Chief medical technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief medical technologist gender statistics
48.9% of chief medical technologists are women and 51.1% of chief medical technologists are men.
- Male, 51.1%
- Female, 48.9%
Chief medical technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Chief medical technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,406
Female income
$100,668
Chief medical technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief medical technologist positions over time. Currently, 48.9% of chief medical technologists are female.
Chief medical technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2011 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2012 | 48.97% | 51.03% |
| 2013 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2014 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2015 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2016 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2017 | 49.43% | 50.57% |
| 2018 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2019 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
| 2020 | 54.24% | 45.76% |
| 2021 | 51.08% | 48.92% |
Chief medical technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief medical technologists 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% |
| Chief Medical Technologist | 51% | 49% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Chief medical technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief medical technologists is White, which makes up 54.7% of all chief medical technologists. Comparatively, 17.6% of chief medical technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of chief medical technologists are Asian.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chief medical technologist race
| Chief medical technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chief medical technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how chief medical technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief medical technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.05% | 9.81% | 11.54% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 62.15% | 9.82% | 11.58% | 13.15% |
| 2012 | 61.20% | 10.58% | 11.43% | 14.08% |
| 2013 | 61.61% | 10.03% | 11.47% | 14.29% |
| 2014 | 61.63% | 10.41% | 11.29% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 59.64% | 11.83% | 11.46% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 60.62% | 10.76% | 11.30% | 14.41% |
| 2017 | 59.92% | 10.44% | 11.52% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 59.82% | 10.74% | 10.64% | 15.48% |
| 2019 | 57.60% | 10.86% | 12.84% | 15.83% |
| 2020 | 56.14% | 10.93% | 12.13% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 54.66% | 9.70% | 12.06% | 17.63% |
Chief medical technologist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,729 |
| White | $108,768 |
| Black or African American | $97,460 |
| Asian | $120,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $107,108 |
Average chief medical technologist age
See how the average age of chief medical technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief medical technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Chief medical technologist age breakdown
The average age of chief medical technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chief medical technologist population.
Chief medical technologist age breakdown
| Chief Medical Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Chief medical technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for chief medical technologists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of chief medical technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Chief medical technologists by degree level
| Chief medical technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Chief medical technologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,628 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,790 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $130,205 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,949 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,335 |
Chief medical technologist employment statistics
Company size where chief medical technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief medical technologists work.
Chief medical technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Chief medical technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the chief medical technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief medical technologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief medical technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 9% |
Chief medical technologist turnover and employment statistics
Chief medical technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief medical technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief medical technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief medical technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average chief medical technologist tenure
The average chief medical technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 chief medical technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief medical technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Chief medical technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief medical technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Chief Medical Technologist | 8.24% | - |
| Health Information Specialist | 9.29% | 135,448 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar chief medical technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Health Information Specialist | 9.29% | 135,448 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief medical technologists
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Chief medical technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |