Health claims examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Health claims examiner demographics by:
Health claims examiner gender statistics
82.9% of health claims examiners are women and 17.1% of health claims examiners are men.
- Female, 82.9%
- Male, 17.1%
Health claims examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.9% |
| Male | 17.1% |
Health claims examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,856
Female income
$45,538
Health claims examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health claims examiner positions over time. Currently, 82.9% of health claims examiners are female.
Health claims examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.10% | 85.90% |
| 2011 | 14.74% | 85.26% |
| 2012 | 15.02% | 84.98% |
| 2013 | 15.32% | 84.68% |
| 2014 | 16.60% | 83.40% |
| 2015 | 16.66% | 83.34% |
| 2016 | 16.26% | 83.74% |
| 2017 | 15.99% | 84.01% |
| 2018 | 17.24% | 82.76% |
| 2019 | 16.83% | 83.17% |
| 2020 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2021 | 17.09% | 82.91% |
Health claims examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared health claims 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% |
| Health Claims Examiner | 17% | 83% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Health claims examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health claims examiners is White, which makes up 62.8% of all health claims examiners. Comparatively, 16.7% of health claims examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of health claims examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Health claims examiner race
| Health claims examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Health claims examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how health claims examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health claims examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.38% | 10.77% | 5.25% | 12.65% |
| 2011 | 68.88% | 10.35% | 5.63% | 12.95% |
| 2012 | 69.41% | 11.17% | 5.20% | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 69.75% | 10.50% | 5.27% | 12.69% |
| 2014 | 67.72% | 11.10% | 5.46% | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 69.87% | 9.36% | 5.30% | 13.36% |
| 2016 | 65.68% | 11.16% | 6.06% | 14.51% |
| 2017 | 67.03% | 11.03% | 5.30% | 14.36% |
| 2018 | 66.75% | 10.32% | 5.36% | 14.81% |
| 2019 | 67.34% | 9.69% | 5.61% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 63.85% | 10.20% | 6.47% | 14.78% |
| 2021 | 62.78% | 10.47% | 5.18% | 16.67% |
Health claims examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health claims examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health claims examiners have the lowest average salary at $48,087.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,341 |
| White | $50,043 |
| Black or African American | $48,087 |
| Asian | $55,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,190 |
Average health claims examiner age
See how the average age of health claims examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health claims examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 41 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 43 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Health claims examiner age breakdown
The average age of health claims examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the health claims examiner population.
Health claims examiner age breakdown
| Health Claims Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Health claims examiner educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Health claims examiners by degree level
| Health claims examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Health claims examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health claims examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,048 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health claims examiners earn a median annual income of $54,889 compared to $43,474 for health claims examiners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,048 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,889 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,891 |
Health claims examiner employment statistics
Most health claims examiners work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where health claims examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health claims examiners work.
Health claims examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Health claims examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the health claims examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health claims examiners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health claims examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Health claims examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for health claims examiners are insurance, health care and finance.
Health claims examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 25% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Health claims examiner turnover and employment statistics
Health claims examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health claims examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health claims examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health claims examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.07% |
| 2014 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average health claims examiner tenure
The average health claims examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 452 health claims examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Health claims examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Health claims examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health claims 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Material Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 37,537 |
| Health Claims Examiner | 9.95% | - |
| Marketing Forecaster | 10.00% | 71,355 |
| Quality Improvement Coordinator | 11.05% | 72,892 |
| Chief Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 14,418 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar health claims examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Material Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 37,537 |
| Marketing Forecaster | 10.00% | 71,355 |
| Quality Improvement Coordinator | 11.05% | 72,892 |
| Chief Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 14,418 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by health claims examiners
The most common foreign language among health claims examiners is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Swedish, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Thai, 20.0%
Health claims examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Swedish | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Thai | 20.0% |