Contract researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract researcher gender statistics
48.5% of contract researchers are women and 51.5% of contract researchers are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Contract researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Contract researcher gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,896
Female income
$43,362
Contract researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract researcher positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of contract researchers are female.
Contract researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2011 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
| 2012 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2013 | 54.16% | 45.84% |
| 2014 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2015 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2016 | 55.60% | 44.40% |
| 2017 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2018 | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 2019 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2020 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2021 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
Contract researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract researchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Contract Researcher | 51% | 49% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Contract researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract researchers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all contract researchers. Comparatively, 14.5% of contract researchers are Asian and 11.4% of contract researchers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.3%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Contract researcher race
| Contract researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Contract researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how contract researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.29% | 4.97% | 12.21% | 7.81% |
| 2011 | 71.59% | 4.97% | 12.64% | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 71.65% | 5.17% | 11.93% | 9.00% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 5.39% | 11.38% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 71.73% | 4.82% | 12.55% | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 70.69% | 4.40% | 12.85% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 5.57% | 13.07% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 68.89% | 5.42% | 13.14% | 9.68% |
| 2018 | 68.19% | 5.09% | 13.15% | 10.27% |
| 2019 | 68.53% | 4.98% | 13.36% | 10.33% |
| 2020 | 66.62% | 4.43% | 13.44% | 11.19% |
| 2021 | 64.35% | 4.78% | 14.46% | 11.38% |
Contract researcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian contract researchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american contract researchers have the lowest average salary at $40,629.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,459 |
| White | $49,272 |
| Black or African American | $40,629 |
| Asian | $59,166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,811 |
Average contract researcher age
See how the average age of contract researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contract researcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Contract researcher age breakdown
The average age of contract researchers is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the contract researcher population.
Contract researcher age breakdown
| Contract Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Contract researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for contract researchers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of contract researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Contract researchers by degree level
| Contract researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Contract researcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contract researchers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,229 annually. With a Master's degree, contract researchers earn a median annual income of $72,577 compared to $52,855 for contract researchers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,577 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,855 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,229 |
Contract researcher employment statistics
Most contract researchers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where contract researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract researchers work.
Contract researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Contract researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the contract researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract researchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 8% |
Contract researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract researchers are professional, education and health care.
Contract researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Contract researcher turnover and employment statistics
Contract researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract researcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average contract researcher tenure
The average contract researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 923 contract researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Contract researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 8.65% | 37,979 |
| Job Recruiter | 8.93% | 61,954 |
| Contract Researcher | 10.00% | - |
| Funding Specialist | 11.05% | 47,806 |
| Section 8 Inspector | 11.64% | 17,206 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Similar contract researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 8.65% | 37,979 |
| Job Recruiter | 8.93% | 61,954 |
| Funding Specialist | 11.05% | 47,806 |
| Section 8 Inspector | 11.64% | 17,206 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract researchers
The most common foreign language among contract researchers is Spanish at 44.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 44.7%
- French, 9.4%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Other, 27.0%
Contract researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.7% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Other | 27.0% |
