Medical researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical researcher gender statistics
57.4% of medical researchers are women and 42.6% of medical researchers are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Medical researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Medical researcher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,909
Female income
$59,298
Medical researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical researcher positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of medical researchers are female.
Medical researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.01% | 52.99% |
| 2011 | 43.38% | 56.62% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2013 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2014 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2015 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2016 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2017 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2018 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
| 2019 | 41.55% | 58.45% |
| 2020 | 41.35% | 58.65% |
| 2021 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
Medical researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical researchers 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 Researcher | 43% | 57% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Medical researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical researchers is White, which makes up 53.3% of all medical researchers. Comparatively, 26.3% of medical researchers are Asian and 9.7% of medical researchers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.3%
- Asian, 26.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Medical researcher race
| Medical researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Asian | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Medical researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how medical researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.49% | 5.30% | 28.87% | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 55.24% | 5.72% | 29.34% | 7.42% |
| 2012 | 56.06% | 5.52% | 28.50% | 7.17% |
| 2013 | 56.65% | 5.62% | 27.11% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 56.33% | 5.96% | 27.72% | 6.93% |
| 2015 | 56.45% | 5.40% | 28.50% | 6.88% |
| 2016 | 55.81% | 5.19% | 27.30% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 55.95% | 6.05% | 26.80% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 55.06% | 5.81% | 27.66% | 8.12% |
| 2019 | 56.44% | 5.46% | 26.87% | 8.49% |
| 2020 | 54.58% | 5.07% | 27.15% | 9.40% |
| 2021 | 53.25% | 6.45% | 26.31% | 9.71% |
Medical researcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical researchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical researchers have the lowest average salary at $56,565.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,560 |
| White | $60,490 |
| Black or African American | $58,928 |
| Asian | $60,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,565 |
Average medical researcher age
See how the average age of medical researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical researcher 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 researcher age breakdown
The average age of medical researchers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the medical researcher population.
Medical researcher age breakdown
| Medical Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Medical researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for medical researchers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of medical researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Medical researchers by degree level
| Medical researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Medical researcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical researchers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,945 annually. With a Master's degree, medical researchers earn a median annual income of $58,365 compared to $56,615 for medical researchers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,365 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,615 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,945 |
Medical researcher employment statistics
Most medical researchers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical researchers work.
Medical researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Medical researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the medical researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical researchers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 5% |
Medical researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical researchers are health care, education and professional.
Medical researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Education | 26% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Medical researcher turnover and employment statistics
Medical researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical researcher 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 researcher tenure
The average medical researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 medical researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Medical researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Manager | 8.40% | 8,641 |
| Medical Researcher | 8.45% | - |
| Research Biologist | 9.74% | 52,799 |
| Agriculturist | 19.06% | 201 |
Similar medical researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Manager | 8.40% | 8,641 |
| Research Biologist | 9.74% | 52,799 |
| Agriculturist | 19.06% | 201 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical researchers
The most common foreign language among medical researchers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Korean, 3.3%
- Other, 30.0%
Medical researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Korean | 3.3% |
| Other | 30.0% |
