Medical accountant demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical accountant gender statistics
72.7% of medical accountants are women and 27.3% of medical accountants are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Medical accountant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Medical accountant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,966
Female income
$39,154
Medical accountant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical accountant positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of medical accountants are female.
Medical accountant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 2011 | 25.94% | 74.06% |
| 2012 | 25.95% | 74.05% |
| 2013 | 25.72% | 74.28% |
| 2014 | 25.27% | 74.73% |
| 2015 | 24.14% | 75.86% |
| 2016 | 24.86% | 75.14% |
| 2017 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2018 | 25.72% | 74.28% |
| 2019 | 26.26% | 73.74% |
| 2020 | 26.37% | 73.63% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Medical accountant related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical accountants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Medical Accountant | 27% | 73% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Medical accountant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical accountants is White, which makes up 63.7% of all medical accountants. Comparatively, 12.2% of medical accountants are Asian and 11.1% of medical accountants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.7%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Medical accountant race
| Medical accountant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Medical accountant race and ethnicity over time
See how medical accountant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical accountant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.91% | 9.58% | 9.44% | 9.26% |
| 2011 | 70.13% | 9.66% | 9.12% | 9.26% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 9.36% | 9.32% | 9.69% |
| 2013 | 69.05% | 9.52% | 9.89% | 9.66% |
| 2014 | 69.11% | 9.45% | 9.65% | 9.66% |
| 2015 | 68.34% | 9.82% | 9.50% | 10.18% |
| 2016 | 68.57% | 9.54% | 9.64% | 10.17% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 9.23% | 10.08% | 10.35% |
| 2018 | 67.76% | 9.17% | 9.86% | 10.92% |
| 2019 | 67.18% | 9.01% | 11.04% | 10.80% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 8.72% | 11.10% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 63.66% | 8.71% | 12.15% | 11.05% |
Medical accountant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical accountants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical accountants have the lowest average salary at $41,721.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,238 |
| White | $43,400 |
| Black or African American | $42,109 |
| Asian | $45,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,721 |
Average medical accountant age
See how the average age of medical accountants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical accountant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 38 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 41 |
| White | 40 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 41 |
Medical accountant age breakdown
The average age of medical accountants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the medical accountant population.
Medical accountant age breakdown
| Medical Accountant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Medical accountant educational attainment
The most common degree for medical accountants is bachelor's degree, with 43% of medical accountants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Medical accountants by degree level
| Medical accountant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Medical accountant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical accountants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,018 annually. With a Master's degree, medical accountants earn a median annual income of $51,790 compared to $44,851 for medical accountants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,790 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,851 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,018 |
Medical accountant employment statistics
Most medical accountants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical accountants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical accountants work.
Medical accountant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Medical accountant jobs by company type
Employees with the medical accountant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical accountants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical accountant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Medical accountant jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical accountants are health care, professional and pharmaceutical.
Medical accountant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 46% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Medical accountant turnover and employment statistics
Medical accountant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical accountants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical accountant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical accountant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 4.43% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 2.71% |
Average medical accountant tenure
The average medical accountant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 medical accountants resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical accountant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Medical accountant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical accountants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | 69,122 |
| Medical Accountant | 7.40% | - |
| Tax Collection Coordinator | 7.56% | 42,263 |
| Internal Revenue Agent | 7.65% | 35,750 |
| Budget And Policy Analyst | 12.94% | 2,451 |
| Senior Capital Markets Specialist | 19.38% | 12,440 |
Similar medical accountant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | 69,122 |
| Tax Collection Coordinator | 7.56% | 42,263 |
| Internal Revenue Agent | 7.65% | 35,750 |
| Budget And Policy Analyst | 12.94% | 2,451 |
| Senior Capital Markets Specialist | 19.38% | 12,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical accountants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Medical accountant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
