Medical care administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical care administrator demographics by:
Medical care administrator gender statistics
71.8% of medical care administrators are women and 28.2% of medical care administrators are men.
- Female, 71.8%
- Male, 28.2%
Medical care administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.8% |
| Male | 28.2% |
Medical care administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,394
Female income
$68,118
Medical care administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical care administrator positions over time. Currently, 71.8% of medical care administrators are female.
Medical care administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.98% | 68.02% |
| 2011 | 30.32% | 69.68% |
| 2012 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
| 2013 | 31.10% | 68.90% |
| 2014 | 30.79% | 69.21% |
| 2015 | 31.24% | 68.76% |
| 2016 | 29.82% | 70.18% |
| 2017 | 29.65% | 70.35% |
| 2018 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2019 | 28.60% | 71.40% |
| 2020 | 27.44% | 72.56% |
| 2021 | 28.19% | 71.81% |
Medical care administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical care administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Medical Care Administrator | 28% | 72% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Medical care administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical care administrators is White, which makes up 61.6% of all medical care administrators. Comparatively, 14.8% of medical care administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of medical care administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Medical care administrator race
| Medical care administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Medical care administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how medical care administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical care administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.85% | 10.28% | 6.45% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 10.01% | 5.96% | 10.89% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 10.40% | 6.34% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 69.48% | 10.82% | 6.72% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 68.51% | 11.08% | 6.72% | 11.50% |
| 2015 | 68.02% | 10.68% | 6.94% | 11.87% |
| 2016 | 67.66% | 10.16% | 6.96% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 9.57% | 6.88% | 12.87% |
| 2018 | 66.20% | 10.52% | 7.27% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 68.26% | 9.42% | 6.83% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 9.62% | 6.76% | 13.42% |
| 2021 | 61.61% | 10.69% | 7.89% | 14.80% |
Medical care administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical care administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical care administrators have the lowest average salary at $71,580.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,251 |
| White | $75,402 |
| Black or African American | $71,580 |
| Asian | $79,623 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,388 |
Average medical care administrator age
See how the average age of medical care administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical care administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Medical care administrator age breakdown
The average age of medical care administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the medical care administrator population.
Medical care administrator age breakdown
| Medical Care Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Medical care administrator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Medical care administrators by degree level
| Medical care administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Medical care administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical care administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,296 annually. With a Master's degree, medical care administrators earn a median annual income of $87,427 compared to $75,148 for medical care administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,427 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,148 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,296 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,533 |
Medical care administrator employment statistics
Most medical care administrators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical care administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical care administrators work.
Medical care administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Medical care administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the medical care administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical care administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical care administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 6% |
Medical care administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical care administrators are health care, professional and non profits.
Medical care administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 56% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Medical care administrator turnover and employment statistics
Medical care administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical care administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical care administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical care administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average medical care administrator tenure
The average medical care administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,029 medical care administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical care administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Medical care administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical care administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Project Coordinator | 4.08% | 55,322 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Landlord | 11.54% | 2,250 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | - |
| Communications Lead | 14.16% | 20,413 |
| Coordinator, Tobacco-Free Wellness Center | 16.20% | 42,128 |
Similar medical care administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Project Coordinator | 4.08% | 55,322 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Landlord | 11.54% | 2,250 |
| Communications Lead | 14.16% | 20,413 |
| Coordinator, Tobacco-Free Wellness Center | 16.20% | 42,128 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical care administrators
The most common foreign language among medical care administrators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 6.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Hebrew, 6.3%
Medical care administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Hebrew | 6.3% |
