Presents salary data and findings from the 1983 annual survey of the economic status of American Chemical Society members. Indicates that unemployment is down, median salaries are 5 percent higher than last year for Ph.D chemists (3 percent for non-Ph.Ds), and that raises are moderate compared to previous years. (JN)

The annual census of industrial employment, production workers, women, the workweek, scientists and engineers, chemical employment, wages, and productivity in the chemical industry is presented. Trends in the numbers of workers, productivity, and unit labor costs are illustrated in graphs. (CW)

This report presents an analysis of science, engineering, and technician (SET) employment within manufacturing industries based on data from the 1977 and 1980 Occupational Employment Statistics survey. The purposes of the report are to: (1) summarize employment data for detailed SET occupations in manufacturing to describe demand patterns; (2)…

Provides data on industrial employment in the chemical industry, comparing subgroups of production for all employees and for scientists and engineers. Gives company by company sales per employee breakdown. Compares wages among industry subgroups. Cites productivity measures. (JM)

Provides data on employment by sex, degree, and minority status. Compares men's and women's salaries in private industry, academia, and government. Provides breakdown for industrial employment by work function and work specialty, and compares industries. (JM)

Salaries and demand for scientists and engineers are described. Comparisons of chemists and other scientists are provided. Resources for career planning in science and engineering are listed. (CW)

Reports salary trends for chemists as of March 1, 1988. Discussions include employment rates, median salaries, growth in salaries, highest salaries, salaries by degree, women's salaries, salaries by work function, unemployment, volume of help wanted ads, and sources of information on chemist jobs. (CW)

During the 1976-86 decade, the annual employment growth rate of chemists in the United States was 4%, well below average as compared with the growth rate for all science fields (8%). This document provides current and historical information on various trends in the field of chemistry. The book is divided into three major sections, dealing…

Statistical information, based on the 1978 survey in a series of biennial surveys known as the National Sample of Scientists and Engineers, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and conducted by the Bureau of the Census is presented. Individuals in the field of physical sciences are profiled, including chemists, physicists and astronomers,…