Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

SOC: 13-1041.07

Common Job Titles

Regulatory Affairs Associate (RA Associate)Regulatory Affairs Consultant (RA Consultant)Regulatory Affairs Specialist (RA Specialist)Regulatory Engineer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Regulatory Affairs Specialists (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

397,770

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,230
10% of workers earn the following or more$130,030
Workers on average earn$84,980

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • English Language4.5/5
  • Law and Government4.1/5
  • Biology3.5/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.4/5
  • Administration and Management3.4/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WordSAP softwareStructured query language SQLYardi software

Technology Skills

Analyse-itAtrion Intelligent AuthoringDataVisionFileMaker ProFund accounting softwareHealthcare common procedure coding system HCPCSHuman resource management software HRMSIntegrated development environment IDE software

Tools & Equipment

Computer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment