Pharmaceutical process engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Pharmaceutical process engineer demographics by:
Pharmaceutical process engineer gender statistics
39.1% of pharmaceutical process engineers are women and 60.9% of pharmaceutical process engineers are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Pharmaceutical process engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,424
Female income
$85,497
Pharmaceutical process engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pharmaceutical process engineer positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of pharmaceutical process engineers are female.
Pharmaceutical process engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.73% | 30.27% |
| 2011 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2012 | 66.40% | 33.60% |
| 2013 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2014 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2016 | 63.89% | 36.11% |
| 2017 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 2018 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2019 | 67.80% | 32.20% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared pharmaceutical process engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Pharmaceutical Process Engineer | 61% | 39% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Pharmaceutical process engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pharmaceutical process engineers is White, which makes up 73.3% of all pharmaceutical process engineers. Comparatively, 10.5% of pharmaceutical process engineers are Asian and 8.7% of pharmaceutical process engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.3%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Pharmaceutical process engineer race
| Pharmaceutical process engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how pharmaceutical process engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pharmaceutical process engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.19% | 3.40% | 10.16% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 3.55% | 7.62% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.34% | 2.67% | 8.92% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 80.42% | 3.63% | 8.73% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 3.71% | 9.63% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 78.84% | 4.22% | 9.08% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 77.92% | 3.40% | 9.77% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 77.21% | 2.90% | 10.42% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 77.18% | 2.98% | 11.14% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 74.98% | 3.15% | 12.45% | 7.46% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 3.63% | 10.37% | 7.43% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 3.55% | 10.50% | 8.68% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pharmaceutical process engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pharmaceutical process engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,200 |
| White | $85,994 |
| Black or African American | $85,770 |
| Asian | $90,624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,621 |
Average pharmaceutical process engineer age
See how the average age of pharmaceutical process engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pharmaceutical process engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Pharmaceutical process engineer age breakdown
The average age of pharmaceutical process engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the pharmaceutical process engineer population.
Pharmaceutical process engineer age breakdown
| Pharmaceutical Process Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for pharmaceutical process engineers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of pharmaceutical process engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pharmaceutical process engineers by degree level
| Pharmaceutical process engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pharmaceutical process engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pharmaceutical process engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,022 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pharmaceutical process engineers earn a median annual income of $88,193 compared to $76,456 for pharmaceutical process engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,193 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,456 |
Pharmaceutical process engineer employment statistics
Company size where pharmaceutical process engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pharmaceutical process engineers work.
Pharmaceutical process engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer turnover and employment statistics
Pharmaceutical process engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pharmaceutical process engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pharmaceutical process engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pharmaceutical process engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average pharmaceutical process engineer tenure
The average pharmaceutical process engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 pharmaceutical process engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pharmaceutical process engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pharmaceutical process engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pharmaceutical process engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Process Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Electric Engine Mechanic | 5.25% | 35,420 |
| Electrical Electronics Engineers | 6.39% | 50,381 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Similar pharmaceutical process engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Engine Mechanic | 5.25% | 35,420 |
| Electrical Electronics Engineers | 6.39% | 50,381 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Foreign languages spoken by pharmaceutical process engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pharmaceutical process engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |