Organic chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Organic chemist gender statistics
34.3% of organic chemists are women and 65.7% of organic chemists are men.
- Male, 65.7%
- Female, 34.3%
Organic chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.7% |
| Female | 34.3% |
Organic chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,305
Female income
$75,041
Organic chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in organic chemist positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of organic chemists are female.
Organic chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2011 | 65.24% | 34.76% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 32.48% |
| 2013 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2014 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 33.94% |
| 2016 | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 35.41% |
| 2018 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2019 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2021 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
Organic chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared organic 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% |
| Organic Chemist | 66% | 34% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Organic chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among organic chemists is White, which makes up 58.5% of all organic chemists. Comparatively, 19.0% of organic chemists are Asian and 9.6% of organic chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.5%
- Asian, 19.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Organic chemist race
| Organic chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Asian | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Organic chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how organic chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Organic chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.61% | 8.17% | 18.85% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 64.61% | 7.72% | 18.91% | 6.66% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 8.32% | 17.11% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 63.65% | 8.41% | 17.43% | 7.15% |
| 2014 | 65.65% | 9.13% | 16.66% | 5.59% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 8.69% | 18.66% | 7.33% |
| 2016 | 65.06% | 8.66% | 16.75% | 7.19% |
| 2017 | 65.84% | 8.43% | 16.34% | 6.96% |
| 2018 | 63.73% | 7.04% | 18.24% | 8.12% |
| 2019 | 64.86% | 7.78% | 17.56% | 7.42% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 7.59% | 16.66% | 8.57% |
| 2021 | 58.47% | 7.93% | 19.03% | 9.64% |
Organic chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white organic chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino organic chemists have the lowest average salary at $75,574.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,414 |
| White | $78,569 |
| Black or African American | $75,996 |
| Asian | $78,025 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,574 |
Average organic chemist age
See how the average age of organic chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Organic 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 |
Organic chemist age breakdown
The average age of organic chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the organic chemist population.
Organic chemist age breakdown
| Organic Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Organic chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for organic chemists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of organic 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 7%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Organic chemists by degree level
| Organic chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Organic chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, organic chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,117 annually. With a Master's degree, organic chemists earn a median annual income of $81,602 compared to $68,764 for organic chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,602 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,764 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,117 |
Organic chemist employment statistics
Most organic chemists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where organic chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where organic chemists work.
Organic chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Organic chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the organic chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most organic chemists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Organic chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 6% |
Organic chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for organic chemists are manufacturing, technology and education.
Organic chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Education | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Organic chemist turnover and employment statistics
Organic chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for organic chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Organic chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Organic 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 organic chemist tenure
The average organic chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 548 organic chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Organic chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Organic chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of organic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Geologist | 4.45% | 811 |
| Organic Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Environmental Remediation Specialist | 15.61% | 17,719 |
Similar organic chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Geologist | 4.45% | 811 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Environmental Remediation Specialist | 15.61% | 17,719 |
Foreign languages spoken by organic chemists
The most common foreign language among organic chemists is Spanish at 21.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 21.9%
- German, 15.6%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Mandarin, 9.4%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Other, 37.4%
Organic chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| German | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Mandarin | 9.4% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Other | 37.4% |
