Data coder operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Data coder operator demographics by:
Data coder operator gender statistics
77.2% of data coder operators are women and 22.8% of data coder operators are men.
- Female, 77.2%
- Male, 22.8%
Data coder operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.2% |
| Male | 22.8% |
Data coder operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,617
Female income
$53,019
Data coder operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data coder operator positions over time. Currently, 77.2% of data coder operators are female.
Data coder operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.69% | 83.31% |
| 2011 | 18.12% | 81.88% |
| 2012 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2013 | 19.37% | 80.63% |
| 2014 | 19.93% | 80.07% |
| 2015 | 21.41% | 78.59% |
| 2016 | 21.82% | 78.18% |
| 2017 | 21.88% | 78.12% |
| 2018 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
| 2019 | 20.96% | 79.04% |
| 2020 | 21.86% | 78.14% |
| 2021 | 22.79% | 77.21% |
Data coder operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared data coder operators 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% |
| Data Coder Operator | 23% | 77% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data coder operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data coder operators is White, which makes up 59.1% of all data coder operators. Comparatively, 19.9% of data coder operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of data coder operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Data coder operator race
| Data coder operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Data coder operator race and ethnicity over time
See how data coder operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data coder operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.30% | 10.22% | 5.12% | 15.20% |
| 2011 | 66.21% | 11.24% | 5.27% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 66.53% | 10.32% | 4.90% | 15.30% |
| 2013 | 66.07% | 10.43% | 5.09% | 15.57% |
| 2014 | 64.74% | 11.08% | 6.07% | 15.35% |
| 2015 | 64.50% | 11.14% | 5.86% | 15.55% |
| 2016 | 65.23% | 9.88% | 6.18% | 16.01% |
| 2017 | 65.57% | 9.14% | 5.41% | 16.59% |
| 2018 | 64.25% | 8.94% | 5.69% | 18.05% |
| 2019 | 62.95% | 10.35% | 6.69% | 17.03% |
| 2020 | 60.74% | 9.79% | 7.92% | 16.98% |
| 2021 | 59.11% | 9.29% | 6.80% | 19.86% |
Data coder operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,854 |
| White | $53,821 |
| Black or African American | $54,186 |
| Asian | $53,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,722 |
Average data coder operator age
See how the average age of data coder operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data coder operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 |
Data coder operator age breakdown
The average age of data coder operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data coder operator population.
Data coder operator age breakdown
| Data Coder Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Data coder operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Data coder operators by degree level
| Data coder operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Data coder operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,117 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,518 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,328 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,301 |
Data coder operator employment statistics
Most data coder operators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where data coder operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data coder operators work.
Data coder operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Data coder operator jobs by company type
Employees with the data coder operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data coder operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data coder operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 3% |
Data coder operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for data coder operators are health care, professional and education.
Data coder operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Data coder operator turnover and employment statistics
Data coder operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data coder operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data coder operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data coder operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average data coder operator tenure
The average data coder operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 data coder operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Data coder operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Data coder operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data coder operators 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 Coder Operator | 4.67% | - |
| News Clerk | 5.99% | 68,020 |
| Inserter | 6.98% | 185 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Insurance Processor | 11.18% | 50,523 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Coin Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,797 |
Similar data coder operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Clerk | 5.99% | 68,020 |
| Inserter | 6.98% | 185 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Insurance Processor | 11.18% | 50,523 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Coin Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,797 |
Foreign languages spoken by data coder operators
The most common foreign language among data coder operators is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 11.1%
- Swedish, 5.6%
- Danish, 5.6%
- Other, 22.1%
Data coder operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Swedish | 5.6% |
| Danish | 5.6% |
| Other | 22.1% |
