Pharmaceutical Scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pharmaceutical Scientist demographics by:
Pharmaceutical Scientist gender statistics
37.0% of pharmaceutical scientists are women and 63.0% of pharmaceutical scientists are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
Pharmaceutical Scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$77,547
Female Income
$77,891
Pharmaceutical Scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pharmaceutical scientist positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of pharmaceutical scientists are female.
Pharmaceutical Scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.02% | 32.98% |
| 2011 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2012 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2013 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2014 | 66.10% | 33.90% |
| 2015 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2016 | 62.67% | 37.33% |
| 2017 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2018 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
| 2019 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2020 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2021 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pharmaceutical 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% |
| Pharmaceutical Scientist | 63% | 37% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Pharmaceutical Scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pharmaceutical scientists is White, which makes up 53.1% of all pharmaceutical scientists. Comparatively, 26.3% of pharmaceutical scientists are Asian and 9.8% of pharmaceutical scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.1%
- Asian, 26.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Pharmaceutical Scientist Race
| Pharmaceutical Scientist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Asian | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how pharmaceutical scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Pharmaceutical Scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.34% | 5.37% | 28.83% | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 55.09% | 5.80% | 29.30% | 7.51% |
| 2012 | 55.91% | 5.59% | 28.47% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 56.49% | 5.69% | 27.07% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 56.18% | 6.03% | 27.68% | 7.02% |
| 2015 | 56.30% | 5.47% | 28.47% | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 55.66% | 5.26% | 27.27% | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 55.80% | 6.13% | 26.76% | 8.08% |
| 2018 | 54.90% | 5.88% | 27.62% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 56.29% | 5.53% | 26.83% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 54.43% | 5.14% | 27.11% | 9.49% |
| 2021 | 53.10% | 6.53% | 26.27% | 9.80% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white pharmaceutical scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pharmaceutical scientists have the lowest average salary at $75,466.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,239 |
| White | $78,936 |
| Black or African American | $77,564 |
| Asian | $78,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,466 |
Average pharmaceutical scientist age
See how the average age of pharmaceutical scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pharmaceutical 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 |
Pharmaceutical Scientist age breakdown
The average age of pharmaceutical scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the pharmaceutical scientist population.
Pharmaceutical Scientist age breakdown
| Pharmaceutical Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for pharmaceutical scientists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of pharmaceutical scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Pharmaceutical Scientists by degree level
| Pharmaceutical Scientist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Pharmaceutical Scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pharmaceutical scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,068 annually. With a Master's degree, pharmaceutical scientists earn a median annual income of $77,067 compared to $75,511 for pharmaceutical scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,067 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,511 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,068 |
Pharmaceutical Scientist employment statistics
Most pharmaceutical scientists work for a public in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where pharmaceutical scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pharmaceutical scientists work.
Pharmaceutical Scientist jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the pharmaceutical scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pharmaceutical scientists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Pharmaceutical Scientist jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 2% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for pharmaceutical scientists are pharmaceutical, health care and education.
Pharmaceutical Scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 31% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Education | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist turnover and employment statistics
Pharmaceutical Scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pharmaceutical scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Pharmaceutical Scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical scientist tenure
The average pharmaceutical scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 pharmaceutical scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pharmaceutical Scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pharmaceutical Scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pharmaceutical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Resource Specialist | 8.40% | 8,674 |
| Pharmaceutical Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Molecular Biology Professor | 9.74% | 19,810 |
| Floriculturist | 19.06% | 217 |
Similar pharmaceutical scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Resource Specialist | 8.40% | 8,674 |
| Molecular Biology Professor | 9.74% | 19,810 |
| Floriculturist | 19.06% | 217 |
Foreign languages spoken by pharmaceutical scientists
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Vietnamese, 50.0%
Pharmaceutical Scientist languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Vietnamese | 50.0% |
