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Clinical data specialist demographics and statistics in the US

Clinical data specialist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates clinical data specialist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our clinical data specialist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about clinical data specialists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 9,237 clinical data specialists currently employed in the United States.
  • 75.3% of all clinical data specialists are women, while 24.7% are men.
  • The average clinical data specialist age is 37 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of clinical data specialists is White (59.4%), followed by Asian (22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7.6%) and Black or African American (5.1%).
  • Clinical data specialists are most in-demand in Philadelphia, PA.
  • South San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $87,859, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women clinical data specialists earned 95% of what men earned.
  • Rhode Island is the best state for clinical data specialists to live.
  • Clinical data specialists are 59% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Clinical data specialist gender statistics

75.3% of clinical data specialists are women and 24.7% of clinical data specialists are men.
  • Female, 75.3%
  • Male, 24.7%

Clinical data specialist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female75.3%
Male24.7%

Clinical data specialist gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$61,385
female-income
Female income
$58,308

Clinical data specialist related jobs gender ratio

We compared clinical data specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, balance engineer and lead simulation modeling engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Clinical Data Specialist25%75%
Actuary Clerk27%73%
Clinical Data Coordinator27%73%
Method Consultant80%20%
Lead Simulation Modeling Engineer89%11%
Balance Engineer93%7%

Clinical data specialist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among clinical data specialists is White, which makes up 59.4% of all clinical data specialists. Comparatively, 22.7% of clinical data specialists are Asian and 7.6% of clinical data specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 59.4%
  • Asian, 22.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
  • Black or African American, 5.1%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Clinical data specialist race

Clinical data specialist racePercentages
White59.4%
Asian22.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black or African American5.1%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Clinical data specialist wage gap by race

$67,000
$65,000
$63,000
$61,000
$59,000
$57,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$62,609
White$60,974
Black or African American$58,530
Asian$64,919
Hispanic or Latino$60,087

Average clinical data specialist age

See how the average age of clinical data specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Clinical data specialist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown31.535
White3536
Black or African American3742
Asian3434
Hispanic or Latino3434.5

Clinical data specialist age breakdown

The average age of clinical data specialists is 30-40 years years old, representing 40% of the clinical data specialist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Clinical data specialist age breakdown

Clinical Data Specialist YearsPercentages
40+ years36%
30-40 years40%
20-30 years24%

Clinical data specialist educational attainment

The most common degree for clinical data specialists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of clinical data specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • Bachelor's, 57%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Master's, 13%
  • Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Clinical data specialists by degree level

Clinical data specialist degreePercentages
Bachelor's57%
Associate21%
Master's13%
Diploma3%
Other Degrees6%

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Clinical data specialist wage gap by degree level

$85,000
$80,000
$75,000
$70,000
$65,000
$60,000
$55,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$68,140
Bachelor's Degree$59,048
Doctorate Degree$82,316

Clinical data specialist employment statistics

Most clinical data specialists work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where clinical data specialists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical data specialists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Clinical data specialist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees23%

Clinical data specialist jobs by company type

Employees with the clinical data specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical data specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Clinical data specialist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public33%
Private59%
Government1%

Clinical data specialist jobs by industry

The most common industries for clinical data specialists are health care, pharmaceutical and technology.

Health Care

Pharmaceutical

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Clinical data specialist turnover and employment statistics

Average clinical data specialist tenure

The average clinical data specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 455 clinical data specialists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Clinical data specialist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years9%

Clinical data specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of clinical data specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Technical Project Coordinator7.66%150,141
Engineering Specialist7.80%74,442
Unix Systems Administrator8.39%110,185
Clinical Data Specialist9.22%-
Actuarial Technician12.16%7,597
Stamp Analyst13.23%16,449
Research And Development Internship20.69%154,854

Similar clinical data specialist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Technical Project Coordinator7.66%150,141
Engineering Specialist7.80%74,442
Unix Systems Administrator8.39%110,185
Actuarial Technician12.16%7,597
Stamp Analyst13.23%16,449
Research And Development Internship20.69%154,854

Foreign languages spoken by clinical data specialists

The most common foreign language among clinical data specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 6.7% and Amharic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
  • Spanish, 66.7%
  • Japanese, 6.7%
  • Amharic, 6.7%
  • Gujarati, 6.7%
  • Hindi, 6.7%
  • Other, 6.5%

Clinical data specialist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish66.7%
Japanese6.7%
Amharic6.7%
Gujarati6.7%
Hindi6.7%
Other6.5%

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Clinical data specialist location demographics

The amount you can make as a clinical data specialist can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of clinical data specialists is $71,189. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do clinical data specialists earn the most?

Clinical data specialists earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average clinical data specialist salary is $86,851. The map here shows where clinical data specialists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Clinical Data Specialists?

By looking through more than 455 resumes, we found that the most popular places for clinical data specialists are Dallas, TX and Durham, NC.
Number of Clinical Data Specialists

Clinical data specialist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas4,196$55,420
2Florida3,778$56,529
3New York3,361$66,442
4Illinois2,738$64,704
5Pennsylvania2,325$63,877
6Georgia2,065$71,535
7North Carolina1,966$65,878
8New Jersey1,810$81,586
9Massachusetts1,774$86,851
10Ohio1,730$63,144
11California1,718$77,682
12Maryland1,506$84,119
13Arizona1,473$66,018
14Michigan1,353$53,763
15Colorado1,295$56,541
16Indiana1,250$63,606
17Minnesota1,196$66,825
18Virginia1,057$62,586
19Washington1,048$75,802
20Wisconsin1,031$53,330
21Tennessee1,014$53,172
22Missouri1,011$45,642
23Connecticut922$60,744
24Iowa766$42,978
25Utah713$44,237
26Kentucky687$58,555
27Louisiana670$57,488
28Kansas636$67,170
29Alabama615$38,456
30Oregon596$66,661
31South Carolina570$57,674
32Arkansas486$36,224
33Oklahoma462$51,015
34Nebraska408$48,766
35Nevada371$64,065
36New Mexico350$37,643
37Idaho334$68,874
38Maine321$72,300
39Rhode Island319$76,004
40District of Columbia307$69,249
41West Virginia301$61,507
42Hawaii255$54,314
43Mississippi250$53,999
44Montana249$58,311
45New Hampshire227$63,009
46South Dakota221$56,376
47North Dakota202$66,456
48Vermont193$64,613
49Delaware163$64,334
50Wyoming161$41,562
51Alaska147$51,337

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