Material liaison demographics and statistics in the US
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Material liaison gender statistics
29.1% of material liaisons are women and 70.9% of material liaisons are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Material liaison gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Material liaison gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,969
Female income
$68,435
Material liaison gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material liaison positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of material liaisons are female.
Material liaison gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2011 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2012 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2014 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2015 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 30.88% |
| 2017 | 70.51% | 29.49% |
| 2018 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2019 | 71.50% | 28.50% |
| 2020 | 71.13% | 28.87% |
| 2021 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
Material liaison related jobs gender ratio
We compared material liaisons with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, balance engineer and lead simulation modeling engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Actuary Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 27% | 73% |
| Material Liaison | 71% | 29% |
| Method Consultant | 80% | 20% |
| Lead Simulation Modeling Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Balance Engineer | 93% | 7% |
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Material liaison demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material liaisons is White, which makes up 59.3% of all material liaisons. Comparatively, 14.8% of material liaisons are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of material liaisons are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Material liaison race
| Material liaison race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Material liaison race and ethnicity over time
See how material liaison racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material liaison race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.11% | 8.83% | 7.75% | 12.29% |
| 2011 | 68.89% | 9.45% | 6.94% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 9.69% | 8.89% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 66.16% | 8.91% | 10.40% | 11.60% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 9.56% | 8.38% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 68.46% | 9.47% | 8.61% | 10.37% |
| 2016 | 66.24% | 8.82% | 9.47% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 65.03% | 9.18% | 9.96% | 12.95% |
| 2018 | 65.83% | 8.83% | 8.42% | 12.68% |
| 2019 | 63.77% | 9.06% | 9.59% | 14.35% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 9.10% | 10.10% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 59.25% | 10.73% | 8.51% | 14.84% |
Material liaison wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown material liaisons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino material liaisons have the lowest average salary at $69,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,972 |
| White | $71,709 |
| Black or African American | $71,351 |
| Asian | $73,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,085 |
Average material liaison age
See how the average age of material liaisons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material liaison age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 41 |
Material liaison age breakdown
The average age of material liaisons is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the material liaison population.
Material liaison age breakdown
| Material Liaison Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Material liaison educational attainment
The most common degree for material liaisons is bachelor's degree, with 59% of material liaisons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Material liaisons by degree level
| Material liaison degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Material liaison wage gap by degree level
According to the data, material liaisons with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,436 annually. With a Master's degree, material liaisons earn a median annual income of $83,592 compared to $74,669 for material liaisons with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,592 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,669 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,436 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,103 |
Material liaison employment statistics
Most material liaisons work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where material liaisons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material liaisons work.
Material liaison jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Material liaison jobs by company type
Employees with the material liaison job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material liaisons prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Material liaison jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 8% |
Material liaison jobs by industry
The most common industries for material liaisons are technology, manufacturing and transportation.
Material liaison industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Material liaison turnover and employment statistics
Material liaison unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material liaisons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material liaison unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material liaison unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.24% |
| 2011 | 2.83% |
| 2012 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average material liaison tenure
The average material liaison stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 material liaisons resumes in Zippia's database.
Material liaison tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Material liaison LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material liaisons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Test Analyst | 7.66% | 91,308 |
| Engineering Specialist | 7.80% | 74,442 |
| Mathematical Statistician | 8.31% | 18,100 |
| Cooper | 8.39% | 20,509 |
| Material Liaison | 9.24% | - |
| Actuarial Consultant | 12.16% | 17,305 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Similar material liaison jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Test Analyst | 7.66% | 91,308 |
| Engineering Specialist | 7.80% | 74,442 |
| Mathematical Statistician | 8.31% | 18,100 |
| Cooper | 8.39% | 20,509 |
| Actuarial Consultant | 12.16% | 17,305 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by material liaisons
The most common foreign language among material liaisons is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Material liaison languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |