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Research project coordinator demographics and statistics in the US

Research project coordinator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates research project coordinator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our research project coordinator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about research project coordinators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 10,455 research project coordinators currently employed in the United States.
  • 62.2% of all research project coordinators are women, while 37.8% are men.
  • The average research project coordinator age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of research project coordinators is White (62.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Asian (13.3%) and Unknown (7.4%).
  • Research project coordinators are most in-demand in Baltimore, MD.
  • The professional industry is the highest-paying for research project coordinators.
  • Middletown, CT pays an annual average wage of $62,142, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women research project coordinators earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all research project coordinators are LGBT.
  • North Dakota is the best state for research project coordinators to live.
  • Research project coordinators are 65% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Research project coordinator gender statistics

62.2% of research project coordinators are women and 37.8% of research project coordinators are men.
  • Female, 62.2%
  • Male, 37.8%

Research project coordinator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female62.2%
Male37.8%

Research project coordinator gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$49,615
female-income
Female income
$46,211

Research project coordinator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research project coordinator positions over time. Currently, 62.2% of research project coordinators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Research project coordinator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201065.94%34.06%
201165.03%34.97%
201258.48%41.52%
201356.02%43.98%
201461.33%38.67%
201549.60%50.40%
201649.40%50.60%
201752.35%47.65%
201850.80%49.20%
201949.58%50.42%
202042.98%57.02%
202137.82%62.18%

Research project coordinator related jobs gender ratio

We compared research project coordinators 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 titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Research Project Coordinator38%62%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Research project coordinator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among research project coordinators is White, which makes up 62.4% of all research project coordinators. Comparatively, 13.9% of research project coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of research project coordinators are Asian.
  • White, 62.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
  • Asian, 13.3%
  • Unknown, 7.4%
  • Black or African American, 2.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Research project coordinator race

Research project coordinator racePercentages
White62.4%
Hispanic or Latino13.9%
Asian13.3%
Unknown7.4%
Black or African American2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Research project coordinator race and ethnicity over time

See how research project coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Research project coordinator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.74%0.91%14.42%6.09%
201169.12%4.00%14.28%10.52%
201271.64%3.47%15.91%6.78%
201368.33%2.38%19.44%7.35%
201472.08%2.16%13.07%9.42%
201568.05%4.88%15.96%8.82%
201664.60%3.28%18.84%10.64%
201771.97%4.57%13.00%6.95%
201872.05%4.70%12.62%7.08%
201972.09%3.25%14.28%8.68%
202066.03%3.71%15.95%10.37%
202162.45%2.47%13.30%13.86%

Research project coordinator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian research project coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research project coordinators have the lowest average salary at $47,740.
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$49,002
White$49,623
Black or African American$47,740
Asian$53,177
Hispanic or Latino$48,703

Average research project coordinator age

See how the average age of research project coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Research project coordinator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown45
White5039
Asian32
Hispanic or Latino46

Research project coordinator age breakdown

The average age of research project coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the research project coordinator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Research project coordinator age breakdown

Research Project Coordinator YearsPercentages
40+ years57%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years12%

Research project coordinator educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Master's, 21%
  • Doctorate, 4%
  • Associate, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Research project coordinators by degree level

Research project coordinator degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Master's21%
Doctorate4%
Associate4%
Other Degrees4%

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Research project coordinator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, research project coordinators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,593 annually. With a Master's degree, research project coordinators earn a median annual income of $56,773 compared to $52,287 for research project coordinators with an Bachelor's degree.
$61,000
$57,000
$53,000
$49,000
$45,000
$41,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$56,773
High School Diploma or Less$44,234
Bachelor's Degree$52,287
Doctorate Degree$59,593
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,923

Research project coordinator employment statistics

Most research project coordinators work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where research project coordinators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where research project coordinators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Research project coordinator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees15%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees42%
> 10,000 employees22%

Research project coordinator jobs by company type

Employees with the research project coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research project coordinators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Research project coordinator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education65%
Public11%
Private23%
Government2%

Research project coordinator jobs by industry

The most common industries for research project coordinators are education, health care and professional.

Education

Health Care

Professional

Fortune 500

Technology

Research project coordinator turnover and employment statistics

Research project coordinator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for research project coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Research project coordinator unemployment rate by year

YearResearch project coordinator unemployment rate
20103.88%
20114.51%
20121.05%
20132.30%
20140.00%
20151.85%
20164.39%
20171.92%
20181.82%
20192.54%
20202.68%
20211.44%

Average research project coordinator tenure

The average research project coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,035 research project coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Research project coordinator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year44%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years9%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

Research project coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of research project coordinators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Architectural Project Manager4.08%102,882
Gaming Manager8.19%95,196
Research Project Coordinator8.88%-
Funeral Service Manager9.30%26,904
Landlord11.54%2,250
Medical Case Manager11.66%85,820
Student Manager14.16%14,721

Similar research project coordinator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Architectural Project Manager4.08%102,882
Gaming Manager8.19%95,196
Funeral Service Manager9.30%26,904
Landlord11.54%2,250
Medical Case Manager11.66%85,820
Student Manager14.16%14,721

Foreign languages spoken by research project coordinators

The most common foreign language among research project coordinators is Spanish at 35.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.2%.
  • Spanish, 35.5%
  • French, 11.7%
  • Chinese, 11.2%
  • Mandarin, 8.8%
  • German, 4.9%
  • Other, 27.9%

Research project coordinator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish35.5%
French11.7%
Chinese11.2%
Mandarin8.8%
German4.9%
Other27.9%

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Research project coordinator location demographics

Where do research project coordinators earn the most?

Research project coordinators earn the most in Connecticut, where the average research project coordinator salary is $61,980. The map here shows where research project coordinators 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 Project Coordinators?

By looking through more than 3,035 resumes, we found that the most popular places for research project coordinators are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Research Project Coordinators

Research project coordinator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,916$57,063
2Texas4,553$49,930
3Ohio2,054$57,082
4Michigan1,859$51,676
5Minnesota1,779$49,656
6Florida1,776$46,465
7Massachusetts1,487$56,032
8Pennsylvania1,477$53,809
9Illinois1,410$53,042
10Missouri1,357$40,845
11Tennessee1,272$40,339
12Indiana1,267$47,981
13Wisconsin1,201$43,599
14North Carolina1,175$48,334
15New Jersey1,154$59,334
16Georgia1,066$44,648
17Virginia1,054$41,812
18Alabama1,019$41,977
19New York877$61,641
20Colorado817$43,467
21Oklahoma806$39,158
22Arizona695$45,332
23New Mexico683$53,779
24Washington674$48,783
25Oregon668$56,112
26Iowa628$56,421
27South Carolina607$50,610
28Kansas595$45,264
29Kentucky591$42,725
30Maryland524$47,105
31Idaho518$49,365
32Louisiana511$41,231
33Nebraska492$46,772
34West Virginia455$42,235
35Arkansas439$43,031
36New Hampshire423$55,147
37Nevada410$57,767
38Utah402$43,041
39Connecticut400$61,980
40Mississippi315$44,221
41North Dakota299$60,281
42Maine284$50,144
43Delaware282$58,385
44South Dakota255$50,387
45Vermont204$55,820
46Rhode Island178$49,507
47Wyoming150$57,859
48District of Columbia150$53,740
49Montana132$55,610
50Hawaii91$50,034
51Alaska63$49,921

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