Principal chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal chemist gender statistics
27.4% of principal chemists are women and 72.6% of principal chemists are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Principal chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Principal chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,398
Female income
$72,560
Principal chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal chemist positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of principal chemists are female.
Principal chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.71% | 29.29% |
| 2011 | 72.20% | 27.80% |
| 2012 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2013 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2014 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2015 | 72.93% | 27.07% |
| 2016 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2018 | 73.88% | 26.12% |
| 2019 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
| 2020 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2021 | 72.64% | 27.36% |
Principal chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal chemists 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% |
| Principal Chemist | 73% | 27% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Principal chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal chemists is White, which makes up 51.9% of all principal chemists. Comparatively, 29.2% of principal chemists are Asian and 8.5% of principal chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 51.9%
- Asian, 29.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Principal chemist race
| Principal chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Asian | 29.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Principal chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how principal chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.06% | 6.08% | 29.03% | 4.39% |
| 2011 | 58.06% | 5.64% | 29.10% | 5.51% |
| 2012 | 58.82% | 6.23% | 27.30% | 4.93% |
| 2013 | 57.10% | 6.32% | 27.62% | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 59.10% | 7.04% | 26.85% | 4.44% |
| 2015 | 56.71% | 6.60% | 28.85% | 6.17% |
| 2016 | 58.51% | 6.57% | 26.93% | 6.04% |
| 2017 | 59.29% | 6.34% | 26.53% | 5.80% |
| 2018 | 57.18% | 4.95% | 28.43% | 6.97% |
| 2019 | 58.31% | 5.69% | 27.74% | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 55.12% | 5.50% | 26.85% | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 51.92% | 5.84% | 29.22% | 8.49% |
Principal chemist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,295 |
| White | $75,420 |
| Black or African American | $73,336 |
| Asian | $74,981 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,993 |
Average principal chemist age
See how the average age of principal chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal 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 |
Principal chemist age breakdown
The average age of principal chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the principal chemist population.
Principal chemist age breakdown
| Principal Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Principal chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for principal chemists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of principal chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 13% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 3%
Principal chemists by degree level
| Principal chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Principal chemist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,416 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,707 |
Principal chemist employment statistics
Company size where principal chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal chemists work.
Principal chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Principal chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal chemists are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology.
Principal chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Pharmaceutical | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Principal chemist turnover and employment statistics
Principal chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal 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 principal chemist tenure
The average principal chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 principal chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Principal chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysics Scientist | 4.45% | 41,648 |
| Principal Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Program Manager, Environmental Planning | 15.61% | 87,984 |
Similar principal chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysics Scientist | 4.45% | 41,648 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Program Manager, Environmental Planning | 15.61% | 87,984 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal chemists
- Deseret, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Principal chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Deseret | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |
