Senior clinical scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior clinical scientist demographics by:
Senior clinical scientist gender statistics
66.7% of senior clinical scientists are women and 33.3% of senior clinical scientists are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Senior clinical scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Senior clinical scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,138
Female income
$122,492
Senior clinical scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior clinical scientist positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of senior clinical scientists are female.
Senior clinical scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.33% | 62.67% |
| 2011 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2012 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
| 2013 | 35.40% | 64.60% |
| 2014 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2015 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2016 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2017 | 35.12% | 64.88% |
| 2018 | 33.87% | 66.13% |
| 2019 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2020 | 32.13% | 67.87% |
| 2021 | 33.25% | 66.75% |
Senior clinical scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior clinical scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Senior Clinical Scientist | 33% | 67% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Senior clinical scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior clinical scientists is White, which makes up 55.6% of all senior clinical scientists. Comparatively, 24.4% of senior clinical scientists are Asian and 9.5% of senior clinical scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.6%
- Asian, 24.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Senior clinical scientist race
| Senior clinical scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Asian | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Senior clinical scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior clinical scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior clinical scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.84% | 5.14% | 26.92% | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 57.60% | 5.56% | 27.40% | 7.22% |
| 2012 | 58.41% | 5.36% | 26.56% | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 59.00% | 5.46% | 25.17% | 7.71% |
| 2014 | 58.68% | 5.80% | 25.77% | 6.73% |
| 2015 | 58.80% | 5.24% | 26.56% | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 58.16% | 5.03% | 25.36% | 8.87% |
| 2017 | 58.30% | 5.89% | 24.86% | 7.79% |
| 2018 | 57.41% | 5.65% | 25.72% | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 58.80% | 5.30% | 24.92% | 8.29% |
| 2020 | 56.93% | 4.91% | 25.21% | 9.20% |
| 2021 | 55.60% | 6.29% | 24.37% | 9.51% |
Senior clinical scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior clinical scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior clinical scientists have the lowest average salary at $119,980.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $121,820 |
| White | $123,567 |
| Black or African American | $122,155 |
| Asian | $123,201 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $119,980 |
Average senior clinical scientist age
See how the average age of senior clinical scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior clinical scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Senior clinical scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior clinical scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the senior clinical scientist population.
Senior clinical scientist age breakdown
| Senior Clinical Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Senior clinical scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior clinical scientists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of senior clinical scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Senior clinical scientists by degree level
| Senior clinical scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Senior clinical scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior clinical scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,744 annually. With a Master's degree, senior clinical scientists earn a median annual income of $121,642 compared to $120,027 for senior clinical scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,642 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,027 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,744 |
Senior clinical scientist employment statistics
Most senior clinical scientists work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where senior clinical scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior clinical scientists work.
Senior clinical scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Senior clinical scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior clinical scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior clinical scientists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior clinical scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior clinical scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior clinical scientists are health care, pharmaceutical and energy.
Senior clinical scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Pharmaceutical | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Senior clinical scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior clinical scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior clinical scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior clinical scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior clinical scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average senior clinical scientist tenure
The average senior clinical scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 515 senior clinical scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior clinical scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Senior clinical scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior clinical scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Manager | 8.40% | 8,641 |
| Senior Clinical Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Conservation Resources Management Biologist | 9.74% | 97,448 |
| Agronomist | 19.06% | 208 |
Similar senior clinical scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Manager | 8.40% | 8,641 |
| Conservation Resources Management Biologist | 9.74% | 97,448 |
| Agronomist | 19.06% | 208 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior clinical scientists
The most common foreign language among senior clinical scientists is Spanish at 40.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.6% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 40.9%
- Chinese, 13.6%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Irish, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Senior clinical scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.9% |
| Chinese | 13.6% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Irish | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
