Medical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical writer gender statistics
66.4% of medical writers are women and 33.6% of medical writers are men.
- Female, 66.4%
- Male, 33.6%
Medical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.4% |
| Male | 33.6% |
Medical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,588
Female income
$91,316
Medical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical writer positions over time. Currently, 66.4% of medical writers are female.
Medical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.16% | 64.84% |
| 2011 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2012 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2013 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2014 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2015 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2016 | 35.90% | 64.10% |
| 2017 | 35.58% | 64.42% |
| 2018 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2019 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2020 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2021 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
Medical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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 Writer | 34% | 66% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Medical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical writers is White, which makes up 71.5% of all medical writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of medical writers are Asian and 7.8% of medical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.5%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Medical writer race
| Medical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Medical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how medical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.93% | 7.29% | 5.98% | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 79.48% | 6.24% | 6.59% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 79.02% | 5.77% | 6.27% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 80.27% | 5.94% | 5.32% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 77.62% | 7.10% | 5.94% | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 77.50% | 7.55% | 7.20% | 6.08% |
| 2016 | 79.44% | 5.20% | 7.34% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 78.33% | 7.19% | 5.81% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.33% | 5.92% | 7.96% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 78.36% | 5.45% | 7.51% | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 71.84% | 4.99% | 9.43% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 71.52% | 6.62% | 8.72% | 7.81% |
Medical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical writers have the lowest average salary at $90,113.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,297 |
| White | $92,782 |
| Black or African American | $97,031 |
| Asian | $102,150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,113 |
Average medical writer age
See how the average age of medical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical 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 writer age breakdown
The average age of medical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the medical writer population.
Medical writer age breakdown
| Medical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Medical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for medical writers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of medical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 18%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Medical writers by degree level
| Medical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 18% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Medical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,712 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,407 |
Medical writer employment statistics
Most medical writers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical writers work.
Medical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Medical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the medical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 0% |
Medical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical writers are health care, pharmaceutical and professional.
Medical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Medical writer turnover and employment statistics
Medical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical 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 writer tenure
The average medical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,252 medical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Medical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Reporter | 10.10% | 4,296 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Medical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Audience Coordinator | 12.01% | 23,628 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar medical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Reporter | 10.10% | 4,296 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Audience Coordinator | 12.01% | 23,628 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical writers
The most common foreign language among medical writers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.4% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 20.4%
- German, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Other, 29.5%
Medical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 20.4% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Other | 29.5% |
