Medical scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical scientist gender statistics
58.5% of medical scientists are women and 41.5% of medical scientists are men.
- Female, 58.5%
- Male, 41.5%
Medical scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% |
| Male | 41.5% |
Medical scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,405
Female income
$86,828
Medical scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical scientist positions over time. Currently, 58.5% of medical scientists are female.
Medical scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2011 | 42.28% | 57.72% |
| 2012 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2013 | 43.84% | 56.16% |
| 2014 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2015 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2016 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2017 | 43.54% | 56.46% |
| 2018 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 2019 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2020 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2021 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
Medical scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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 Scientist | 42% | 58% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Medical scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical scientists is White, which makes up 53.4% of all medical scientists. Comparatively, 26.4% of medical scientists are Asian and 9.6% of medical scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.4%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Medical scientist race
| Medical scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Medical scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how medical scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.68% | 5.18% | 28.97% | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 55.44% | 5.61% | 29.44% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 56.25% | 5.40% | 28.61% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 56.84% | 5.50% | 27.21% | 7.76% |
| 2014 | 56.52% | 5.84% | 27.82% | 6.78% |
| 2015 | 56.64% | 5.28% | 28.61% | 6.73% |
| 2016 | 56.00% | 5.08% | 27.41% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 56.14% | 5.94% | 26.90% | 7.85% |
| 2018 | 55.25% | 5.69% | 27.76% | 7.97% |
| 2019 | 56.64% | 5.34% | 26.97% | 8.35% |
| 2020 | 54.77% | 4.96% | 27.25% | 9.25% |
| 2021 | 53.44% | 6.34% | 26.41% | 9.57% |
Medical scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical scientists have the lowest average salary at $83,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,027 |
| White | $88,113 |
| Black or African American | $86,426 |
| Asian | $87,675 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,851 |
Average medical scientist age
See how the average age of medical scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical 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 scientist age breakdown
The average age of medical scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the medical scientist population.
Medical scientist age breakdown
| Medical Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Medical scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for medical scientists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of medical scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 25% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Doctorate, 25%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Medical scientists by degree level
| Medical scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Doctorate | 25% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Medical scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,743 annually. With a Master's degree, medical scientists earn a median annual income of $85,815 compared to $83,906 for medical scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,815 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,906 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,743 |
Medical scientist employment statistics
Most medical scientists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical scientists work.
Medical scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Medical scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the medical scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical scientists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 2% |
Medical scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical scientists are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Medical scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Education | 18% |
| Pharmaceutical | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
Medical scientist turnover and employment statistics
Medical scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical 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 scientist tenure
The average medical scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 medical scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Medical scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Ranger | 8.40% | 2,380 |
| Medical Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Fish Conservationist | 9.74% | 264 |
| Swine Genetics Researcher | 19.06% | 4,654 |
Similar medical scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Ranger | 8.40% | 2,380 |
| Fish Conservationist | 9.74% | 264 |
| Swine Genetics Researcher | 19.06% | 4,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical scientists
The most common foreign language among medical scientists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Ukrainian, 4.8%
- Czech, 4.8%
- Gujarati, 4.8%
- Other, 38.0%
Medical scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Ukrainian | 4.8% |
| Czech | 4.8% |
| Gujarati | 4.8% |
| Other | 38.0% |
