Medical technical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical technical writer gender statistics
64.6% of medical technical writers are women and 35.4% of medical technical writers are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Medical technical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Medical technical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,823
Female income
$72,873
Medical technical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical technical writer positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of medical technical writers are female.
Medical technical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2011 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2012 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2013 | 38.93% | 61.07% |
| 2014 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2015 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2016 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2017 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2018 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2019 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| 2020 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2021 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
Medical technical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical technical writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Medical Technical Writer | 35% | 65% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Medical technical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical technical writers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all medical technical writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of medical technical writers are Asian and 7.8% of medical technical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.4%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Medical technical writer race
| Medical technical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Medical technical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how medical technical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical technical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.85% | 7.33% | 5.98% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 79.40% | 6.28% | 6.59% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 78.94% | 5.81% | 6.27% | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 80.19% | 5.98% | 5.31% | 6.01% |
| 2014 | 77.53% | 7.14% | 5.94% | 6.90% |
| 2015 | 77.42% | 7.59% | 7.20% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | 79.35% | 5.24% | 7.34% | 6.14% |
| 2017 | 78.24% | 7.23% | 5.81% | 6.74% |
| 2018 | 77.24% | 5.96% | 7.96% | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 78.27% | 5.50% | 7.51% | 5.76% |
| 2020 | 71.76% | 5.03% | 9.43% | 7.25% |
| 2021 | 71.44% | 6.67% | 8.71% | 7.85% |
Medical technical writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,310 |
| White | $73,887 |
| Black or African American | $76,815 |
| Asian | $80,320 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,040 |
Average medical technical writer age
See how the average age of medical technical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Medical technical writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Medical technical writer age breakdown
The average age of medical technical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the medical technical writer population.
Medical technical writer age breakdown
| Medical Technical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Medical technical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for medical technical writers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of medical technical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 18%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Medical technical writers by degree level
| Medical technical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Medical technical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,445 |
Medical technical writer employment statistics
Most medical technical writers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical technical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical technical writers work.
Medical technical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Medical technical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the medical technical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical technical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical technical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 5% |
Medical technical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical technical writers are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Medical technical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Medical technical writer turnover and employment statistics
Medical technical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical technical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical technical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical technical writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average medical technical writer tenure
The average medical technical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 medical technical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical technical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Medical technical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical technical writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,609 |
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Medical Technical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Publicity Writer | 12.01% | 10,422 |
| Certified Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,352 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar medical technical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,609 |
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Publicity Writer | 12.01% | 10,422 |
| Certified Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,352 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical technical writers
The most common foreign language among medical technical writers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Medical technical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |