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