Senior biochemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior biochemist gender statistics
35.1% of senior biochemists are women and 64.9% of senior biochemists are men.
- Male, 64.9%
- Female, 35.1%
Senior biochemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.9% |
| Female | 35.1% |
Senior biochemist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,360
Female income
$82,587
Senior biochemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior biochemist positions over time. Currently, 35.1% of senior biochemists are female.
Senior biochemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.64% | 32.36% |
| 2011 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2012 | 71.83% | 28.17% |
| 2013 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2014 | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 2015 | 69.37% | 30.63% |
| 2016 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2017 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2018 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2019 | 66.50% | 33.50% |
| 2020 | 66.25% | 33.75% |
| 2021 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
Senior biochemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior biochemists 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% |
| Senior Biochemist | 65% | 35% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Senior biochemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior biochemists is White, which makes up 66.9% of all senior biochemists. Comparatively, 17.5% of senior biochemists are Asian and 7.5% of senior biochemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 17.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Senior biochemist race
| Senior biochemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Senior biochemist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior biochemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior biochemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 3.19% | 18.89% | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 73.01% | 3.19% | 16.47% | 4.60% |
| 2012 | 72.80% | 1.69% | 17.01% | 6.17% |
| 2013 | 70.98% | 3.59% | 16.56% | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 70.51% | 3.08% | 17.58% | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 71.72% | 2.71% | 17.74% | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 71.54% | 3.07% | 17.39% | 4.87% |
| 2017 | 69.28% | 2.64% | 19.21% | 6.51% |
| 2018 | 70.59% | 2.36% | 17.53% | 6.71% |
| 2019 | 71.46% | 2.02% | 18.74% | 5.20% |
| 2020 | 67.02% | 2.75% | 16.38% | 8.26% |
| 2021 | 66.87% | 2.68% | 17.52% | 7.48% |
Senior biochemist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior biochemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior biochemists have the lowest average salary at $77,514.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,583 |
| White | $77,514 |
| Black or African American | $81,881 |
| Asian | $84,685 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,343 |
Average senior biochemist age
See how the average age of senior biochemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior biochemist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Senior biochemist age breakdown
The average age of senior biochemists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the senior biochemist population.
Senior biochemist age breakdown
| Senior Biochemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Senior biochemist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior biochemists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of senior biochemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 4%
Senior biochemists by degree level
| Senior biochemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Senior biochemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior biochemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,718 annually. With a Master's degree, senior biochemists earn a median annual income of $79,869 compared to $72,727 for senior biochemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,869 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,727 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,718 |
Senior biochemist employment statistics
Company size where senior biochemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior biochemists work.
Senior biochemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 54% |
Senior biochemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior biochemists are pharmaceutical, health care and manufacturing.
Senior biochemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Pharmaceutical | 16% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Senior biochemist turnover and employment statistics
Senior biochemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior biochemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior biochemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior biochemist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average senior biochemist tenure
The average senior biochemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 senior biochemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior biochemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 30% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Senior biochemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior biochemists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Forester | 8.40% | 57,347 |
| Pharmaceutical Scientist | 8.45% | 45,560 |
| Senior Biochemist | 9.74% | - |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Similar senior biochemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Forester | 8.40% | 57,347 |
| Pharmaceutical Scientist | 8.45% | 45,560 |
| Enologist | 19.06% | 415 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior biochemists
The most common foreign language among senior biochemists is Russian at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 20.0% and Xiang is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Russian, 20.0%
- Romanian, 20.0%
- Xiang, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Ukrainian, 20.0%
Senior biochemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Romanian | 20.0% |
| Xiang | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Ukrainian | 20.0% |
