Braille transcriber demographics and statistics in the US
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Braille transcriber gender statistics
65.2% of braille transcribers are women and 34.8% of braille transcribers are men.
- Female, 65.2%
- Male, 34.8%
Braille transcriber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.2% |
| Male | 34.8% |
Braille transcriber gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,348
Female income
$52,865
Braille transcriber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in braille transcriber positions over time. Currently, 65.2% of braille transcribers are female.
Braille transcriber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2011 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
| 2012 | 31.69% | 68.31% |
| 2013 | 33.22% | 66.78% |
| 2014 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
| 2015 | 32.25% | 67.75% |
| 2016 | 32.00% | 68.00% |
| 2017 | 33.09% | 66.91% |
| 2018 | 36.01% | 63.99% |
| 2019 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2020 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2021 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
Braille transcriber related jobs gender ratio
We compared braille transcribers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Braille Transcriber | 35% | 65% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Braille transcriber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among braille transcribers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all braille transcribers. Comparatively, 14.3% of braille transcribers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of braille transcribers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Braille transcriber race
| Braille transcriber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Braille transcriber race and ethnicity over time
See how braille transcriber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Braille transcriber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.68% | 10.79% | 3.87% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 11.86% | 4.28% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 71.11% | 10.43% | 3.95% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 10.24% | 4.62% | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 10.76% | 4.42% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 10.24% | 4.42% | 11.18% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 9.98% | 4.73% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 68.69% | 9.85% | 4.87% | 13.54% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 9.83% | 5.26% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 69.90% | 9.64% | 4.90% | 12.36% |
| 2020 | 67.04% | 9.82% | 5.27% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 64.25% | 10.76% | 5.28% | 14.26% |
Braille transcriber wage gap by race
According to our data, asian braille transcribers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american braille transcribers have the lowest average salary at $56,468.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,191 |
| White | $60,727 |
| Black or African American | $56,468 |
| Asian | $64,004 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,588 |
Average braille transcriber age
See how the average age of braille transcribers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Braille transcriber age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Braille transcriber age breakdown
The average age of braille transcribers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the braille transcriber population.
Braille transcriber age breakdown
| Braille Transcriber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Braille transcriber educational attainment
The most common degree for braille transcribers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of braille transcribers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Braille transcribers by degree level
| Braille transcriber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Braille transcriber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, braille transcribers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,963 annually. With a Doctorate degree, braille transcribers earn a median annual income of $70,898 compared to $62,680 for braille transcribers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,963 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,771 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,680 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,898 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,159 |
Braille transcriber employment statistics
Company size where braille transcribers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where braille transcribers work.
Braille transcriber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Braille transcriber jobs by company type
Employees with the braille transcriber job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most braille transcribers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Braille transcriber jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 23% |
Braille transcriber turnover and employment statistics
Braille transcriber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for braille transcribers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Braille transcriber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Braille transcriber unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average braille transcriber tenure
The average braille transcriber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 braille transcribers resumes in Zippia's database.
Braille transcriber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Braille transcriber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of braille transcribers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Representative | 4.67% | 147,777 |
| Radiology Clerk | 5.99% | 102,652 |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | - |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Rater Associate | 11.18% | 75 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Similar braille transcriber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Representative | 4.67% | 147,777 |
| Radiology Clerk | 5.99% | 102,652 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Rater Associate | 11.18% | 75 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by braille transcribers
The most common foreign language among braille transcribers is Braille at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Braille, 70.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Braille transcriber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Braille | 70.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |