Health information provider demographics and statistics in the US
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Health information provider demographics by:
Health information provider gender statistics
66.0% of health information providers are women and 34.0% of health information providers are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Health information provider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Health information provider gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,879
Female income
$57,577
Health information provider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health information provider positions over time. Currently, 66.0% of health information providers are female.
Health information provider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.41% | 76.59% |
| 2011 | 24.51% | 75.49% |
| 2012 | 20.77% | 79.23% |
| 2013 | 20.48% | 79.52% |
| 2014 | 20.57% | 79.43% |
| 2015 | 20.22% | 79.78% |
| 2016 | 18.79% | 81.21% |
| 2017 | 19.05% | 80.95% |
| 2018 | 33.17% | 66.83% |
| 2019 | 31.39% | 68.61% |
| 2020 | 33.22% | 66.78% |
| 2021 | 34.02% | 65.98% |
Health information provider related jobs gender ratio
We compared health information providers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Health Information Provider | 34% | 66% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Health information provider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health information providers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all health information providers. Comparatively, 16.2% of health information providers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of health information providers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Health information provider race
| Health information provider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Health information provider race and ethnicity over time
See how health information provider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health information provider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.97% | 14.69% | 7.77% | 16.53% |
| 2011 | 58.28% | 16.13% | 6.70% | 15.73% |
| 2012 | 60.18% | 14.06% | 6.78% | 15.43% |
| 2013 | 60.01% | 14.64% | 6.59% | 15.04% |
| 2014 | 62.07% | 13.63% | 7.42% | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 61.62% | 13.79% | 7.76% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 64.25% | 12.66% | 7.30% | 12.94% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 11.39% | 8.04% | 14.13% |
| 2018 | 63.52% | 11.40% | 7.24% | 14.93% |
| 2019 | 64.52% | 10.91% | 7.73% | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 63.01% | 11.21% | 6.74% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 58.26% | 10.78% | 9.18% | 16.25% |
Health information provider wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health information providers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health information providers have the lowest average salary at $57,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,953 |
| White | $58,029 |
| Black or African American | $57,711 |
| Asian | $64,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,290 |
Average health information provider age
See how the average age of health information providers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health information provider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Health information provider age breakdown
The average age of health information providers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the health information provider population.
Health information provider age breakdown
| Health Information Provider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Health information provider educational attainment
The most common degree for health information providers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of health information providers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Health information providers by degree level
| Health information provider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Health information provider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health information providers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,118 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health information providers earn a median annual income of $60,167 compared to $55,977 for health information providers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,118 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,167 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,977 |
Health information provider employment statistics
Most health information providers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health information providers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health information providers work.
Health information provider jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Health information provider jobs by company type
Employees with the health information provider job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health information providers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Health information provider jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 12% |
Health information provider jobs by industry
The most common industries for health information providers are health care, education and government.
Health information provider industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Education | 20% |
| Government | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Health information provider turnover and employment statistics
Health information provider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health information providers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health information provider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health information provider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average health information provider tenure
The average health information provider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 392 health information providers resumes in Zippia's database.
Health information provider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Health information provider LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health information providers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Senior Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 63,876 |
| Health Information Provider | 9.29% | - |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar health information provider jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Senior Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 63,876 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by health information providers
The most common foreign language among health information providers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- German, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Cantonese, 3.8%
- Other, 27.1%
Health information provider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Cantonese | 3.8% |
| Other | 27.1% |
