Medical editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical editor gender statistics
78.2% of medical editors are women and 21.8% of medical editors are men.
- Female, 78.2%
- Male, 21.8%
Medical editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.2% |
| Male | 21.8% |
Medical editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,042
Female income
$58,758
Medical editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical editor positions over time. Currently, 78.2% of medical editors are female.
Medical editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.21% | 75.79% |
| 2011 | 24.96% | 75.04% |
| 2012 | 26.70% | 73.30% |
| 2013 | 26.70% | 73.30% |
| 2014 | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 2015 | 24.61% | 75.39% |
| 2016 | 25.56% | 74.44% |
| 2017 | 25.16% | 74.84% |
| 2018 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2019 | 24.87% | 75.13% |
| 2020 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
| 2021 | 21.84% | 78.16% |
Medical editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical editors 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% |
| Medical Editor | 22% | 78% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Medical editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical editors is White, which makes up 76.9% of all medical editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of medical editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of medical editors are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Medical editor race
| Medical editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Medical editor race and ethnicity over time
See how medical editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.01% | 3.83% | 6.29% | 7.54% |
| 2011 | 82.18% | 3.84% | 5.13% | 7.33% |
| 2012 | 81.69% | 3.99% | 5.40% | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 78.87% | 4.78% | 6.29% | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 79.87% | 3.92% | 6.50% | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 78.53% | 4.37% | 6.49% | 8.06% |
| 2016 | 78.59% | 4.38% | 6.32% | 8.20% |
| 2017 | 78.59% | 4.49% | 6.39% | 7.53% |
| 2018 | 78.65% | 3.89% | 6.94% | 7.71% |
| 2019 | 77.85% | 3.76% | 7.34% | 8.79% |
| 2020 | 75.95% | 3.61% | 6.69% | 8.51% |
| 2021 | 76.91% | 3.47% | 6.99% | 7.81% |
Medical editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical editors have the lowest average salary at $55,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,973 |
| White | $56,355 |
| Black or African American | $55,640 |
| Asian | $60,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,819 |
Average medical editor age
See how the average age of medical editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Medical editor age breakdown
The average age of medical editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the medical editor population.
Medical editor age breakdown
| Medical Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Medical editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Medical editors by degree level
| Medical editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Medical editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,600 annually. With a Master's degree, medical editors earn a median annual income of $66,044 compared to $60,272 for medical editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,044 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,272 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,600 |
Medical editor employment statistics
Most medical editors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical editors work.
Medical editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Medical editor jobs by company type
Employees with the medical editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 76% |
Medical editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical editors are health care, media and professional.
Medical editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Media | 16% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Medical editor turnover and employment statistics
Medical editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average medical editor tenure
The average medical editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,118 medical editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Medical editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Media Journalist | 10.10% | 16,646 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Community Relations Representative | 12.01% | 24,898 |
| Medical Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Sign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,371 |
| Radio Script Writer | 16.36% | 12,370 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar medical editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Media Journalist | 10.10% | 16,646 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Community Relations Representative | 12.01% | 24,898 |
| Sign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,371 |
| Radio Script Writer | 16.36% | 12,370 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical editors
The most common foreign language among medical editors is Spanish at 31.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.1% and German is the third-most popular at 12.8%.
- Spanish, 31.9%
- French, 19.1%
- German, 12.8%
- Chinese, 6.4%
- Greek, 6.4%
- Other, 23.4%
Medical editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.9% |
| French | 19.1% |
| German | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 6.4% |
| Greek | 6.4% |
| Other | 23.4% |
