Data reviewer demographics and statistics in the US
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Data reviewer gender statistics
70.3% of data reviewers are women and 29.7% of data reviewers are men.
- Female, 70.3%
- Male, 29.7%
Data reviewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.3% |
| Male | 29.7% |
Data reviewer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,444
Female income
$52,459
Data reviewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data reviewer positions over time. Currently, 70.3% of data reviewers are female.
Data reviewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.29% | 77.71% |
| 2011 | 24.07% | 75.93% |
| 2012 | 25.40% | 74.60% |
| 2013 | 25.59% | 74.41% |
| 2014 | 26.28% | 73.72% |
| 2015 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2016 | 28.56% | 71.44% |
| 2017 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2018 | 29.03% | 70.97% |
| 2019 | 27.52% | 72.48% |
| 2020 | 28.60% | 71.40% |
| 2021 | 29.71% | 70.29% |
Data reviewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared data reviewers 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 Reviewer | 30% | 70% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data reviewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data reviewers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all data reviewers. Comparatively, 19.3% of data reviewers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of data reviewers are Asian.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Data reviewer race
| Data reviewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Data reviewer race and ethnicity over time
See how data reviewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data reviewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.81% | 10.61% | 8.82% | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 62.72% | 11.62% | 8.97% | 14.10% |
| 2012 | 63.04% | 10.71% | 8.61% | 14.78% |
| 2013 | 62.57% | 10.81% | 8.80% | 15.06% |
| 2014 | 61.25% | 11.46% | 9.77% | 14.84% |
| 2015 | 61.01% | 11.53% | 9.57% | 15.04% |
| 2016 | 61.73% | 10.26% | 9.89% | 15.49% |
| 2017 | 62.07% | 9.52% | 9.12% | 16.08% |
| 2018 | 60.75% | 9.32% | 9.40% | 17.54% |
| 2019 | 59.46% | 10.74% | 10.39% | 16.52% |
| 2020 | 57.25% | 10.18% | 11.62% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 55.61% | 9.67% | 10.51% | 19.34% |
Data reviewer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american data reviewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data reviewers have the lowest average salary at $52,188.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,188 |
| White | $53,781 |
| Black or African American | $54,388 |
| Asian | $53,270 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,617 |
Average data reviewer age
See how the average age of data reviewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data reviewer 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 reviewer age breakdown
The average age of data reviewers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data reviewer population.
Data reviewer age breakdown
| Data Reviewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Data reviewer educational attainment
The most common degree for data reviewers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of data reviewers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Data reviewers by degree level
| Data reviewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Data reviewer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data reviewers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,303 annually. With a Master's degree, data reviewers earn a median annual income of $55,947 compared to $53,280 for data reviewers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,947 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,280 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,303 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,923 |
Data reviewer employment statistics
Most data reviewers work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where data reviewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data reviewers work.
Data reviewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Data reviewer jobs by company type
Employees with the data reviewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data reviewers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data reviewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 4% |
Data reviewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for data reviewers are pharmaceutical, health care and professional.
Data reviewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Data reviewer turnover and employment statistics
Data reviewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data reviewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data reviewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data reviewer 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 reviewer tenure
The average data reviewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 500 data reviewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Data reviewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Data reviewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data reviewers 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 Reviewer | 4.67% | - |
| Program Clerk | 5.99% | 129,589 |
| Collator | 6.98% | 123 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Underwriting Clerk | 11.18% | 68,040 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Xerox Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,663 |
Similar data reviewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Clerk | 5.99% | 129,589 |
| Collator | 6.98% | 123 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Underwriting Clerk | 11.18% | 68,040 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Xerox Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,663 |
Foreign languages spoken by data reviewers
The most common foreign language among data reviewers is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.7% and French is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- German, 8.7%
- French, 8.7%
- Russian, 8.7%
- Arabic, 8.7%
- Other, 30.4%
Data reviewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| German | 8.7% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Russian | 8.7% |
| Arabic | 8.7% |
| Other | 30.4% |
