Process scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Process scientist gender statistics
28.3% of process scientists are women and 71.7% of process scientists are men.
- Male, 71.7%
- Female, 28.3%
Process scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.7% |
| Female | 28.3% |
Process scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,319
Female income
$90,645
Process scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process scientist positions over time. Currently, 28.3% of process scientists are female.
Process scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2011 | 72.38% | 27.62% |
| 2012 | 77.21% | 22.79% |
| 2013 | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2015 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2016 | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| 2017 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 27.70% |
| 2019 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2020 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2021 | 71.74% | 28.26% |
Process scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared process scientists 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% |
| Process Scientist | 72% | 28% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Process scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process scientists is White, which makes up 53.5% of all process scientists. Comparatively, 26.4% of process scientists are Asian and 9.5% of process scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.5%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Process scientist race
| Process scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Process scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how process scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.70% | 5.17% | 28.98% | 6.61% |
| 2011 | 55.46% | 5.60% | 29.45% | 7.26% |
| 2012 | 56.27% | 5.39% | 28.62% | 7.01% |
| 2013 | 56.86% | 5.49% | 27.22% | 7.75% |
| 2014 | 56.54% | 5.83% | 27.83% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 56.66% | 5.27% | 28.62% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 56.03% | 5.06% | 27.42% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 56.16% | 5.93% | 26.91% | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 55.27% | 5.68% | 27.77% | 7.96% |
| 2019 | 56.66% | 5.33% | 26.98% | 8.33% |
| 2020 | 54.79% | 4.94% | 27.26% | 9.24% |
| 2021 | 53.46% | 6.33% | 26.42% | 9.55% |
Process scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white process scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino process scientists have the lowest average salary at $88,337.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,026 |
| White | $91,636 |
| Black or African American | $90,335 |
| Asian | $91,298 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,337 |
Average process scientist age
See how the average age of process scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process scientist 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 |
Process scientist age breakdown
The average age of process scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the process scientist population.
Process scientist age breakdown
| Process Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Process scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for process scientists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of process scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Process scientists by degree level
| Process scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Process scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,650 annually. With a Master's degree, process scientists earn a median annual income of $89,862 compared to $88,380 for process scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,862 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,380 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,650 |
Process scientist employment statistics
Most process scientists work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where process scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process scientists work.
Process scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Process scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the process scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process scientists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Process scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 4% |
Process scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for process scientists are health care, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
Process scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Pharmaceutical | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Process scientist turnover and employment statistics
Process scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process scientist 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 process scientist tenure
The average process scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 process scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Process scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Process scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Naturalist | 8.40% | 831 |
| Process Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Bacteriologist | 9.74% | 477 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Similar process scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Naturalist | 8.40% | 831 |
| Bacteriologist | 9.74% | 477 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Foreign languages spoken by process scientists
The most common foreign language among process scientists is Spanish at 88.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 5.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
Process scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
