Clinical scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical scientist gender statistics
63.0% of clinical scientists are women and 37.0% of clinical scientists are men.
- Female, 63.0%
- Male, 37.0%
Clinical scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.0% |
| Male | 37.0% |
Clinical scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,274
Female income
$120,640
Clinical scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical scientist positions over time. Currently, 63.0% of clinical scientists are female.
Clinical scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2011 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2012 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2013 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2014 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2015 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2016 | 36.70% | 63.30% |
| 2017 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2018 | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 2019 | 35.99% | 64.01% |
| 2020 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2021 | 36.99% | 63.01% |
Clinical scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical 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% |
| Clinical Scientist | 37% | 63% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Clinical scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical scientists is White, which makes up 53.3% of all clinical scientists. Comparatively, 26.3% of clinical scientists are Asian and 9.7% of clinical scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.3%
- Asian, 26.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Clinical scientist race
| Clinical scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Asian | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Clinical scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.51% | 5.29% | 28.87% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 55.26% | 5.71% | 29.35% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 56.07% | 5.51% | 28.51% | 7.16% |
| 2013 | 56.66% | 5.61% | 27.12% | 7.90% |
| 2014 | 56.34% | 5.95% | 27.72% | 6.92% |
| 2015 | 56.46% | 5.39% | 28.51% | 6.87% |
| 2016 | 55.83% | 5.18% | 27.31% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 55.96% | 6.04% | 26.81% | 7.98% |
| 2018 | 55.07% | 5.80% | 27.67% | 8.10% |
| 2019 | 56.46% | 5.45% | 26.88% | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 54.59% | 5.06% | 27.16% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 53.27% | 6.44% | 26.32% | 9.70% |
Clinical scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white clinical scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino clinical scientists have the lowest average salary at $118,042.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,944 |
| White | $121,752 |
| Black or African American | $120,292 |
| Asian | $121,374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $118,042 |
Average clinical scientist age
See how the average age of clinical scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical 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 |
Clinical scientist age breakdown
The average age of clinical scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the clinical scientist population.
Clinical scientist age breakdown
| Clinical Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Clinical scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical scientists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of clinical scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Clinical scientists by degree level
| Clinical scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Clinical scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,008 annually. With a Master's degree, clinical scientists earn a median annual income of $119,760 compared to $118,090 for clinical scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,760 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $118,090 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,008 |
Clinical scientist employment statistics
Most clinical scientists work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical scientists work.
Clinical scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Clinical scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical scientists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Clinical scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 1% |
Clinical scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical scientists are health care, pharmaceutical and professional.
Clinical scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 34% |
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Clinical scientist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical 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 clinical scientist tenure
The average clinical scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 493 clinical scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Clinical scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | 7,523 |
| Clinical Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Bioinformatics Support Specialist | 9.74% | 75,791 |
| Corn Breeder | 19.06% | 242 |
Similar clinical scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | 7,523 |
| Bioinformatics Support Specialist | 9.74% | 75,791 |
| Corn Breeder | 19.06% | 242 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical scientists
The most common foreign language among clinical scientists is Spanish at 24.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 8.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 24.0%
- Hindi, 8.0%
- Russian, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 52.0%
Clinical scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.0% |
| Hindi | 8.0% |
| Russian | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 52.0% |
