Medical research scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical research scientist gender statistics
60.0% of medical research scientists are women and 40.0% of medical research scientists are men.
- Female, 60.0%
- Male, 40.0%
Medical research scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.0% |
| Male | 40.0% |
Medical research scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,462
Female income
$75,920
Medical research scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical research scientist positions over time. Currently, 60.0% of medical research scientists are female.
Medical research scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2011 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2012 | 47.08% | 52.92% |
| 2013 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
| 2014 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2015 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2016 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2017 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2018 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2019 | 38.97% | 61.03% |
| 2020 | 38.78% | 61.22% |
| 2021 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
Medical research scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical research scientists 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 Research Scientist | 40% | 60% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Medical research scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical research scientists is White, which makes up 52.8% of all medical research scientists. Comparatively, 27.2% of medical research scientists are Asian and 9.5% of medical research scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.8%
- Asian, 27.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Medical research scientist race
| Medical research scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Asian | 27.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Medical research scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how medical research scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical research scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.01% | 5.13% | 29.78% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 54.76% | 5.55% | 30.25% | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 55.58% | 5.35% | 29.42% | 6.95% |
| 2013 | 56.17% | 5.45% | 28.03% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 55.85% | 5.79% | 28.63% | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 55.97% | 5.23% | 29.42% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 55.33% | 5.02% | 28.22% | 8.85% |
| 2017 | 55.47% | 5.88% | 27.72% | 7.78% |
| 2018 | 54.58% | 5.64% | 28.57% | 7.90% |
| 2019 | 55.97% | 5.29% | 27.78% | 8.28% |
| 2020 | 54.10% | 4.90% | 28.06% | 9.18% |
| 2021 | 52.77% | 6.28% | 27.22% | 9.50% |
Medical research scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical research scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical research scientists have the lowest average salary at $72,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,051 |
| White | $77,319 |
| Black or African American | $75,484 |
| Asian | $76,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,700 |
Average medical research scientist age
See how the average age of medical research scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical research scientist 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 research scientist age breakdown
The average age of medical research scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the medical research scientist population.
Medical research scientist age breakdown
| Medical Research Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Medical research scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for medical research scientists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of medical research scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 22% and doctoral degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Doctorate, 22%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
Medical research scientists by degree level
| Medical research scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Doctorate | 22% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Medical research scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical research scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,196 annually. With a Master's degree, medical research scientists earn a median annual income of $74,822 compared to $72,760 for medical research scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,822 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,760 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,196 |
Medical research scientist employment statistics
Most medical research scientists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical research scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical research scientists work.
Medical research scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Medical research scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the medical research scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical research scientists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical research scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Medical research scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical research scientists are health care, education and professional.
Medical research scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Education | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Pharmaceutical | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Medical research scientist turnover and employment statistics
Medical research scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical research scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical research scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical research scientist 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 research scientist tenure
The average medical research scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 medical research scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical research scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Medical research scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical research scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Supervisor | 8.40% | 1,023 |
| Medical Research Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Virologist | 9.74% | 11,123 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Similar medical research scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Supervisor | 8.40% | 1,023 |
| Virologist | 9.74% | 11,123 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical research scientists
The most common foreign language among medical research scientists is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Medical research scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
