Materials scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Materials scientist gender statistics
27.1% of materials scientists are women and 72.9% of materials scientists are men.
- Male, 72.9%
- Female, 27.1%
Materials scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.9% |
| Female | 27.1% |
Materials scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,093
Female income
$81,866
Materials scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in materials scientist positions over time. Currently, 27.1% of materials scientists are female.
Materials scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2011 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
| 2012 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2013 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2014 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2015 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2016 | 76.25% | 23.75% |
| 2017 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2018 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2019 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2020 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2021 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
Materials scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared materials scientists 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% |
| Materials Scientist | 73% | 27% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Materials scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among materials scientists is White, which makes up 51.4% of all materials scientists. Comparatively, 29.6% of materials scientists are Asian and 8.5% of materials scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 51.4%
- Asian, 29.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Materials scientist race
| Materials scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.4% |
| Asian | 29.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Materials scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how materials scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Materials scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.56% | 6.13% | 29.45% | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 57.57% | 5.69% | 29.51% | 5.53% |
| 2012 | 58.33% | 6.28% | 27.71% | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 56.61% | 6.37% | 28.03% | 6.01% |
| 2014 | 58.61% | 7.09% | 27.26% | 4.46% |
| 2015 | 56.21% | 6.65% | 29.27% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 58.02% | 6.62% | 27.35% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 58.79% | 6.39% | 26.95% | 5.82% |
| 2018 | 56.68% | 5.00% | 28.85% | 6.99% |
| 2019 | 57.81% | 5.74% | 28.16% | 6.29% |
| 2020 | 54.62% | 5.55% | 27.26% | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 51.43% | 5.89% | 29.63% | 8.51% |
Materials scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown materials scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino materials scientists have the lowest average salary at $82,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,575 |
| White | $85,242 |
| Black or African American | $82,827 |
| Asian | $84,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,419 |
Average materials scientist age
See how the average age of materials scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Materials scientist 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 |
Materials scientist age breakdown
The average age of materials scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the materials scientist population.
Materials scientist age breakdown
| Materials Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Materials scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for materials scientists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of materials scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 2%
Materials scientists by degree level
| Materials scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Materials scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, materials scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,944 annually. With a Master's degree, materials scientists earn a median annual income of $89,194 compared to $76,835 for materials scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,194 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,835 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,944 |
Materials scientist employment statistics
Most materials scientists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where materials scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where materials scientists work.
Materials scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Materials scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the materials scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most materials scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Materials scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 1% |
Materials scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for materials scientists are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Materials scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Materials scientist turnover and employment statistics
Materials scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for materials scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Materials scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Materials scientist 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 materials scientist tenure
The average materials scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 360 materials scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Materials scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Materials scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of materials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Geologist | 4.45% | 45,359 |
| Materials Scientist | 5.26% | - |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Programs Specialist | 15.61% | 18,178 |
Similar materials scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Geologist | 4.45% | 45,359 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Programs Specialist | 15.61% | 18,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by materials scientists
The most common foreign language among materials scientists is Mandarin at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Mandarin, 26.7%
- German, 20.0%
- Chinese, 13.3%
- Japanese, 13.3%
- Spanish, 13.3%
- Other, 13.4%
Materials scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 26.7% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 13.3% |
| Japanese | 13.3% |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| Other | 13.4% |
