Freelance medical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Freelance medical writer gender statistics
71.5% of freelance medical writers are women and 28.5% of freelance medical writers are men.
- Female, 71.5%
- Male, 28.5%
Freelance medical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.5% |
| Male | 28.5% |
Freelance medical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,541
Female income
$94,058
Freelance medical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freelance medical writer positions over time. Currently, 71.5% of freelance medical writers are female.
Freelance medical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.99% | 70.01% |
| 2011 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2012 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2013 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2014 | 27.60% | 72.40% |
| 2015 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2016 | 30.68% | 69.32% |
| 2017 | 30.38% | 69.62% |
| 2018 | 27.00% | 73.00% |
| 2019 | 28.83% | 71.17% |
| 2020 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2021 | 28.52% | 71.48% |
Freelance medical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared freelance 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% |
| Freelance Medical Writer | 29% | 71% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Freelance medical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freelance medical writers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all freelance medical writers. Comparatively, 8.8% of freelance medical writers are Asian and 7.9% of freelance medical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.2%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Freelance medical writer race
| Freelance medical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Freelance medical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how freelance medical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freelance medical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.58% | 7.41% | 6.07% | 5.65% |
| 2011 | 79.13% | 6.36% | 6.68% | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 78.67% | 5.89% | 6.37% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 79.92% | 6.06% | 5.41% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 77.26% | 7.23% | 6.04% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 77.15% | 7.67% | 7.30% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 5.32% | 7.43% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 77.97% | 7.31% | 5.91% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 76.97% | 6.04% | 8.05% | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 78.00% | 5.58% | 7.60% | 5.83% |
| 2020 | 71.49% | 5.12% | 9.53% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 71.17% | 6.75% | 8.81% | 7.93% |
Freelance medical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian freelance medical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino freelance medical writers have the lowest average salary at $92,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,286 |
| White | $95,596 |
| Black or African American | $100,056 |
| Asian | $105,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,797 |
Average freelance medical writer age
See how the average age of freelance medical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freelance 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 |
Freelance medical writer age breakdown
The average age of freelance medical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the freelance medical writer population.
Freelance medical writer age breakdown
| Freelance Medical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Freelance medical writer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Freelance medical writers by degree level
| Freelance medical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Freelance medical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,822 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,552 |
Freelance medical writer employment statistics
Most freelance medical writers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where freelance medical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freelance medical writers work.
Freelance medical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Freelance medical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the freelance medical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freelance medical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Freelance medical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 7% |
Freelance medical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for freelance medical writers are health care, media and professional.
Freelance medical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Media | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Freelance medical writer turnover and employment statistics
Freelance medical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freelance medical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freelance medical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freelance 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 freelance medical writer tenure
The average freelance medical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 330 freelance medical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freelance medical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Freelance medical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freelance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 17,459 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Freelance Medical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Social Media Internship | 12.01% | 79,411 |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar freelance medical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 17,459 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Social Media Internship | 12.01% | 79,411 |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by freelance medical writers
The most common foreign language among freelance medical writers is Spanish at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 21.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Telugu, 7.1%
- Other, 35.8%
Freelance medical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Telugu | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.8% |