Autopsy assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Autopsy assistant gender statistics
64.6% of autopsy assistants are women and 35.4% of autopsy assistants are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Autopsy assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Autopsy assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,193
Female income
$47,750
Autopsy assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in autopsy assistant positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of autopsy assistants are female.
Autopsy assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.22% | 74.78% |
| 2011 | 30.46% | 69.54% |
| 2012 | 30.80% | 69.20% |
| 2013 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2014 | 32.43% | 67.57% |
| 2015 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2016 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
| 2017 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2018 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2019 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2020 | 35.38% | 64.62% |
| 2021 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
Autopsy assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared autopsy assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Autopsy Assistant | 35% | 65% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Autopsy assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among autopsy assistants is White, which makes up 55.8% of all autopsy assistants. Comparatively, 18.1% of autopsy assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of autopsy assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Autopsy assistant race
| Autopsy assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Autopsy assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how autopsy assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Autopsy assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.18% | 11.95% | 7.25% | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 62.09% | 12.20% | 7.17% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 60.77% | 12.91% | 6.99% | 15.74% |
| 2013 | 61.64% | 12.49% | 7.29% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 61.90% | 11.99% | 6.89% | 16.32% |
| 2015 | 60.95% | 12.60% | 6.85% | 16.67% |
| 2016 | 59.71% | 11.14% | 7.62% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 59.77% | 10.83% | 8.25% | 17.69% |
| 2018 | 58.74% | 11.34% | 7.64% | 18.57% |
| 2019 | 60.83% | 10.66% | 8.42% | 16.28% |
| 2020 | 59.06% | 10.80% | 8.96% | 16.12% |
| 2021 | 55.82% | 11.10% | 9.43% | 18.15% |
Autopsy assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian autopsy assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White autopsy assistants have the lowest average salary at $49,873.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,610 |
| White | $49,873 |
| Black or African American | $51,077 |
| Asian | $52,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,459 |
Average autopsy assistant age
See how the average age of autopsy assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Autopsy assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Autopsy assistant age breakdown
The average age of autopsy assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the autopsy assistant population.
Autopsy assistant age breakdown
| Autopsy Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Autopsy assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for autopsy assistants is bachelor's degree, with 56% of autopsy assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Autopsy assistants by degree level
| Autopsy assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Autopsy assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, autopsy assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,574 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, autopsy assistants earn a median annual income of $52,422 compared to $51,974 for autopsy assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,574 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,481 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,422 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,974 |
Autopsy assistant employment statistics
Company size where autopsy assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where autopsy assistants work.
Autopsy assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Autopsy assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the autopsy assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most autopsy assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Autopsy assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 21% |
Autopsy assistant turnover and employment statistics
Autopsy assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for autopsy assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Autopsy assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Autopsy assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average autopsy assistant tenure
The average autopsy assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 autopsy assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Autopsy assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Autopsy assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of autopsy assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Duty Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 23,594 |
| Autopsy Assistant | 5.81% | - |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 13,734 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Orthopedic Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 27,689 |
Similar autopsy assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Duty Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 23,594 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 13,734 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Orthopedic Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 27,689 |
Foreign languages spoken by autopsy assistants
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
Autopsy assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |