Clinical laboratory medical director demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical laboratory medical director gender statistics
40.2% of clinical laboratory medical directors are women and 59.8% of clinical laboratory medical directors are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Clinical laboratory medical director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Clinical laboratory medical director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$161,788
Female income
$149,074
Clinical laboratory medical director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical laboratory medical director positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of clinical laboratory medical directors are female.
Clinical laboratory medical director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.01% | 35.99% |
| 2011 | 62.22% | 37.78% |
| 2012 | 63.66% | 36.34% |
| 2013 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2014 | 62.74% | 37.26% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2016 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2017 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2018 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 2019 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
| 2020 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2021 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
Clinical laboratory medical director related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical laboratory medical directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Clinical Laboratory Medical Director | 60% | 40% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Clinical laboratory medical director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical laboratory medical directors is White, which makes up 61.6% of all clinical laboratory medical directors. Comparatively, 14.8% of clinical laboratory medical directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of clinical laboratory medical directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Clinical laboratory medical director race
| Clinical laboratory medical director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Clinical laboratory medical director race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical laboratory medical director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical laboratory medical director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.85% | 10.91% | 5.82% | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 10.64% | 5.32% | 10.90% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 11.03% | 5.71% | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 69.48% | 11.44% | 6.08% | 11.01% |
| 2014 | 68.51% | 11.71% | 6.09% | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 68.02% | 11.31% | 6.30% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | 67.66% | 10.78% | 6.33% | 12.69% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 10.19% | 6.24% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 66.20% | 11.15% | 6.63% | 13.43% |
| 2019 | 68.26% | 10.05% | 6.20% | 12.95% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 10.24% | 6.13% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 61.61% | 11.32% | 7.26% | 14.81% |
Clinical laboratory medical director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical laboratory medical directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clinical laboratory medical directors have the lowest average salary at $156,097.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $159,479 |
| White | $163,822 |
| Black or African American | $156,097 |
| Asian | $172,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $157,733 |
Average clinical laboratory medical director age
See how the average age of clinical laboratory medical directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical laboratory medical director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Clinical laboratory medical director age breakdown
The average age of clinical laboratory medical directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the clinical laboratory medical director population.
Clinical laboratory medical director age breakdown
| Clinical Laboratory Medical Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Clinical laboratory medical director educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical laboratory medical directors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of clinical laboratory medical directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Clinical laboratory medical directors by degree level
| Clinical laboratory medical director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Clinical laboratory medical director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical laboratory medical directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $225,344 annually. With a Master's degree, clinical laboratory medical directors earn a median annual income of $187,949 compared to $163,309 for clinical laboratory medical directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $187,949 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $163,309 |
| Doctorate Degree | $225,344 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $145,852 |
Clinical laboratory medical director employment statistics
Most clinical laboratory medical directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical laboratory medical directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical laboratory medical directors work.
Clinical laboratory medical director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Clinical laboratory medical director jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical laboratory medical director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical laboratory medical directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Clinical laboratory medical director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Clinical laboratory medical director jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical laboratory medical directors are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Clinical laboratory medical director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 49% |
| Education | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Clinical laboratory medical director turnover and employment statistics
Clinical laboratory medical director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical laboratory medical directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical laboratory medical director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical laboratory medical director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average clinical laboratory medical director tenure
The average clinical laboratory medical director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 clinical laboratory medical directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical laboratory medical director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Clinical laboratory medical director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical laboratory medical directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Superintendent | 4.08% | 71,449 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Land Manager | 11.54% | 11,957 |
| Clinical Laboratory Medical Director | 11.66% | - |
| Grant Manager | 14.16% | 7,726 |
| Sunday School Superintendent | 16.20% | 30,218 |
Similar clinical laboratory medical director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Superintendent | 4.08% | 71,449 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Land Manager | 11.54% | 11,957 |
| Grant Manager | 14.16% | 7,726 |
| Sunday School Superintendent | 16.20% | 30,218 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical laboratory medical directors
- Arabic, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Clinical laboratory medical director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |