Drug safety scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Drug safety scientist gender statistics
56.5% of drug safety scientists are women and 43.5% of drug safety scientists are men.
- Female, 56.5%
- Male, 43.5%
Drug safety scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% |
| Male | 43.5% |
Drug safety scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,153
Female income
$99,627
Drug safety scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drug safety scientist positions over time. Currently, 56.5% of drug safety scientists are female.
Drug safety scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2011 | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 2012 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2013 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
| 2014 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2015 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2016 | 43.17% | 56.83% |
| 2017 | 45.53% | 54.47% |
| 2018 | 44.16% | 55.84% |
| 2019 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2020 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2021 | 43.48% | 56.52% |
Drug safety scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared drug safety 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% |
| Drug Safety Scientist | 43% | 57% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Drug safety scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drug safety scientists is White, which makes up 53.6% of all drug safety scientists. Comparatively, 26.5% of drug safety scientists are Asian and 9.4% of drug safety scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.6%
- Asian, 26.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Drug safety scientist race
| Drug safety scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Asian | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Drug safety scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how drug safety scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drug safety scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.86% | 5.08% | 29.06% | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 55.61% | 5.50% | 29.53% | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 56.43% | 5.30% | 28.70% | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 57.02% | 5.39% | 27.31% | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 56.70% | 5.74% | 27.91% | 6.65% |
| 2015 | 56.82% | 5.18% | 28.70% | 6.60% |
| 2016 | 56.18% | 4.97% | 27.50% | 8.79% |
| 2017 | 56.32% | 5.83% | 27.00% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 55.43% | 5.59% | 27.85% | 7.84% |
| 2019 | 56.82% | 5.24% | 27.06% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 54.95% | 4.85% | 27.34% | 9.12% |
| 2021 | 53.62% | 6.23% | 26.51% | 9.43% |
Drug safety scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white drug safety scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino drug safety scientists have the lowest average salary at $96,286.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,728 |
| White | $101,069 |
| Black or African American | $99,176 |
| Asian | $100,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,286 |
Average drug safety scientist age
See how the average age of drug safety scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drug safety 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 |
Drug safety scientist age breakdown
The average age of drug safety scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the drug safety scientist population.
Drug safety scientist age breakdown
| Drug Safety Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Drug safety scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for drug safety scientists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of drug safety 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 14%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Drug safety scientists by degree level
| Drug safety scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Drug safety scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drug safety scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,016 annually. With a Master's degree, drug safety scientists earn a median annual income of $98,491 compared to $96,349 for drug safety scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,491 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,349 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,016 |
Drug safety scientist employment statistics
Company size where drug safety scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drug safety scientists work.
Drug safety scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Drug safety scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for drug safety scientists are pharmaceutical, health care and professional.
Drug safety scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 30% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Drug safety scientist turnover and employment statistics
Drug safety scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drug safety scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drug safety scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drug safety 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 drug safety scientist tenure
The average drug safety scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 drug safety scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Drug safety scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Drug safety scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drug safety 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 |
| Drug Safety Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Public Health Microbiology Laboratory Director | 9.74% | 97,533 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Similar drug safety scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Forester | 8.40% | 7,523 |
| Public Health Microbiology Laboratory Director | 9.74% | 97,533 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by drug safety scientists
The most common foreign language among drug safety scientists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 28.6% and Korean is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Italian, 28.6%
- Korean, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Drug safety scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Italian | 28.6% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
