Senior medical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior medical writer gender statistics
62.1% of senior medical writers are women and 37.9% of senior medical writers are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Senior medical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Senior medical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,692
Female income
$96,229
Senior medical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior medical writer positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of senior medical writers are female.
Senior medical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2011 | 40.50% | 59.50% |
| 2012 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2013 | 41.59% | 58.41% |
| 2014 | 36.86% | 63.14% |
| 2015 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2016 | 40.40% | 59.60% |
| 2017 | 40.06% | 59.94% |
| 2018 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2019 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2020 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
| 2021 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
Senior medical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior medical 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% |
| Senior Medical Writer | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Senior medical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior medical writers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all senior medical writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of senior medical writers are Asian and 7.6% of senior medical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Senior medical writer race
| Senior medical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Senior medical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior medical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior medical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.49% | 7.10% | 5.83% | 5.34% |
| 2011 | 80.04% | 6.04% | 6.44% | 5.12% |
| 2012 | 79.58% | 5.57% | 6.13% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 80.83% | 5.74% | 5.17% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 78.17% | 6.91% | 5.80% | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 78.06% | 7.35% | 7.06% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 80.00% | 5.00% | 7.19% | 5.91% |
| 2017 | 78.88% | 6.99% | 5.67% | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 77.88% | 5.72% | 7.81% | 6.11% |
| 2019 | 78.91% | 5.26% | 7.36% | 5.53% |
| 2020 | 72.40% | 4.80% | 9.28% | 7.02% |
| 2021 | 72.08% | 6.43% | 8.57% | 7.62% |
Senior medical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior medical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior medical writers have the lowest average salary at $94,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,603 |
| White | $98,098 |
| Black or African American | $103,548 |
| Asian | $110,182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,700 |
Average senior medical writer age
See how the average age of senior medical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior medical 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 |
Senior medical writer age breakdown
The average age of senior medical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the senior medical writer population.
Senior medical writer age breakdown
| Senior Medical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Senior medical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior medical writers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of senior medical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Senior medical writers by degree level
| Senior medical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Senior medical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,719 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,618 |
Senior medical writer employment statistics
Most senior medical writers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior medical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior medical writers work.
Senior medical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Senior medical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior medical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior medical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior medical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 1% |
Senior medical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior medical writers are health care, pharmaceutical and professional.
Senior medical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Pharmaceutical | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior medical writer turnover and employment statistics
Senior medical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior medical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior medical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior medical 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 senior medical writer tenure
The average senior medical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 520 senior medical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior medical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Senior medical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondent | 10.10% | 2,835 |
| Radio Announcer | 10.34% | 2,870 |
| Senior Medical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar senior medical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondent | 10.10% | 2,835 |
| Radio Announcer | 10.34% | 2,870 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior medical writers
The most common foreign language among senior medical writers is Spanish at 24.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 13.8% and French is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 24.1%
- Japanese, 13.8%
- French, 10.3%
- Hindi, 10.3%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- Other, 34.6%
Senior medical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| Japanese | 13.8% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Hindi | 10.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| Other | 34.6% |
