Polymer specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Polymer specialist gender statistics
13.2% of polymer specialists are women and 86.8% of polymer specialists are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Polymer specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Polymer specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,313
Female income
$66,795
Polymer specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in polymer specialist positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of polymer specialists are female.
Polymer specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2012 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 2014 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2015 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2016 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2017 | 86.26% | 13.74% |
| 2018 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2019 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2020 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
Polymer specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared polymer specialists 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% |
| Polymer Specialist | 87% | 13% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Polymer specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among polymer specialists is White, which makes up 63.5% of all polymer specialists. Comparatively, 19.5% of polymer specialists are Asian and 8.0% of polymer specialists 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%
Polymer specialist race
| Polymer specialist 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% |
Polymer specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how polymer specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Polymer specialist 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% |
Polymer specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown polymer specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino polymer specialists have the lowest average salary at $67,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,002 |
| White | $70,621 |
| Black or African American | $67,878 |
| Asian | $69,720 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,418 |
Average polymer specialist age
See how the average age of polymer specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Polymer specialist 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 |
Polymer specialist age breakdown
The average age of polymer specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the polymer specialist population.
Polymer specialist age breakdown
| Polymer Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Polymer specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for polymer specialists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of polymer specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Polymer specialists by degree level
| Polymer specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Polymer specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, polymer specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,297 annually. With a Master's degree, polymer specialists earn a median annual income of $75,173 compared to $61,204 for polymer specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,173 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,204 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,297 |
Polymer specialist turnover and employment statistics
Polymer specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for polymer specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Polymer specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Polymer specialist 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 polymer specialist tenure
The average polymer specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 polymer specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Polymer specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Polymer specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of polymer specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | 924 |
| Polymer Specialist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Coastal And Estuary Specialist | 15.61% | 19,238 |
Similar polymer specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | 924 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Coastal And Estuary Specialist | 15.61% | 19,238 |
Foreign languages spoken by polymer specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Polymer specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |