Clinical medical transcriptionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical medical transcriptionist demographics by:
Clinical medical transcriptionist gender statistics
81.6% of clinical medical transcriptionists are women and 18.4% of clinical medical transcriptionists are men.
- Female, 81.6%
- Male, 18.4%
Clinical medical transcriptionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.6% |
| Male | 18.4% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,824
Female income
$35,000
Clinical medical transcriptionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical medical transcriptionist positions over time. Currently, 81.6% of clinical medical transcriptionists are female.
Clinical medical transcriptionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.69% | 82.31% |
| 2011 | 16.38% | 83.62% |
| 2012 | 17.18% | 82.82% |
| 2013 | 16.29% | 83.71% |
| 2014 | 16.80% | 83.20% |
| 2015 | 16.99% | 83.01% |
| 2016 | 18.10% | 81.90% |
| 2017 | 17.44% | 82.56% |
| 2018 | 18.59% | 81.41% |
| 2019 | 19.79% | 80.21% |
| 2020 | 20.39% | 79.61% |
| 2021 | 18.41% | 81.59% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical medical transcriptionists 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% |
| Clinical Medical Transcriptionist | 18% | 82% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Clinical medical transcriptionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical medical transcriptionists is White, which makes up 55.4% of all clinical medical transcriptionists. Comparatively, 16.9% of clinical medical transcriptionists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of clinical medical transcriptionists are Asian.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Clinical medical transcriptionist race
| Clinical medical transcriptionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical medical transcriptionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical medical transcriptionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.75% | 10.31% | 11.08% | 13.21% |
| 2011 | 62.85% | 10.31% | 11.12% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 61.90% | 11.08% | 10.97% | 13.38% |
| 2013 | 62.31% | 10.53% | 11.01% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 62.33% | 10.91% | 10.83% | 13.23% |
| 2015 | 60.34% | 12.32% | 11.00% | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 11.26% | 10.84% | 13.71% |
| 2017 | 60.61% | 10.93% | 11.06% | 14.71% |
| 2018 | 60.52% | 11.24% | 10.18% | 14.78% |
| 2019 | 58.30% | 11.36% | 12.38% | 15.13% |
| 2020 | 56.84% | 11.43% | 11.67% | 15.00% |
| 2021 | 55.36% | 10.20% | 11.60% | 16.94% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical medical transcriptionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clinical medical transcriptionists have the lowest average salary at $34,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,501 |
| White | $35,987 |
| Black or African American | $34,595 |
| Asian | $37,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,787 |
Average clinical medical transcriptionist age
See how the average age of clinical medical transcriptionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical medical transcriptionist 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 |
Clinical medical transcriptionist age breakdown
The average age of clinical medical transcriptionists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the clinical medical transcriptionist population.
Clinical medical transcriptionist age breakdown
| Clinical Medical Transcriptionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical medical transcriptionists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of clinical medical transcriptionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Clinical medical transcriptionists by degree level
| Clinical medical transcriptionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Clinical medical transcriptionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical medical transcriptionists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,352 annually. With a Doctorate degree, clinical medical transcriptionists earn a median annual income of $38,967 compared to $38,383 for clinical medical transcriptionists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,352 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,758 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,383 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,967 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,081 |
Clinical medical transcriptionist employment statistics
Company size where clinical medical transcriptionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical medical transcriptionists work.
Clinical medical transcriptionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical medical transcriptionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical medical transcriptionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical medical transcriptionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical medical transcriptionist 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 clinical medical transcriptionist tenure
The average clinical medical transcriptionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 clinical medical transcriptionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical medical transcriptionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Clinical medical transcriptionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical medical transcriptionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Clinical Medical Transcriptionist | 8.24% | - |
| Health Unit Clerk | 9.29% | 130,920 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar clinical medical transcriptionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Health Unit Clerk | 9.29% | 130,920 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical medical transcriptionists
The most common foreign language among clinical medical transcriptionists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Clinical medical transcriptionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |