Insurance coder demographics and statistics in the US
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Insurance coder gender statistics
91.1% of insurance coders are women and 8.9% of insurance coders are men.
- Female, 91.1%
- Male, 8.9%
Insurance coder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.1% |
| Male | 8.9% |
Insurance coder gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,490
Female income
$35,403
Insurance coder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insurance coder positions over time. Currently, 91.1% of insurance coders are female.
Insurance coder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.45% | 92.55% |
| 2011 | 8.31% | 91.69% |
| 2012 | 7.50% | 92.50% |
| 2013 | 7.41% | 92.59% |
| 2014 | 7.75% | 92.25% |
| 2015 | 7.77% | 92.23% |
| 2016 | 8.31% | 91.69% |
| 2017 | 8.16% | 91.84% |
| 2018 | 9.02% | 90.98% |
| 2019 | 9.28% | 90.72% |
| 2020 | 9.34% | 90.66% |
| 2021 | 8.91% | 91.09% |
Insurance coder related jobs gender ratio
We compared insurance coders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Coder | 9% | 91% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Insurance coder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insurance coders is White, which makes up 57.0% of all insurance coders. Comparatively, 21.7% of insurance coders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of insurance coders are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Insurance coder race
| Insurance coder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Insurance coder race and ethnicity over time
See how insurance coder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insurance coder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.05% | 11.13% | 5.43% | 18.38% |
| 2011 | 62.86% | 11.38% | 4.83% | 18.52% |
| 2012 | 63.85% | 10.05% | 5.23% | 18.87% |
| 2013 | 63.18% | 10.78% | 5.22% | 18.71% |
| 2014 | 62.95% | 10.58% | 4.91% | 19.11% |
| 2015 | 62.86% | 10.73% | 5.89% | 18.33% |
| 2016 | 62.28% | 10.43% | 5.50% | 19.38% |
| 2017 | 62.43% | 10.21% | 5.44% | 19.79% |
| 2018 | 61.52% | 10.14% | 6.33% | 19.61% |
| 2019 | 64.11% | 9.08% | 5.46% | 19.03% |
| 2020 | 59.98% | 10.52% | 5.43% | 19.72% |
| 2021 | 57.02% | 9.58% | 6.77% | 21.74% |
Insurance coder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian insurance coders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american insurance coders have the lowest average salary at $35,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,200 |
| White | $36,258 |
| Black or African American | $35,932 |
| Asian | $37,271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,805 |
Average insurance coder age
See how the average age of insurance coders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Insurance coder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 35 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Insurance coder age breakdown
The average age of insurance coders is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the insurance coder population.
Insurance coder age breakdown
| Insurance Coder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Insurance coder educational attainment
The most common degree for insurance coders is associate degree, with 33% of insurance coders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 19%.
- Associate, 33%
- Diploma, 25%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Insurance coders by degree level
| Insurance coder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Insurance coder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, insurance coders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, insurance coders earn a median annual income of $37,101 compared to $34,775 for insurance coders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,624 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,101 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,775 |
Insurance coder employment statistics
Most insurance coders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where insurance coders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insurance coders work.
Insurance coder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Insurance coder jobs by company type
Employees with the insurance coder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most insurance coders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Insurance coder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 9% |
Insurance coder jobs by industry
The most common industries for insurance coders are health care, insurance and finance.
Insurance coder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Insurance | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Insurance coder turnover and employment statistics
Insurance coder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insurance coders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insurance coder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insurance coder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 3.55% |
Average insurance coder tenure
The average insurance coder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 insurance coders resumes in Zippia's database.
Insurance coder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Insurance coder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insurance coders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager | 6.92% | 38,098 |
| Foreign Exchange Clerk | 7.10% | 66,986 |
| Insurance Coder | 7.32% | - |
| Mortgage Collector | 7.90% | 6,137 |
| Personnel Scheduler | 9.54% | 9,527 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Similar insurance coder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager | 6.92% | 38,098 |
| Foreign Exchange Clerk | 7.10% | 66,986 |
| Mortgage Collector | 7.90% | 6,137 |
| Personnel Scheduler | 9.54% | 9,527 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Foreign languages spoken by insurance coders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Insurance coder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
