Document reviewer demographics and statistics in the US
Document reviewer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates document reviewer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our document reviewer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about document reviewers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 14,888 document reviewers currently employed in the United States.
- 55.6% of all document reviewers are women, while 44.4% are men.
- The average document reviewer age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of document reviewers is White (55.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.3%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Asian (7.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
- 7% of all document reviewers are LGBT.
- Document reviewers are 72% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Document reviewer demographics by:
Document reviewer gender statistics
55.6% of document reviewers are women and 44.4% of document reviewers are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Document reviewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Document reviewer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,884
Female income
$54,826
Document reviewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in document reviewer positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of document reviewers are female.
Document reviewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.50% | 57.50% |
| 2011 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2012 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
| 2013 | 42.70% | 57.30% |
| 2014 | 43.90% | 56.10% |
| 2015 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
| 2016 | 41.35% | 58.65% |
| 2017 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2018 | 45.75% | 54.25% |
| 2019 | 44.29% | 55.71% |
| 2020 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2021 | 44.42% | 55.58% |
Document reviewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared document 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% |
| Document Reviewer | 44% | 56% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Document reviewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among document reviewers is White, which makes up 55.5% of all document reviewers. Comparatively, 18.3% of document reviewers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of document reviewers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Document reviewer race
| Document reviewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Document reviewer race and ethnicity over time
See how document reviewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Document reviewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.90% | 13.39% | 5.66% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 62.59% | 14.46% | 6.07% | 13.46% |
| 2012 | 62.34% | 13.03% | 5.73% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 62.33% | 12.84% | 6.41% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 62.35% | 13.36% | 6.20% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 62.52% | 12.84% | 6.20% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 60.85% | 12.58% | 6.52% | 16.17% |
| 2017 | 59.92% | 12.45% | 6.66% | 17.54% |
| 2018 | 61.13% | 12.43% | 7.05% | 15.94% |
| 2019 | 61.13% | 12.24% | 6.69% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 12.42% | 7.05% | 16.66% |
| 2021 | 55.48% | 13.36% | 7.06% | 18.26% |
Document reviewer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian document reviewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american document reviewers have the lowest average salary at $58,234.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,737 |
| White | $62,239 |
| Black or African American | $58,234 |
| Asian | $65,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,109 |
Average document reviewer age
See how the average age of document reviewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Document reviewer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Document reviewer age breakdown
The average age of document reviewers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the document reviewer population.
Document reviewer age breakdown
| Document Reviewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Document reviewer educational attainment
The most common degree for document reviewers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of document reviewers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 34% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Doctorate, 34%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Document reviewers by degree level
| Document reviewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 34% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Document reviewer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, document reviewers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,384 annually. With a Doctorate degree, document reviewers earn a median annual income of $71,711 compared to $64,068 for document reviewers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,384 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,068 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,711 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,052 |
Document reviewer employment statistics
Most document reviewers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where document reviewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where document reviewers work.
Document reviewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Document reviewer jobs by company type
Employees with the document reviewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most document reviewers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Document reviewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Document reviewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for document reviewers are professional, finance and technology.
Document reviewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 41% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Document reviewer turnover and employment statistics
Document reviewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for document reviewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Document reviewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Document reviewer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average document reviewer tenure
The average document reviewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,383 document reviewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Document reviewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Document reviewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of document 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Operator | 4.67% | 39,708 |
| Office Helper | 5.99% | 49,356 |
| Document Reviewer | 6.98% | - |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Associate Finance Representative | 11.18% | 74,062 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Copier And Printer Specialist | 14.20% | 19,418 |
Similar document reviewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Key Operator | 4.67% | 39,708 |
| Office Helper | 5.99% | 49,356 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Associate Finance Representative | 11.18% | 74,062 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Copier And Printer Specialist | 14.20% | 19,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by document reviewers
The most common foreign language among document reviewers is Spanish at 29.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 21.7% and French is the third-most popular at 12.1%.
- Spanish, 29.8%
- Japanese, 21.7%
- French, 12.1%
- Korean, 5.1%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 26.8%
Document reviewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.8% |
| Japanese | 21.7% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Korean | 5.1% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 26.8% |
