Pharmacologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pharmacologist gender statistics
56.0% of pharmacologists are women and 44.0% of pharmacologists are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
Pharmacologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
Pharmacologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,567
Female income
$98,232
Pharmacologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pharmacologist positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of pharmacologists are female.
Pharmacologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2011 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2012 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| 2013 | 46.39% | 53.61% |
| 2014 | 47.44% | 52.56% |
| 2015 | 48.33% | 51.67% |
| 2016 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2017 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2018 | 44.72% | 55.28% |
| 2019 | 42.98% | 57.02% |
| 2020 | 42.78% | 57.22% |
| 2021 | 44.04% | 55.96% |
Pharmacologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pharmacologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Pharmacologist | 44% | 56% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Pharmacologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pharmacologists is White, which makes up 53.1% of all pharmacologists. Comparatively, 26.2% of pharmacologists are Asian and 9.9% of pharmacologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.1%
- Asian, 26.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Pharmacologist race
| Pharmacologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Asian | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Pharmacologist race and ethnicity over time
See how pharmacologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pharmacologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.30% | 5.41% | 28.77% | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 55.05% | 5.84% | 29.24% | 7.56% |
| 2012 | 55.87% | 5.63% | 28.40% | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 56.46% | 5.73% | 27.01% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 56.14% | 6.07% | 27.62% | 7.07% |
| 2015 | 56.26% | 5.51% | 28.40% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 55.62% | 5.30% | 27.21% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 55.76% | 6.17% | 26.70% | 8.13% |
| 2018 | 54.87% | 5.92% | 27.56% | 8.26% |
| 2019 | 56.25% | 5.57% | 26.77% | 8.63% |
| 2020 | 54.39% | 5.18% | 27.05% | 9.54% |
| 2021 | 53.06% | 6.57% | 26.21% | 9.85% |
Pharmacologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white pharmacologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pharmacologists have the lowest average salary at $93,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,972 |
| White | $100,264 |
| Black or African American | $97,599 |
| Asian | $99,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,572 |
Average pharmacologist age
See how the average age of pharmacologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pharmacologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Pharmacologist age breakdown
The average age of pharmacologists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the pharmacologist population.
Pharmacologist age breakdown
| Pharmacologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Pharmacologist educational attainment
The most common degree for pharmacologists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of pharmacologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 20% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Pharmacologists by degree level
| Pharmacologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Pharmacologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pharmacologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,456 annually. With a Master's degree, pharmacologists earn a median annual income of $96,639 compared to $93,658 for pharmacologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,639 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,658 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,456 |
Pharmacologist employment statistics
Company size where pharmacologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pharmacologists work.
Pharmacologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Pharmacologist turnover and employment statistics
Pharmacologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pharmacologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pharmacologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pharmacologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average pharmacologist tenure
The average pharmacologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 pharmacologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pharmacologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pharmacologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pharmacologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Engineer | 8.40% | 2,932 |
| Pharmacologist | 8.45% | - |
| Microbiologist | 9.74% | 11,444 |
| Food Preservation Scientist | 19.06% | 89,569 |
Similar pharmacologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Engineer | 8.40% | 2,932 |
| Microbiologist | 9.74% | 11,444 |
| Food Preservation Scientist | 19.06% | 89,569 |
Foreign languages spoken by pharmacologists
- French, 100.0%
Pharmacologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |
