Regulatory affairs director demographics and statistics in the US
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Regulatory affairs director gender statistics
44.2% of regulatory affairs directors are women and 55.8% of regulatory affairs directors are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Regulatory affairs director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Regulatory affairs director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$124,050
Female income
$113,452
Regulatory affairs director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in regulatory affairs director positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of regulatory affairs directors are female.
Regulatory affairs director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2011 | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 2012 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2013 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2014 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2015 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2016 | 60.38% | 39.62% |
| 2017 | 59.60% | 40.40% |
| 2018 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2019 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2020 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| 2021 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
Regulatory affairs director related jobs gender ratio
We compared regulatory affairs directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Regulatory Affairs Director | 56% | 44% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Regulatory affairs director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among regulatory affairs directors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all regulatory affairs directors. Comparatively, 12.6% of regulatory affairs directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of regulatory affairs directors are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Regulatory affairs director race
| Regulatory affairs director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Regulatory affairs director race and ethnicity over time
See how regulatory affairs director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Regulatory affairs director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.03% | 7.36% | 6.33% | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 74.25% | 7.43% | 6.29% | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 73.36% | 7.43% | 6.61% | 10.34% |
| 2013 | 73.29% | 7.12% | 7.09% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 72.40% | 7.36% | 7.14% | 10.72% |
| 2015 | 71.80% | 7.51% | 7.40% | 10.90% |
| 2016 | 71.78% | 7.29% | 7.42% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 70.86% | 7.30% | 8.01% | 11.22% |
| 2018 | 70.92% | 7.17% | 7.95% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 70.35% | 7.07% | 7.88% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 67.80% | 7.24% | 8.15% | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 7.53% | 8.66% | 12.61% |
Regulatory affairs director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian regulatory affairs directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american regulatory affairs directors have the lowest average salary at $117,125.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,154 |
| White | $124,083 |
| Black or African American | $117,125 |
| Asian | $136,446 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,272 |
Average regulatory affairs director age
See how the average age of regulatory affairs directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Regulatory affairs director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Regulatory affairs director age breakdown
The average age of regulatory affairs directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the regulatory affairs director population.
Regulatory affairs director age breakdown
| Regulatory Affairs Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Regulatory affairs director educational attainment
The most common degree for regulatory affairs directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of regulatory affairs directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 14%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Regulatory affairs directors by degree level
| Regulatory affairs director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Regulatory affairs director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, regulatory affairs directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $160,670 annually. With a Master's degree, regulatory affairs directors earn a median annual income of $151,604 compared to $134,684 for regulatory affairs directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $151,604 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $105,181 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $134,684 |
| Doctorate Degree | $160,670 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $110,719 |
Regulatory affairs director employment statistics
Most regulatory affairs directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where regulatory affairs directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where regulatory affairs directors work.
Regulatory affairs director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Regulatory affairs director jobs by company type
Employees with the regulatory affairs director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most regulatory affairs directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Regulatory affairs director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 2% |
Regulatory affairs director jobs by industry
The most common industries for regulatory affairs directors are health care, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
Regulatory affairs director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Pharmaceutical | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Regulatory affairs director turnover and employment statistics
Regulatory affairs director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for regulatory affairs directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Regulatory affairs director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Regulatory affairs director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average regulatory affairs director tenure
The average regulatory affairs director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 573 regulatory affairs directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Regulatory affairs director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Regulatory affairs director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of regulatory affairs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager/Site Manager | 4.08% | 45,347 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Regulatory Affairs Director | 9.67% | - |
| Property Master | 11.54% | 14,676 |
| Director, Network Operations | 11.66% | 103,623 |
| Social Director | 14.16% | 33,117 |
Similar regulatory affairs director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager/Site Manager | 4.08% | 45,347 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Property Master | 11.54% | 14,676 |
| Director, Network Operations | 11.66% | 103,623 |
| Social Director | 14.16% | 33,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by regulatory affairs directors
The most common foreign language among regulatory affairs directors is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 23.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- German, 23.1%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Marathi, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Regulatory affairs director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| German | 23.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Marathi | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
