Research administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Research administrator gender statistics
69.4% of research administrators are women and 30.6% of research administrators are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Research administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Research administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,523
Female income
$50,385
Research administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research administrator positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of research administrators are female.
Research administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.45% | 41.55% |
| 2011 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2012 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2013 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2014 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2015 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2016 | 41.49% | 58.51% |
| 2017 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
| 2018 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| 2019 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2020 | 35.38% | 64.62% |
| 2021 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
Research administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared research administrators 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% |
| Research Administrator | 31% | 69% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Research administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research administrators is White, which makes up 65.0% of all research administrators. Comparatively, 15.5% of research administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of research administrators are Asian.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Research administrator race
| Research administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Research administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how research administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.29% | 1.04% | 9.90% | 7.71% |
| 2011 | 71.68% | 4.14% | 9.76% | 12.15% |
| 2012 | 74.19% | 3.60% | 11.39% | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 70.88% | 2.51% | 14.91% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 74.64% | 2.30% | 8.54% | 11.04% |
| 2015 | 70.61% | 5.01% | 11.43% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 67.15% | 3.41% | 14.32% | 12.26% |
| 2017 | 74.53% | 4.70% | 8.47% | 8.57% |
| 2018 | 74.61% | 4.83% | 8.09% | 8.70% |
| 2019 | 74.64% | 3.39% | 9.75% | 10.30% |
| 2020 | 68.59% | 3.84% | 11.42% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 2.60% | 8.77% | 15.49% |
Research administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research administrators have the lowest average salary at $51,799.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,961 |
| White | $53,531 |
| Black or African American | $51,799 |
| Asian | $56,773 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,685 |
Average research administrator age
See how the average age of research administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Research administrator age breakdown
The average age of research administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the research administrator population.
Research administrator age breakdown
| Research Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Research administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for research administrators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of research administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Research administrators by degree level
| Research administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Research administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,546 annually. With a Master's degree, research administrators earn a median annual income of $60,021 compared to $55,964 for research administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,021 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,547 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,964 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,546 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,118 |
Research administrator employment statistics
Most research administrators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research administrators work.
Research administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Research administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the research administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research administrators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 9% |
Research administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for research administrators are education, health care and professional.
Research administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Research administrator turnover and employment statistics
Research administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average research administrator tenure
The average research administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,139 research administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Research administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Research administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,077 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Research Administrator | 8.88% | - |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Lease Assistant | 11.54% | 13,543 |
| Nursing Program Coordinator | 11.66% | 113,614 |
| Manager, Member Services | 14.16% | 89,167 |
Similar research administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,077 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Lease Assistant | 11.54% | 13,543 |
| Nursing Program Coordinator | 11.66% | 113,614 |
| Manager, Member Services | 14.16% | 89,167 |
Foreign languages spoken by research administrators
The most common foreign language among research administrators is Spanish at 39.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 39.3%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Arabic, 5.4%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 33.8%
Research administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.3% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Arabic | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 33.8% |
