Pharmaceutical analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Pharmaceutical analyst gender statistics
58.0% of pharmaceutical analysts are women and 42.0% of pharmaceutical analysts are men.
- Female, 58.0%
- Male, 42.0%
Pharmaceutical analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% |
| Male | 42.0% |
Pharmaceutical analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,718
Female income
$66,671
Pharmaceutical analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pharmaceutical analyst positions over time. Currently, 58.0% of pharmaceutical analysts are female.
Pharmaceutical analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.31% | 58.69% |
| 2011 | 40.09% | 59.91% |
| 2012 | 41.90% | 58.10% |
| 2013 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2014 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2015 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2016 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2017 | 41.82% | 58.18% |
| 2018 | 42.55% | 57.45% |
| 2019 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2020 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2021 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
Pharmaceutical analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared pharmaceutical analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Pharmaceutical Analyst | 42% | 58% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Pharmaceutical analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pharmaceutical analysts is White, which makes up 65.4% of all pharmaceutical analysts. Comparatively, 12.5% of pharmaceutical analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of pharmaceutical analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pharmaceutical analyst race
| Pharmaceutical analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pharmaceutical analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how pharmaceutical analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pharmaceutical analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.51% | 8.90% | 5.32% | 10.45% |
| 2011 | 71.87% | 9.99% | 6.29% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 72.06% | 9.37% | 5.77% | 10.59% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 9.71% | 6.30% | 8.81% |
| 2014 | 71.63% | 8.88% | 7.36% | 9.46% |
| 2015 | 73.06% | 8.73% | 6.70% | 9.35% |
| 2016 | 70.38% | 9.70% | 6.51% | 10.93% |
| 2017 | 71.75% | 8.07% | 7.92% | 10.01% |
| 2018 | 71.15% | 8.78% | 7.26% | 10.59% |
| 2019 | 70.34% | 8.60% | 7.39% | 11.29% |
| 2020 | 65.94% | 9.57% | 7.26% | 12.69% |
| 2021 | 65.41% | 9.09% | 7.85% | 12.46% |
Pharmaceutical analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pharmaceutical analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pharmaceutical analysts have the lowest average salary at $67,899.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,899 |
| White | $68,956 |
| Black or African American | $70,777 |
| Asian | $71,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,750 |
Average pharmaceutical analyst age
See how the average age of pharmaceutical analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pharmaceutical analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Pharmaceutical analyst age breakdown
The average age of pharmaceutical analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pharmaceutical analyst population.
Pharmaceutical analyst age breakdown
| Pharmaceutical Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Pharmaceutical analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for pharmaceutical analysts is bachelor's degree, with 73% of pharmaceutical analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Pharmaceutical analysts by degree level
| Pharmaceutical analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Pharmaceutical analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pharmaceutical analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,557 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pharmaceutical analysts earn a median annual income of $74,464 compared to $61,818 for pharmaceutical analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,557 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,818 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,464 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,908 |
Pharmaceutical analyst employment statistics
Company size where pharmaceutical analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pharmaceutical analysts work.
Pharmaceutical analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Pharmaceutical analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for pharmaceutical analysts are health care, pharmaceutical and technology.
Pharmaceutical analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Pharmaceutical | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Pharmaceutical analyst turnover and employment statistics
Pharmaceutical analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pharmaceutical analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pharmaceutical analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pharmaceutical analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average pharmaceutical analyst tenure
The average pharmaceutical analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 pharmaceutical analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Pharmaceutical analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Pharmaceutical analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pharmaceutical analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Pharmaceutical Analyst | 7.17% | - |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Brand Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 90,778 |
| Product Operations Associate | 11.05% | 122,914 |
| Property Inspector | 11.64% | 22,804 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar pharmaceutical analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Brand Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 90,778 |
| Product Operations Associate | 11.05% | 122,914 |
| Property Inspector | 11.64% | 22,804 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by pharmaceutical analysts
The most common foreign language among pharmaceutical analysts is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 33.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Korean, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Pharmaceutical analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Korean | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
