Medical case worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical case worker demographics by:
Medical case worker gender statistics
77.1% of medical case workers are women and 22.9% of medical case workers are men.
- Female, 77.1%
- Male, 22.9%
Medical case worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.1% |
| Male | 22.9% |
Medical case worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,321
Female income
$40,718
Medical case worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical case worker positions over time. Currently, 77.1% of medical case workers are female.
Medical case worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
| 2011 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2012 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
| 2013 | 19.58% | 80.42% |
| 2014 | 20.56% | 79.44% |
| 2015 | 20.32% | 79.68% |
| 2016 | 20.61% | 79.39% |
| 2017 | 20.17% | 79.83% |
| 2018 | 25.40% | 74.60% |
| 2019 | 25.83% | 74.17% |
| 2020 | 27.77% | 72.23% |
| 2021 | 22.92% | 77.08% |
Medical case worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical case workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Medical Case Worker | 23% | 77% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Medical case worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical case workers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all medical case workers. Comparatively, 19.9% of medical case workers are Black or African American and 12.3% of medical case workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.5%
- Black or African American, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Medical case worker race
| Medical case worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Black or African American | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Medical case worker race and ethnicity over time
See how medical case worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical case worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 65.80% | 17.35% | 2.18% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 15.00% | 2.08% | 12.40% |
| 2020 | 62.15% | 15.96% | 3.26% | 12.70% |
| 2021 | 58.45% | 19.92% | 3.32% | 12.27% |
Medical case worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown medical case workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical case workers have the lowest average salary at $38,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,978 |
| White | $38,524 |
| Black or African American | $40,323 |
| Asian | $40,886 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,951 |
Average medical case worker age
See how the average age of medical case workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical case worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 46 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
Medical case worker age breakdown
The average age of medical case workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the medical case worker population.
Medical case worker age breakdown
| Medical Case Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Medical case worker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Medical case workers by degree level
| Medical case worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Medical case worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical case workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,225 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical case workers earn a median annual income of $42,320 compared to $40,013 for medical case workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,225 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,320 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,013 |
Medical case worker employment statistics
Most medical case workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical case workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical case workers work.
Medical case worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Medical case worker jobs by company type
Employees with the medical case worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical case workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical case worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 19% |
Medical case worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical case workers are health care, government and non profits.
Medical case worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Medical case worker turnover and employment statistics
Medical case worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical case workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical case worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical case worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 3.18% |
Average medical case worker tenure
The average medical case worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 280 medical case workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical case worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Medical case worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical case workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Treatment Specialist | 9.50% | 67,604 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Visitor Services Specialist | 11.48% | 63,988 |
| Medical Case Worker | 12.99% | - |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Assessment Specialist | 15.06% | 90,625 |
Similar medical case worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Treatment Specialist | 9.50% | 67,604 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Visitor Services Specialist | 11.48% | 63,988 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Assessment Specialist | 15.06% | 90,625 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical case workers
The most common foreign language among medical case workers is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 8.3% and Tigrinya is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Tigrinya, 8.3%
Medical case worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Tigrinya | 8.3% |