Physical chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical chemist gender statistics
0.0% of physical chemists are women and 100.0% of physical chemists are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Physical chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Physical chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,599
Female income
$62,701
Physical chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical chemist positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of physical chemists are female.
Physical chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Physical chemist related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemist | 100% | - |
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Physical chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical chemists is White, which makes up 63.5% of all physical chemists. Comparatively, 19.5% of physical chemists are Asian and 8.0% of physical chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.5%
- Asian, 19.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Physical chemist race
| Physical chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Asian | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Physical chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how physical chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.62% | 4.93% | 19.31% | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 4.49% | 19.37% | 4.99% |
| 2012 | 70.39% | 5.08% | 17.57% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 68.67% | 5.17% | 17.89% | 5.48% |
| 2014 | 70.67% | 5.89% | 17.12% | 3.93% |
| 2015 | 68.27% | 5.45% | 19.12% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 5.42% | 17.21% | 5.53% |
| 2017 | 70.85% | 5.19% | 16.80% | 5.29% |
| 2018 | 68.74% | 3.80% | 18.70% | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 69.87% | 4.54% | 18.02% | 5.75% |
| 2020 | 66.68% | 4.35% | 17.12% | 6.90% |
| 2021 | 63.49% | 4.69% | 19.49% | 7.98% |
Physical chemist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,529 |
| White | $65,659 |
| Black or African American | $63,501 |
| Asian | $65,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,147 |
Average physical chemist age
See how the average age of physical chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical 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 |
Physical chemist age breakdown
The average age of physical chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the physical chemist population.
Physical chemist age breakdown
| Physical Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Physical chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for physical chemists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of physical chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Physical chemists by degree level
| Physical chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Physical chemist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,437 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,900 |
Physical chemist turnover and employment statistics
Physical chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical 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 physical chemist tenure
The average physical chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 physical chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Physical chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geologist | 4.45% | 6,805 |
| Physical Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Environmental Scientist Lead | 15.61% | 57,055 |
Similar physical chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geologist | 4.45% | 6,805 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Environmental Scientist Lead | 15.61% | 57,055 |