Health science writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Health science writer demographics by:
Health science writer gender statistics
80.8% of health science writers are women and 19.2% of health science writers are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Health science writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Health science writer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,707
Female income
$66,731
Health science writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health science writer positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of health science writers are female.
Health science writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
| 2011 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2012 | 18.58% | 81.42% |
| 2013 | 21.67% | 78.33% |
| 2014 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
| 2015 | 20.65% | 79.35% |
| 2016 | 20.84% | 79.16% |
| 2017 | 20.61% | 79.39% |
| 2018 | 18.04% | 81.96% |
| 2019 | 19.42% | 80.58% |
| 2020 | 21.85% | 78.15% |
| 2021 | 19.19% | 80.81% |
Health science writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared health science 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% |
| Health Science Writer | 19% | 81% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Health science writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health science writers is White, which makes up 71.5% of all health science writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of health science writers are Asian and 7.8% of health science writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.5%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Health science writer race
| Health science writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Health science writer race and ethnicity over time
See how health science writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health science writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.93% | 7.29% | 5.98% | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 79.48% | 6.24% | 6.59% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 79.02% | 5.77% | 6.27% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 80.27% | 5.94% | 5.32% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 77.62% | 7.10% | 5.94% | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 77.50% | 7.55% | 7.20% | 6.08% |
| 2016 | 79.44% | 5.20% | 7.34% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 78.33% | 7.19% | 5.81% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.33% | 5.92% | 7.96% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 78.35% | 5.46% | 7.51% | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 71.84% | 4.99% | 9.43% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 71.52% | 6.63% | 8.72% | 7.81% |
Health science writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health science writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino health science writers have the lowest average salary at $65,620.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,372 |
| White | $68,090 |
| Black or African American | $72,061 |
| Asian | $76,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,620 |
Average health science writer age
See how the average age of health science writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health science 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 |
Health science writer age breakdown
The average age of health science writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the health science writer population.
Health science writer age breakdown
| Health Science Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Health science writer educational attainment
The most common degree for health science writers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of health science writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Health science writers by degree level
| Health science writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Health science writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,303 |
Health science writer employment statistics
Company size where health science writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health science writers work.
Health science writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Health science writer jobs by company type
Employees with the health science writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health science writers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Health science writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 11% |
Health science writer turnover and employment statistics
Health science writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health science writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health science writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health science 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 health science writer tenure
The average health science writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 health science writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Health science writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Health science writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Health Science Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Publicity Agent | 12.01% | 25,153 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Blogger | 16.36% | 9,501 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar health science writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Publicity Agent | 12.01% | 25,153 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Blogger | 16.36% | 9,501 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by health science writers
The most common foreign language among health science writers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Health science writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |