Medical safety director demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical safety director gender statistics
23.7% of medical safety directors are women and 76.3% of medical safety directors are men.
- Male, 76.3%
- Female, 23.7%
Medical safety director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.3% |
| Female | 23.7% |
Medical safety director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$157,995
Female income
$140,570
Medical safety director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical safety director positions over time. Currently, 23.7% of medical safety directors are female.
Medical safety director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2011 | 63.53% | 36.47% |
| 2012 | 65.64% | 34.36% |
| 2013 | 68.93% | 31.07% |
| 2014 | 63.66% | 36.34% |
| 2015 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2016 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2017 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2018 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2019 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2020 | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 2021 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
Medical safety director related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical safety directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Medical Safety Director | 76% | 24% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Medical safety director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical safety directors is White, which makes up 63.1% of all medical safety directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of medical safety directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of medical safety directors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Medical safety director race
| Medical safety director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Medical safety director race and ethnicity over time
See how medical safety director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical safety director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.33% | 9.92% | 4.33% | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 68.96% | 12.69% | 3.85% | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 69.58% | 12.17% | 3.96% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 68.52% | 11.79% | 4.71% | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 69.26% | 11.74% | 4.34% | 11.58% |
| 2015 | 70.73% | 11.47% | 4.92% | 10.18% |
| 2016 | 70.41% | 10.79% | 5.16% | 11.83% |
| 2017 | 65.66% | 13.78% | 6.32% | 10.95% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 10.93% | 4.77% | 13.90% |
| 2019 | 68.99% | 10.49% | 4.41% | 13.51% |
| 2020 | 65.84% | 10.07% | 3.87% | 15.68% |
| 2021 | 63.09% | 9.99% | 5.65% | 14.21% |
Medical safety director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical safety directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical safety directors have the lowest average salary at $149,959.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $154,231 |
| White | $153,308 |
| Black or African American | $157,439 |
| Asian | $176,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $149,959 |
Average medical safety director age
See how the average age of medical safety directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical safety director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Medical safety director age breakdown
The average age of medical safety directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the medical safety director population.
Medical safety director age breakdown
| Medical Safety Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Medical safety director educational attainment
The most common degree for medical safety directors is bachelor's degree, with 43% of medical safety directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 16% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Medical safety directors by degree level
| Medical safety director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Medical safety director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical safety directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $221,203 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical safety directors earn a median annual income of $164,352 compared to $158,731 for medical safety directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $221,203 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $130,014 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $164,352 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $158,731 |
Medical safety director employment statistics
Most medical safety directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical safety directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical safety directors work.
Medical safety director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Medical safety director jobs by company type
Employees with the medical safety director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical safety directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical safety director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 5% |
Medical safety director jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical safety directors are health care, pharmaceutical and construction.
Medical safety director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Pharmaceutical | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Medical safety director turnover and employment statistics
Medical safety director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical safety directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical safety director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical safety director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average medical safety director tenure
The average medical safety director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 medical safety directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical safety director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Medical safety director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical safety directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pharmacist Technician | 5.03% | 68,287 |
| Medical Safety Director | 7.06% | - |
| Medical Records Analyst | 8.20% | 61,145 |
| Traditional Chinese Herbalist | 8.57% | 277 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar medical safety director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pharmacist Technician | 5.03% | 68,287 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 8.20% | 61,145 |
| Traditional Chinese Herbalist | 8.57% | 277 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical safety directors
The most common foreign language among medical safety directors is Russian at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Irish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Russian, 28.6%
- French, 28.6%
- Irish, 14.3%
- Dutch, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
Medical safety director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 28.6% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Irish | 14.3% |
| Dutch | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
