Perfumer demographics and statistics in the US
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Perfumer gender statistics
52.6% of perfumers are women and 47.4% of perfumers are men.
- Female, 52.6%
- Male, 47.4%
Perfumer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% |
| Male | 47.4% |
Perfumer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,581
Female income
$68,904
Perfumer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in perfumer positions over time. Currently, 52.6% of perfumers are female.
Perfumer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.86% | 50.14% |
| 2011 | 48.60% | 51.40% |
| 2012 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2013 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2014 | 49.42% | 50.58% |
| 2015 | 48.54% | 51.46% |
| 2016 | 49.38% | 50.62% |
| 2017 | 46.21% | 53.79% |
| 2018 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2019 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2020 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2021 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
Perfumer related jobs gender ratio
We compared perfumers 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% |
| Perfumer | 47% | 53% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Perfumer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among perfumers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all perfumers. Comparatively, 13.0% of perfumers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of perfumers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Perfumer race
| Perfumer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Perfumer race and ethnicity over time
See how perfumer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Perfumer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.65% | 10.23% | 6.62% | 8.30% |
| 2011 | 74.69% | 9.69% | 5.36% | 7.75% |
| 2012 | 75.09% | 9.18% | 7.46% | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 75.96% | 9.37% | 6.17% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 72.36% | 11.61% | 6.85% | 6.97% |
| 2015 | 71.94% | 9.74% | 6.76% | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 9.08% | 7.21% | 10.20% |
| 2017 | 73.79% | 9.45% | 6.49% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 8.03% | 7.55% | 8.63% |
| 2019 | 73.62% | 8.68% | 7.44% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 69.37% | 10.70% | 5.51% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 68.59% | 7.92% | 6.04% | 13.02% |
Perfumer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown perfumers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american perfumers have the lowest average salary at $67,370.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,179 |
| White | $72,992 |
| Black or African American | $67,370 |
| Asian | $68,429 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,175 |
Average perfumer age
See how the average age of perfumers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Perfumer 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 |
Perfumer age breakdown
The average age of perfumers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the perfumer population.
Perfumer age breakdown
| Perfumer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Perfumer educational attainment
The most common degree for perfumers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of perfumers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 7%
Perfumers by degree level
| Perfumer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
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Perfumer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, perfumers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,183 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, perfumers earn a median annual income of $70,057 compared to $69,188 for perfumers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,057 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,183 |
Perfumer turnover and employment statistics
Perfumer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for perfumers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Perfumer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Perfumer 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 perfumer tenure
The average perfumer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 perfumers resumes in Zippia's database.
Perfumer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Perfumer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of perfumers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Technician | 5.71% | 9,809 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Air Quality Technician | 8.16% | 89,383 |
| Perfumer | 9.49% | - |
Similar perfumer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Technician | 5.71% | 9,809 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Air Quality Technician | 8.16% | 89,383 |
