District medical examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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District medical examiner gender statistics
45.5% of district medical examiners are women and 54.5% of district medical examiners are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
District medical examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
District medical examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,585
Female income
$69,093
District medical examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district medical examiner positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of district medical examiners are female.
District medical examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2011 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2012 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2013 | 58.47% | 41.53% |
| 2014 | 59.55% | 40.45% |
| 2015 | 57.73% | 42.27% |
| 2016 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2017 | 59.64% | 40.36% |
| 2018 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2019 | 56.93% | 43.07% |
| 2020 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
District medical examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared district medical examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| District Medical Examiner | 55% | 45% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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District medical examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district medical examiners is White, which makes up 68.2% of all district medical examiners. Comparatively, 11.4% of district medical examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of district medical examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
District medical examiner race
| District medical examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
District medical examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how district medical examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District medical examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.36% | 9.80% | 4.88% | 8.50% |
| 2011 | 76.27% | 8.56% | 5.01% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 75.12% | 9.09% | 4.79% | 8.12% |
| 2013 | 74.25% | 8.56% | 5.55% | 8.71% |
| 2014 | 74.41% | 9.23% | 5.22% | 8.41% |
| 2015 | 73.48% | 9.49% | 5.84% | 8.55% |
| 2016 | 73.55% | 7.96% | 5.92% | 9.40% |
| 2017 | 74.01% | 8.35% | 5.93% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 72.91% | 8.43% | 6.17% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 71.29% | 9.14% | 6.10% | 10.70% |
| 2020 | 70.06% | 8.14% | 5.99% | 11.16% |
| 2021 | 68.24% | 8.67% | 6.59% | 11.43% |
District medical examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district medical examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district medical examiners have the lowest average salary at $69,139.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,236 |
| White | $74,963 |
| Black or African American | $69,139 |
| Asian | $76,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,604 |
Average district medical examiner age
See how the average age of district medical examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District medical examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
District medical examiner age breakdown
The average age of district medical examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the district medical examiner population.
District medical examiner age breakdown
| District Medical Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
District medical examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for district medical examiners is bachelor's degree, with 63% of district medical examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
District medical examiners by degree level
| District medical examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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District medical examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district medical examiners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,335 annually. With a Master's degree, district medical examiners earn a median annual income of $91,376 compared to $78,765 for district medical examiners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,376 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,693 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,765 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,335 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,630 |
District medical examiner turnover and employment statistics
District medical examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district medical examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District medical examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | District medical examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average district medical examiner tenure
The average district medical examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 district medical examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
District medical examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
District medical examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district medical examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator | 4.41% | 12,567 |
| Logistic Assistant | 8.65% | 11,865 |
| Morale Officer | 8.93% | 55,678 |
| Marketing Services Coordinator | 10.00% | 147,125 |
| Customs Compliance Director | 11.05% | 20,070 |
| District Medical Examiner | 11.64% | - |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar district medical examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator | 4.41% | 12,567 |
| Logistic Assistant | 8.65% | 11,865 |
| Morale Officer | 8.93% | 55,678 |
| Marketing Services Coordinator | 10.00% | 147,125 |
| Customs Compliance Director | 11.05% | 20,070 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by district medical examiners
- Urdu, 50.0%
- Hindi, 50.0%
District medical examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Urdu | 50.0% |
| Hindi | 50.0% |