76% |
| 2019 | 66.39% | 7.47% | 16.83% | 7.05% |
| 2020 | 63.20% | 7.28% | 15.93% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 7.62% | 18.30% | 9.28% |
Inorganic chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white inorganic chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino inorganic chemists have the lowest average salary at $54,981.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,688 |
| White | $56,780 |
| Black or African American | $55,236 |
| Asian | $56,455 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,981 |
Average inorganic chemist age
See how the average age of inorganic chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Inorganic 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 |
Inorganic chemist age breakdown
The average age of inorganic chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the inorganic chemist population.
Inorganic chemist age breakdown
| Inorganic Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Inorganic chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for inorganic chemists is bachelor's degree, with 88% of inorganic chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
Inorganic chemists by degree level
| Inorganic chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Inorganic chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, inorganic chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,833 annually. With a Master's degree, inorganic chemists earn a median annual income of $58,591 compared to $50,843 for inorganic chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,591 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,843 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,833 |
Inorganic chemist employment statistics
Most inorganic chemists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where inorganic chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inorganic chemists work.
Inorganic chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Inorganic chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the inorganic chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inorganic chemists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Inorganic chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 13% |
Inorganic chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for inorganic chemists are technology, manufacturing and government.
Inorganic chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Inorganic chemist turnover and employment statistics
Inorganic chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inorganic chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inorganic chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inorganic 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 inorganic chemist tenure
The average inorganic chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 inorganic chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Inorganic chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Inorganic chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inorganic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crystallographer | 4.45% | 51 |
| Inorganic Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Associate Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 56,225 |
Similar inorganic chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crystallographer | 4.45% | 51 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Associate Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 56,225 |
Foreign languages spoken by inorganic chemists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Inorganic chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |