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  1. Occupations
  2. Regulatory Affairs Specialists

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

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Yardi software

Technology Skills

  • Analyse-it
  • Atrion Intelligent Authoring
  • DataVision
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Fund accounting software
  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Integrated development environment IDE software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer data input scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers 11-9199.01
  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01
  • Government Property Inspectors and Investigators 13-1041.04
  • Quality Control Systems Managers 11-3051.01

Moderately Similar

  • Compliance Officers 13-1041.00
  • Document Management Specialists 15-1299.03
  • Coroners 13-1041.06
  • Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers 13-1041.03
  • Customs Brokers 13-1041.08

Related

  • Clinical Data Managers 15-2051.02
  • Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars 29-9021.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Financial Risk Specialists 13-2054.00
  • Quality Control Analysts 19-4099.01
  • Clinical Research Coordinators 11-9121.01
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Information Security Engineers 15-1299.05
  • Medical Records Specialists 29-2072.00
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 19-2041.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealthcare Quality and Safety Graduate CertificateIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Healthcare Quality and SafetyIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource Management, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource MgmtIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental ScienceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental SciencesIssuer: Auburn University