Senior materials scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior materials scientist gender statistics
24.0% of senior materials scientists are women and 76.0% of senior materials scientists are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Senior materials scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Senior materials scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,500
Female income
$98,227
Senior materials scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior materials scientist positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of senior materials scientists are female.
Senior materials scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2011 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2012 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2013 | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 2014 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2015 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2016 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2017 | 75.07% | 24.93% |
| 2018 | 77.13% | 22.87% |
| 2019 | 72.91% | 27.09% |
| 2020 | 79.77% | 20.23% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
Senior materials scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior materials scientists 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% |
| Senior Materials Scientist | 76% | 24% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Senior materials scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior materials scientists is White, which makes up 52.4% of all senior materials scientists. Comparatively, 29.0% of senior materials scientists are Asian and 8.5% of senior materials scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.4%
- Asian, 29.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior materials scientist race
| Senior materials scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Asian | 29.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior materials scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior materials scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior materials scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.53% | 6.06% | 28.84% | 4.38% |
| 2011 | 58.53% | 5.61% | 28.90% | 5.50% |
| 2012 | 59.30% | 6.21% | 27.10% | 4.92% |
| 2013 | 57.58% | 6.30% | 27.42% | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 59.58% | 7.02% | 26.65% | 4.43% |
| 2015 | 57.18% | 6.58% | 28.65% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 58.98% | 6.55% | 26.73% | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 59.76% | 6.31% | 26.33% | 5.79% |
| 2018 | 57.65% | 4.92% | 28.23% | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 58.78% | 5.67% | 27.54% | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 55.59% | 5.48% | 26.65% | 7.41% |
| 2021 | 52.40% | 5.81% | 29.02% | 8.48% |
Senior materials scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown senior materials scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior materials scientists have the lowest average salary at $99,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,688 |
| White | $103,194 |
| Black or African American | $99,637 |
| Asian | $102,028 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,038 |
Average senior materials scientist age
See how the average age of senior materials scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior materials scientist 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 |
Senior materials scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior materials scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the senior materials scientist population.
Senior materials scientist age breakdown
| Senior Materials Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Senior materials scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior materials scientists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of senior materials scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior materials scientists by degree level
| Senior materials scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior materials scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior materials scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $134,560 annually. With a Master's degree, senior materials scientists earn a median annual income of $109,064 compared to $90,910 for senior materials scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,064 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,910 |
| Doctorate Degree | $134,560 |
Senior materials scientist employment statistics
Most senior materials scientists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where senior materials scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior materials scientists work.
Senior materials scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Senior materials scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior materials scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior materials scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior materials scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 55% |
Senior materials scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior materials scientists are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Senior materials scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Senior materials scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior materials scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior materials scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior materials scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior materials scientist 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 senior materials scientist tenure
The average senior materials scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 senior materials scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior materials scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Senior materials scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior materials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geodesist | 4.45% | 253 |
| Senior Materials Scientist | 5.26% | - |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Program Manager, Environmental Planning | 15.61% | 87,984 |
Similar senior materials scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geodesist | 4.45% | 253 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Program Manager, Environmental Planning | 15.61% | 87,984 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior materials scientists
The most common foreign language among senior materials scientists is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 33.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Korean, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Senior materials scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Korean | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
