Research compliance specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Research compliance specialist gender statistics
68.6% of research compliance specialists are women and 31.4% of research compliance specialists are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Research compliance specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Research compliance specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,016
Female income
$46,509
Research compliance specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research compliance specialist positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of research compliance specialists are female.
Research compliance specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2011 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2012 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2013 | 48.94% | 51.06% |
| 2014 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2015 | 42.55% | 57.45% |
| 2016 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2017 | 45.27% | 54.73% |
| 2018 | 43.73% | 56.27% |
| 2019 | 42.53% | 57.47% |
| 2020 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2021 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
Research compliance specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared research compliance specialists 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 Compliance Specialist | 31% | 69% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Research compliance specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research compliance specialists is White, which makes up 65.0% of all research compliance specialists. Comparatively, 15.2% of research compliance specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of research compliance specialists are Asian.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Research compliance specialist race
| Research compliance specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Research compliance specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how research compliance specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research compliance specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.29% | 1.02% | 10.22% | 7.45% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 4.12% | 10.08% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 74.19% | 3.58% | 11.71% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 70.88% | 2.49% | 15.23% | 8.71% |
| 2014 | 74.63% | 2.27% | 8.86% | 10.78% |
| 2015 | 70.61% | 4.99% | 11.75% | 10.18% |
| 2016 | 67.15% | 3.39% | 14.64% | 12.00% |
| 2017 | 74.53% | 4.68% | 8.79% | 8.31% |
| 2018 | 74.61% | 4.81% | 8.41% | 8.44% |
| 2019 | 74.64% | 3.36% | 10.08% | 10.03% |
| 2020 | 68.59% | 3.82% | 11.74% | 11.72% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 2.58% | 9.10% | 15.22% |
Research compliance specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research compliance specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research compliance specialists have the lowest average salary at $48,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,384 |
| White | $50,024 |
| Black or African American | $48,083 |
| Asian | $53,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,075 |
Average research compliance specialist age
See how the average age of research compliance specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research compliance specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Research compliance specialist age breakdown
The average age of research compliance specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the research compliance specialist population.
Research compliance specialist age breakdown
| Research Compliance Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Research compliance specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for research compliance specialists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of research compliance specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research compliance specialists by degree level
| Research compliance specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research compliance specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research compliance specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,326 annually. With a Master's degree, research compliance specialists earn a median annual income of $57,408 compared to $52,773 for research compliance specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,408 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,773 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,213 |
Research compliance specialist employment statistics
Most research compliance specialists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research compliance specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research compliance specialists work.
Research compliance specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Research compliance specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the research compliance specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research compliance specialists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research compliance specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 4% |
Research compliance specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for research compliance specialists are education, health care and professional.
Research compliance specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Research compliance specialist turnover and employment statistics
Research compliance specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research compliance specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research compliance specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research compliance specialist 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 compliance specialist tenure
The average research compliance specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 research compliance specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Research compliance specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Research compliance specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research compliance specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Research Compliance Specialist | 8.88% | - |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Assistant Property Manager | 11.54% | 13,736 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
Similar research compliance specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Assistant Property Manager | 11.54% | 13,736 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
Foreign languages spoken by research compliance specialists
The most common foreign language among research compliance specialists is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Research compliance specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
