Scientific writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific writer gender statistics
60.8% of scientific writers are women and 39.2% of scientific writers are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Scientific writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Scientific writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,533
Female income
$96,686
Scientific writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific writer positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of scientific writers are female.
Scientific writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2011 | 41.75% | 58.25% |
| 2012 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2013 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2014 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2015 | 41.37% | 58.63% |
| 2016 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2017 | 41.31% | 58.69% |
| 2018 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2019 | 39.52% | 60.48% |
| 2020 | 43.12% | 56.88% |
| 2021 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
Scientific writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific 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 Writer | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Scientific writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific writers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all scientific writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of scientific writers are Asian and 7.6% of scientific writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Scientific writer race
| Scientific writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Scientific writer race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.45% | 7.11% | 5.84% | 5.36% |
| 2011 | 80.00% | 6.06% | 6.45% | 5.14% |
| 2012 | 79.54% | 5.58% | 6.14% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 80.79% | 5.75% | 5.18% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 78.14% | 6.92% | 5.81% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 78.02% | 7.36% | 7.07% | 5.91% |
| 2016 | 79.96% | 5.02% | 7.20% | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 78.85% | 7.01% | 5.68% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 77.85% | 5.74% | 7.82% | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 78.88% | 5.27% | 7.37% | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 72.36% | 4.81% | 9.29% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 72.04% | 6.44% | 8.58% | 7.64% |
Scientific writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino scientific writers have the lowest average salary at $95,324.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,339 |
| White | $98,347 |
| Black or African American | $103,174 |
| Asian | $109,008 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,324 |
Average scientific writer age
See how the average age of scientific writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific 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 writer age breakdown
The average age of scientific writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the scientific writer population.
Scientific writer age breakdown
| Scientific Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Scientific writer educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific writers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of scientific writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Scientific writers by degree level
| Scientific writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Scientific writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,879 |
Scientific writer employment statistics
Most scientific writers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where scientific writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific writers work.
Scientific writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Scientific writer jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scientific writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 3% |
Scientific writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific writers are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Scientific writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 25% |
| Education | 17% |
| Pharmaceutical | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Scientific writer turnover and employment statistics
Scientific writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific 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 writer tenure
The average scientific writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 scientific writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Scientific writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | 46,519 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Scientific Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Publications Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,541 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar scientific writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | 46,519 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Publications Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,541 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific writers
The most common foreign language among scientific writers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Czech, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Scientific writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Czech | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
