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Research associate r & d demographics and statistics in the US

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Research associate r & d gender statistics

49.6% of research associate r & ds are women and 50.4% of research associate r & ds are men.
  • Male, 50.4%
  • Female, 49.6%

Research associate r & d gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male50.4%
Female49.6%

Research associate r & d gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$69,486
female-income
Female income
$66,762

Research associate r & d gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research associate r & d positions over time. Currently, 49.6% of research associate r & ds are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Research associate r & d gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201058.78%41.22%
201156.36%43.64%
201256.60%43.40%
201353.15%46.85%
201453.19%46.81%
201555.35%44.65%
201654.59%45.41%
201754.56%45.44%
201853.59%46.41%
201952.23%47.77%
202049.71%50.29%
202150.44%49.56%

Research associate r & d related jobs gender ratio

We compared research associate r & ds 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Research Associate R & D50%50%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Research associate r & d demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among research associate r & ds is White, which makes up 64.3% of all research associate r & ds. Comparatively, 14.5% of research associate r & ds are Asian and 11.4% of research associate r & ds are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.3%
  • Asian, 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%

Research associate r & d race

Research associate r & d racePercentages
White64.3%
Asian14.5%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%

Research associate r & d race and ethnicity over time

See how research associate r & d racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Research associate r & d race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.25%4.98%12.23%7.82%
201171.55%4.98%12.66%8.78%
201271.61%5.18%11.95%9.01%
201371.37%5.39%11.40%9.03%
201471.69%4.82%12.57%8.48%
201570.65%4.40%12.87%9.18%
201668.88%5.57%13.09%10.08%
201768.85%5.43%13.16%9.69%
201868.16%5.09%13.17%10.28%
201968.49%4.99%13.38%10.34%
202066.59%4.44%13.46%11.20%
202164.31%4.79%14.48%11.39%

Research associate r & d wage gap by race

According to our data, asian research associate r & ds have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research associate r & ds have the lowest average salary at $65,037.
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
$66,000
$63,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$68,042
White$70,282
Black or African American$65,037
Asian$75,649
Hispanic or Latino$68,849

Average research associate r & d age

See how the average age of research associate r & ds varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Research associate r & d age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3429.5
White3734
Black or African American33.531
Asian3535
Hispanic or Latino3133

Research associate r & d age breakdown

The average age of research associate r & ds is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the research associate r & d population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Research associate r & d age breakdown

Research Associate R & D YearsPercentages
40+ years35%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years30%

Research associate r & d educational attainment

The most common degree for research associate r & ds is bachelor's degree, with 73% of research associate r & ds earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 73%
  • Master's, 18%
  • Associate, 4%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Research associate r & ds by degree level

Research associate r & d degreePercentages
Bachelor's73%
Master's18%
Associate4%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees3%

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Research associate r & d wage gap by degree level

According to the data, research associate r & ds with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $82,874 annually. With a Master's degree, research associate r & ds earn a median annual income of $82,128 compared to $72,295 for research associate r & ds with an Bachelor's degree.
$85,000
$82,000
$79,000
$76,000
$73,000
$70,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$82,128
Bachelor's Degree$72,295
Doctorate Degree$82,874

Research associate r & d employment statistics

Most research associate r & ds work for a public in the health care industry.

Company size where research associate r & ds work

Below, you can see the size of companies where research associate r & ds work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Research associate r & d jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees30%

Research associate r & d jobs by company type

Employees with the research associate r & d job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research associate r & ds prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Research associate r & d jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education12%
Public45%
Private40%
Government3%

Research associate r & d jobs by industry

The most common industries for research associate r & ds are health care, manufacturing and pharmaceutical.

Health Care

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Pharmaceutical

Education

Research associate r & d turnover and employment statistics

Research associate r & d unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for research associate r & ds between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Research associate r & d unemployment rate by year

YearResearch associate r & d unemployment rate
20107.74%
20115.95%
20126.43%
20134.82%
20144.69%
20153.53%
20164.06%
20173.47%
20183.02%
20193.21%
20205.42%
20215.17%

Average research associate r & d tenure

The average research associate r & d stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,208 research associate r & ds resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Research associate r & d tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years5%

Research associate r & d LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of research associate r & ds that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Estimator Project Manager4.41%112,100
Material Logistics Specialist8.65%37,537
Corporate Recruiter, Contract8.93%49,760
Research Associate R & D10.00%-
Security Management Specialist11.05%116,343
Forensic Medical Examiner11.64%49,209
Special Events Fundraiser19.25%12,637

Similar research associate r & d jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Estimator Project Manager4.41%112,100
Material Logistics Specialist8.65%37,537
Corporate Recruiter, Contract8.93%49,760
Security Management Specialist11.05%116,343
Forensic Medical Examiner11.64%49,209
Special Events Fundraiser19.25%12,637

Foreign languages spoken by research associate r & ds

The most common foreign language among research associate r & ds is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.8%.
  • Spanish, 23.1%
  • French, 16.9%
  • Mandarin, 10.8%
  • Chinese, 9.2%
  • Russian, 6.2%
  • Other, 33.8%

Research associate r & d languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish23.1%
French16.9%
Mandarin10.8%
Chinese9.2%
Russian6.2%
Other33.8%

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Research associate r & d location demographics

The amount you can make as a research associate r & d can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of research associate r & ds is $122,919. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do research associate r & ds earn the most?

Research associate r & ds earn the most in Washington, where the average research associate r & d salary is $110,794. The map here shows where research associate r & ds earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Research Associate R & Ds?

By looking through more than 1,208 resumes, we found that the most popular places for research associate r & ds are San Diego, CA and New York, NY.
Number of Research Associate R & Ds

Research associate r & d jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,120$77,013
2Massachusetts1,642$71,838
3Texas1,555$64,920
4Florida1,314$52,285
5Pennsylvania1,231$60,392
6Illinois1,194$62,970
7New York987$84,593
8New Jersey951$92,695
9Virginia853$73,109
10Washington852$110,794
11Georgia817$67,464
12Ohio799$58,623
13North Carolina792$84,468
14Michigan791$73,042
15Minnesota724$72,849
16Colorado693$64,116
17Maryland552$70,990
18Missouri551$53,192
19Indiana546$52,241
20Arizona532$67,674
21Oregon529$77,556
22Tennessee498$72,925
23Wisconsin440$54,920
24Connecticut373$81,878
25Utah299$66,202
26New Mexico226$62,605
27Iowa215$65,884
28Oklahoma209$50,721
29Nebraska207$62,860
30Kansas204$57,625
31District of Columbia191$72,460
32Kentucky185$55,379
33Louisiana173$64,104
34New Hampshire168$71,763
35South Carolina154$62,628
36Alabama154$55,853
37Rhode Island134$67,309
38Delaware133$100,311
39Idaho131$63,540
40Arkansas128$60,676
41Maine124$69,463
42West Virginia118$58,101
43Mississippi115$46,016
44Nevada105$65,173
45Vermont92$65,824
46Montana86$66,259
47South Dakota82$63,822
48Hawaii66$55,072
49North Dakota58$62,212
50Wyoming57$57,650
51Alaska19$64,404

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