Scientific technical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific technical writer gender statistics
64.6% of scientific technical writers are women and 35.4% of scientific technical writers are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Scientific technical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Scientific technical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,115
Female income
$77,079
Scientific technical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific technical writer positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of scientific technical writers are female.
Scientific technical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
| 2011 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
| 2012 | 34.49% | 65.51% |
| 2013 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2014 | 34.34% | 65.66% |
| 2015 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2016 | 37.79% | 62.21% |
| 2017 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2018 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2019 | 35.73% | 64.27% |
| 2020 | 39.21% | 60.79% |
| 2021 | 35.38% | 64.62% |
Scientific technical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific technical writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Scientific Technical Writer | 35% | 65% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Scientific technical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific technical writers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all scientific technical writers. Comparatively, 8.8% of scientific technical writers are Asian and 7.9% of scientific technical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.2%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Scientific technical writer race
| Scientific technical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Scientific technical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific technical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific technical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.64% | 7.39% | 6.06% | 5.62% |
| 2011 | 79.19% | 6.34% | 6.67% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 78.74% | 5.87% | 6.35% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 79.98% | 6.04% | 5.39% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 77.33% | 7.20% | 6.02% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 77.22% | 7.65% | 7.28% | 6.18% |
| 2016 | 79.15% | 5.30% | 7.42% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 78.04% | 7.29% | 5.89% | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 77.04% | 6.02% | 8.04% | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 5.55% | 7.59% | 5.81% |
| 2020 | 71.56% | 5.09% | 9.51% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 71.24% | 6.73% | 8.79% | 7.90% |
Scientific technical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific technical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino scientific technical writers have the lowest average salary at $76,221.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,617 |
| White | $78,124 |
| Black or African American | $81,136 |
| Asian | $84,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,221 |
Average scientific technical writer age
See how the average age of scientific technical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Scientific technical writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Scientific technical writer age breakdown
The average age of scientific technical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the scientific technical writer population.
Scientific technical writer age breakdown
| Scientific Technical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Scientific technical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific technical writers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of scientific technical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Scientific technical writers by degree level
| Scientific technical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Scientific technical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,811 |
Scientific technical writer employment statistics
Most scientific technical writers work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where scientific technical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific technical writers work.
Scientific technical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Scientific technical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific technical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific technical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scientific technical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 3% |
Scientific technical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific technical writers are pharmaceutical, technology and health care.
Scientific technical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 21% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Scientific technical writer turnover and employment statistics
Scientific technical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific technical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific technical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific technical writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average scientific technical writer tenure
The average scientific technical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 scientific technical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific technical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Scientific technical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific technical writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Reporter | 10.10% | 3,768 |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Scientific Technical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 24,482 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar scientific technical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Reporter | 10.10% | 3,768 |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 24,482 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific technical writers
The most common foreign language among scientific technical writers is French at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 50.0%
- German, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Scientific technical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |