Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for clinical pharmacists in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 185,283 clinical pharmacists currently employed in the United States.
- 61.0% of all clinical pharmacists are women, while 39.0% are men.
- The average age of an employed clinical pharmacist is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of clinical pharmacists is White (61.0%), followed by Asian (21.4%), Black or African American (7.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).
- In 2021, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 11% of all clinical pharmacists are LGBT.
- Clinical pharmacists are 76% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
Clinical Pharmacist Statistics By Gender
61.0% of clinical pharmacists are women and 39.0% of clinical pharmacists are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Clinical Pharmacists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Gender Pay Gap For Clinical Pharmacist
Women Earn 96ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Clinical Pharmacist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the clinical pharmacist position over time.
Clinical Pharmacist Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2011 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2012 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
| 2013 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2014 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2015 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2016 | 42.26% | 57.74% |
| 2017 | 41.33% | 58.67% |
| 2018 | 39.55% | 60.45% |
| 2019 | 42.35% | 57.65% |
| 2020 | 40.34% | 59.66% |
| 2021 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
Clinical Pharmacist Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Clinical Pharmacist | 39% | 61% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
Clinical Pharmacist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among clinical pharmacists is White, which makes up 61.0% of all clinical pharmacists. Comparatively, there are 21.4% of the Asian ethnicity and 7.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 61.0%
- Asian, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Clinical Pharmacist Race
| Clinical Pharmacist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Asian | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Clinical Pharmacist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among clinical pharmacists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Clinical Pharmacist Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.82% | 7.76% | 15.89% | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 69.73% | 7.11% | 16.77% | 4.39% |
| 2012 | 67.98% | 8.40% | 16.81% | 5.07% |
| 2013 | 68.34% | 8.46% | 16.43% | 4.80% |
| 2014 | 68.40% | 8.44% | 16.93% | 4.08% |
| 2015 | 68.43% | 7.65% | 17.16% | 4.50% |
| 2016 | 66.79% | 8.28% | 17.73% | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 66.57% | 8.35% | 18.26% | 4.89% |
| 2018 | 65.78% | 7.48% | 19.72% | 4.64% |
| 2019 | 64.86% | 8.24% | 19.37% | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 63.74% | 7.17% | 19.87% | 5.48% |
| 2021 | 61.05% | 7.62% | 21.35% | 5.78% |
Clinical Pharmacist Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,577 |
| White | $62,790 |
| Black or African American | $58,103 |
| Asian | $62,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,033 |
Average Age of a Clinical Pharmacist
We determined the average age of clinical pharmacists based on ethnicity and gender.
Clinical Pharmacist Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 39 |
Clinical Pharmacist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of clinical pharmacist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of clinical pharmacists is 40+ years old, which represents 52% of the population.
Clinical Pharmacist Age
| Clinical Pharmacist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Types of Clinical Pharmacist Degree Levels
The most common degree for clinical pharmacists is doctoral degree 45% of clinical pharmacists earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 43% and rounding it off is master's degree with 6%.
- Doctorate, 45%
- Bachelors, 43%
- Masters, 6%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Clinical Pharmacists By Education
| Clinical Pharmacist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 45% |
| Bachelors | 43% |
| Masters | 6% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Clinical Pharmacist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,016 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,669 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,343 |
Clinical Pharmacist Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where clinical pharmacists work. We found most clinical pharmacists work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most clinical pharmacists is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire clinical pharmacists.
Clinical Pharmacist Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
The Types Of Companies Clinical Pharmacist Work In
Employees with the clinical pharmacist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical pharmacists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Clinical Pharmacist Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Top Industries Hiring Clinical Pharmacists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ clinical pharmacists. Those industries include health care, education and insurance.
Clinical Pharmacist Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 68% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Clinical Pharmacist Turnover And Employment Statistics
Clinical Pharmacist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of clinical pharmacists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Clinical Pharmacist Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Clinical Pharmacist Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 1.58% |
The Average Number of Years That Clinical Pharmacist Stay in a Job
By looking over 7,630 clinical pharmacists resumes, we figured out that the average clinical pharmacist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 30%.
Clinical Pharmacist Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Clinical Pharmacists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to clinical pharmacists.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Clinical Pharmacist | 10.71% | - |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Anesthesia Associate | 13.05% | 2,583 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Clinical Pharmacist LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Anesthesia Associate | 13.05% | 2,583 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Clinical Pharmacists
The most common foreign language among clinical pharmacists is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- French, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 7.9%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Other, 31.9%
Clinical Pharmacist Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Other | 31.9% |
