Certified coding specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified coding specialist gender statistics
91.4% of certified coding specialists are women and 8.6% of certified coding specialists are men.
- Female, 91.4%
- Male, 8.6%
Certified coding specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.4% |
| Male | 8.6% |
Certified coding specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,254
Female income
$54,729
Certified coding specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified coding specialist positions over time. Currently, 91.4% of certified coding specialists are female.
Certified coding specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.30% | 94.70% |
| 2011 | 5.61% | 94.39% |
| 2012 | 4.58% | 95.42% |
| 2013 | 4.50% | 95.50% |
| 2014 | 4.53% | 95.47% |
| 2015 | 4.44% | 95.56% |
| 2016 | 4.07% | 95.93% |
| 2017 | 4.13% | 95.87% |
| 2018 | 8.34% | 91.66% |
| 2019 | 7.73% | 92.27% |
| 2020 | 8.35% | 91.65% |
| 2021 | 8.63% | 91.37% |
Certified coding specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified coding specialists 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% |
| Certified Coding Specialist | 9% | 91% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Certified coding specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified coding specialists is White, which makes up 60.9% of all certified coding specialists. Comparatively, 16.4% of certified coding specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of certified coding specialists are Asian.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Certified coding specialist race
| Certified coding specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Certified coding specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how certified coding specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified coding specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.56% | 12.07% | 7.70% | 16.64% |
| 2011 | 60.87% | 13.51% | 6.62% | 15.85% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 11.44% | 6.71% | 15.55% |
| 2013 | 62.59% | 12.02% | 6.51% | 15.16% |
| 2014 | 64.66% | 11.01% | 7.34% | 14.00% |
| 2015 | 64.20% | 11.17% | 7.69% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 66.84% | 10.04% | 7.22% | 13.06% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 8.77% | 7.96% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | 66.11% | 8.78% | 7.17% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 67.11% | 8.29% | 7.65% | 13.69% |
| 2020 | 65.60% | 8.59% | 6.67% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 60.85% | 8.16% | 9.11% | 16.37% |
Certified coding specialist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,960 |
| White | $55,030 |
| Black or African American | $54,819 |
| Asian | $59,390 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,203 |
Average certified coding specialist age
See how the average age of certified coding specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified coding specialist 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 |
Certified coding specialist age breakdown
The average age of certified coding specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the certified coding specialist population.
Certified coding specialist age breakdown
| Certified Coding Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Certified coding specialist educational attainment
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Certified coding specialists by degree level
| Certified coding specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Certified coding specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,467 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,195 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,444 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,658 |
Certified coding specialist employment statistics
Most certified coding specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where certified coding specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified coding specialists work.
Certified coding specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Certified coding specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the certified coding specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified coding specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Certified coding specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 1% |
Certified coding specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified coding specialists are health care, professional and education.
Certified coding specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Certified coding specialist turnover and employment statistics
Certified coding specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified coding specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified coding specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified coding specialist 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 certified coding specialist tenure
The average certified coding specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 certified coding specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified coding specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Certified coding specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified coding specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Accessioner | 8.24% | 59,541 |
| Certified Coding Specialist | 9.29% | - |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar certified coding specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Accessioner | 8.24% | 59,541 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified coding specialists
The most common foreign language among certified coding specialists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
Certified coding specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
