Regulatory Affairs Specialists
General Information
Description
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.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit56.08%
- State and local government25.20%
- Federal government9.89%
- Private, not for profit7.20%
- Self-employed1.60%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Government & Public Administration
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$71,690
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 80%
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Master's degree 10%
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Post baccalaureate 5%
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Post-doctoral training 5%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- Biology
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