Cancer registrar demographics and statistics in the US
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Cancer registrar gender statistics
92.2% of cancer registrars are women and 7.8% of cancer registrars are men.
- Female, 92.2%
- Male, 7.8%
Cancer registrar gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.2% |
| Male | 7.8% |
Cancer registrar gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,519
Female income
$52,747
Cancer registrar gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cancer registrar positions over time. Currently, 92.2% of cancer registrars are female.
Cancer registrar gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.79% | 95.21% |
| 2011 | 5.07% | 94.93% |
| 2012 | 4.13% | 95.87% |
| 2013 | 4.06% | 95.94% |
| 2014 | 4.09% | 95.91% |
| 2015 | 4.00% | 96.00% |
| 2016 | 3.67% | 96.33% |
| 2017 | 3.73% | 96.27% |
| 2018 | 7.55% | 92.45% |
| 2019 | 7.00% | 93.00% |
| 2020 | 7.56% | 92.44% |
| 2021 | 7.82% | 92.18% |
Cancer registrar related jobs gender ratio
We compared cancer registrars with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Cancer Registrar | 8% | 92% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Cancer registrar demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cancer registrars is White, which makes up 58.7% of all cancer registrars. Comparatively, 17.5% of cancer registrars are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of cancer registrars are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cancer registrar race
| Cancer registrar race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cancer registrar race and ethnicity over time
See how cancer registrar racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cancer registrar race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.43% | 13.54% | 7.31% | 17.75% |
| 2011 | 58.74% | 14.98% | 6.23% | 16.95% |
| 2012 | 60.63% | 12.91% | 6.32% | 16.65% |
| 2013 | 60.46% | 13.49% | 6.12% | 16.27% |
| 2014 | 62.53% | 12.48% | 6.95% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 62.07% | 12.63% | 7.30% | 15.13% |
| 2016 | 64.70% | 11.51% | 6.83% | 14.16% |
| 2017 | 63.76% | 10.24% | 7.57% | 15.35% |
| 2018 | 63.98% | 10.25% | 6.78% | 16.15% |
| 2019 | 64.98% | 9.76% | 7.26% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 10.06% | 6.28% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 58.72% | 9.63% | 8.72% | 17.47% |
Cancer registrar wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cancer registrars have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cancer registrars have the lowest average salary at $52,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,342 |
| White | $53,096 |
| Black or African American | $52,851 |
| Asian | $58,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,297 |
Average cancer registrar age
See how the average age of cancer registrars varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cancer registrar age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Cancer registrar age breakdown
The average age of cancer registrars is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the cancer registrar population.
Cancer registrar age breakdown
| Cancer Registrar Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Cancer registrar educational attainment
The most common degree for cancer registrars is associate degree, with 42% of cancer registrars earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 42%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cancer registrars by degree level
| Cancer registrar degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cancer registrar wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cancer registrars with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,026 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cancer registrars earn a median annual income of $54,740 compared to $51,509 for cancer registrars with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,026 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,740 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,509 |
Cancer registrar employment statistics
Most cancer registrars work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where cancer registrars work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cancer registrars work.
Cancer registrar jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Cancer registrar jobs by company type
Employees with the cancer registrar job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cancer registrars prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cancer registrar jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 6% |
Cancer registrar jobs by industry
The most common industries for cancer registrars are health care, education and professional.
Cancer registrar industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 76% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Cancer registrar turnover and employment statistics
Cancer registrar unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cancer registrars between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cancer registrar unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cancer registrar unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average cancer registrar tenure
The average cancer registrar stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 cancer registrars resumes in Zippia's database.
Cancer registrar tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Cancer registrar LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cancer registrars 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Orthodontic Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 41,955 |
| Cancer Registrar | 9.29% | - |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar cancer registrar jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Orthodontic Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 41,955 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by cancer registrars
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cancer registrar languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |