Forensic medical examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic medical examiner gender statistics
51.5% of forensic medical examiners are women and 48.5% of forensic medical examiners are men.
- Female, 51.5%
- Male, 48.5%
Forensic medical examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% |
| Male | 48.5% |
Forensic medical examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,669
Female income
$73,292
Forensic medical examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic medical examiner positions over time. Currently, 51.5% of forensic medical examiners are female.
Forensic medical examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2011 | 54.90% | 45.10% |
| 2012 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2013 | 52.48% | 47.52% |
| 2014 | 53.59% | 46.41% |
| 2015 | 51.72% | 48.28% |
| 2016 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 2017 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2018 | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 2019 | 50.90% | 49.10% |
| 2020 | 49.35% | 50.65% |
| 2021 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
Forensic medical examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic 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% |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 48% | 52% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Forensic medical examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic medical examiners is White, which makes up 68.2% of all forensic medical examiners. Comparatively, 11.4% of forensic medical examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of forensic 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%
Forensic medical examiner race
| Forensic 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% |
Forensic medical examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic medical examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic 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% |
Forensic medical examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian forensic medical examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic medical examiners have the lowest average salary at $73,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,657 |
| White | $80,327 |
| Black or African American | $73,346 |
| Asian | $81,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,491 |
Average forensic medical examiner age
See how the average age of forensic medical examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic 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 |
Forensic medical examiner age breakdown
The average age of forensic medical examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the forensic medical examiner population.
Forensic medical examiner age breakdown
| Forensic Medical Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Forensic medical examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic medical examiners is bachelor's degree, with 52% of forensic medical examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 22% and doctoral degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Doctorate, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 7%
Forensic medical examiners by degree level
| Forensic medical examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Doctorate | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 7% |
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Forensic medical examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic medical examiners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $120,256 annually. With a Master's degree, forensic medical examiners earn a median annual income of $100,351 compared to $84,921 for forensic medical examiners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,351 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,182 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,921 |
| Doctorate Degree | $120,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,992 |
Forensic medical examiner employment statistics
Company size where forensic medical examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic medical examiners work.
Forensic medical examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Forensic medical examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the forensic medical examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forensic medical examiners prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Forensic medical examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 47% |
Forensic medical examiner turnover and employment statistics
Forensic medical examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic medical examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic medical examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic 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 forensic medical examiner tenure
The average forensic medical examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 forensic medical examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic medical examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Forensic medical examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Technical Recruiter | 8.93% | 96,164 |
| Campaign Specialist | 10.00% | 45,351 |
| Questioned Documents Examiner | 11.05% | 2,096 |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | - |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Similar forensic medical examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Technical Recruiter | 8.93% | 96,164 |
| Campaign Specialist | 10.00% | 45,351 |
| Questioned Documents Examiner | 11.05% | 2,096 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic medical examiners
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Forensic medical examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |