Expert medical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Expert medical writer gender statistics
65.9% of expert medical writers are women and 34.1% of expert medical writers are men.
- Female, 65.9%
- Male, 34.1%
Expert medical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% |
| Male | 34.1% |
Expert medical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,424
Female income
$96,203
Expert medical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expert medical writer positions over time. Currently, 65.9% of expert medical writers are female.
Expert medical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2011 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2012 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2013 | 37.58% | 62.42% |
| 2014 | 33.05% | 66.95% |
| 2015 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2016 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2017 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2018 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2019 | 34.41% | 65.59% |
| 2020 | 37.83% | 62.17% |
| 2021 | 34.07% | 65.93% |
Expert medical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared expert medical writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Expert Medical Writer | 34% | 66% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Expert medical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among expert medical writers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all expert medical writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of expert medical writers are Asian and 7.6% of expert medical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Expert medical writer race
| Expert medical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Expert medical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how expert medical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expert medical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.47% | 7.10% | 5.84% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 80.02% | 6.05% | 6.45% | 5.13% |
| 2012 | 79.56% | 5.58% | 6.13% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 80.81% | 5.75% | 5.18% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 78.16% | 6.91% | 5.80% | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 78.04% | 7.36% | 7.06% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 5.01% | 7.20% | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 78.87% | 7.00% | 5.67% | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 77.87% | 5.73% | 7.82% | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 78.90% | 5.27% | 7.37% | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 72.38% | 4.80% | 9.29% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 72.06% | 6.44% | 8.57% | 7.63% |
Expert medical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian expert medical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino expert medical writers have the lowest average salary at $94,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,294 |
| White | $97,991 |
| Black or African American | $103,196 |
| Asian | $109,515 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,740 |
Average expert medical writer age
See how the average age of expert medical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Expert medical writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Expert medical writer age breakdown
The average age of expert medical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the expert medical writer population.
Expert medical writer age breakdown
| Expert Medical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Expert medical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for expert medical writers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of expert medical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Expert medical writers by degree level
| Expert medical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Expert medical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,265 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,123 |
Expert medical writer employment statistics
Most expert medical writers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where expert medical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where expert medical writers work.
Expert medical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Expert medical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the expert medical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most expert medical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Expert medical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Expert medical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for expert medical writers are health care, professional and media.
Expert medical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Media | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Expert medical writer turnover and employment statistics
Expert medical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for expert medical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expert medical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expert medical writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average expert medical writer tenure
The average expert medical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 expert medical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Expert medical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Expert medical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of expert medical writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Expert Medical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Assistant Media Planner | 12.01% | 26,944 |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,397 |
| Content Writer | 16.36% | 19,621 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar expert medical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Assistant Media Planner | 12.01% | 26,944 |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,397 |
| Content Writer | 16.36% | 19,621 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by expert medical writers
The most common foreign language among expert medical writers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Serbian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Serbian, 16.7%
Expert medical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Serbian | 16.7% |