Medical investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical investigator gender statistics
60.6% of medical investigators are women and 39.4% of medical investigators are men.
- Female, 60.6%
- Male, 39.4%
Medical investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.6% |
| Male | 39.4% |
Medical investigator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,858
Female income
$75,393
Medical investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical investigator positions over time. Currently, 60.6% of medical investigators are female.
Medical investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.69% | 56.31% |
| 2011 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2012 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2013 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2014 | 42.67% | 57.33% |
| 2015 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2016 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2017 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2018 | 40.02% | 59.98% |
| 2019 | 38.33% | 61.67% |
| 2020 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2021 | 39.36% | 60.64% |
Medical investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Medical Investigator | 39% | 61% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Medical investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical investigators is White, which makes up 55.9% of all medical investigators. Comparatively, 23.8% of medical investigators are Asian and 9.6% of medical investigators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.9%
- Asian, 23.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Medical investigator race
| Medical investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Asian | 23.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Medical investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how medical investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.14% | 5.25% | 26.34% | 6.71% |
| 2011 | 57.90% | 5.67% | 26.81% | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 58.71% | 5.47% | 25.98% | 7.11% |
| 2013 | 59.30% | 5.57% | 24.58% | 7.85% |
| 2014 | 58.98% | 5.91% | 25.19% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 59.10% | 5.35% | 25.97% | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 58.46% | 5.14% | 24.78% | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 58.60% | 6.00% | 24.27% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 57.71% | 5.76% | 25.13% | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 59.10% | 5.41% | 24.34% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 57.23% | 5.02% | 24.62% | 9.34% |
| 2021 | 55.90% | 6.40% | 23.78% | 9.65% |
Medical investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical investigators have the lowest average salary at $71,646.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,379 |
| White | $77,030 |
| Black or African American | $74,884 |
| Asian | $76,470 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,646 |
Average medical investigator age
See how the average age of medical investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Medical investigator age breakdown
The average age of medical investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the medical investigator population.
Medical investigator age breakdown
| Medical Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Medical investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for medical investigators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of medical investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Medical investigators by degree level
| Medical investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Medical investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical investigators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,413 annually. With a Master's degree, medical investigators earn a median annual income of $74,111 compared to $71,715 for medical investigators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,111 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,715 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,413 |
Medical investigator employment statistics
Most medical investigators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where medical investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical investigators work.
Medical investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Medical investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the medical investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical investigators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Medical investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 33% |
Medical investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical investigators are government, health care and education.
Medical investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Medical investigator turnover and employment statistics
Medical investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average medical investigator tenure
The average medical investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 medical investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Medical investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Forester | 8.40% | 24,104 |
| Medical Investigator | 8.45% | - |
| Quality Control Microbiologist | 9.74% | 82,081 |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Similar medical investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Forester | 8.40% | 24,104 |
| Quality Control Microbiologist | 9.74% | 82,081 |
| Dairy Consultant | 19.06% | 14,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical investigators
- Spanish, 87.5%
- French, 12.5%
Medical investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
