Medical data analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical data analyst gender statistics
68.7% of medical data analysts are women and 31.3% of medical data analysts are men.
- Female, 68.7%
- Male, 31.3%
Medical data analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.7% |
| Male | 31.3% |
Medical data analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,897
Female income
$60,069
Medical data analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical data analyst positions over time. Currently, 68.7% of medical data analysts are female.
Medical data analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.26% | 78.74% |
| 2011 | 22.28% | 77.72% |
| 2012 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2013 | 18.53% | 81.47% |
| 2014 | 18.61% | 81.39% |
| 2015 | 18.29% | 81.71% |
| 2016 | 16.97% | 83.03% |
| 2017 | 17.21% | 82.79% |
| 2018 | 30.48% | 69.52% |
| 2019 | 28.78% | 71.22% |
| 2020 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2021 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
Medical data analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical data analysts 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% |
| Medical Data Analyst | 31% | 69% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Medical data analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical data analysts is White, which makes up 59.8% of all medical data analysts. Comparatively, 16.7% of medical data analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of medical data analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Medical data analyst race
| Medical data analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Medical data analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how medical data analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical data analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.49% | 13.49% | 7.14% | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 59.80% | 14.93% | 6.06% | 16.14% |
| 2012 | 61.69% | 12.86% | 6.14% | 15.84% |
| 2013 | 61.52% | 13.44% | 5.95% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 63.59% | 12.43% | 6.78% | 14.29% |
| 2015 | 63.13% | 12.59% | 7.13% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 65.76% | 11.46% | 6.66% | 13.35% |
| 2017 | 64.82% | 10.19% | 7.40% | 14.54% |
| 2018 | 65.04% | 10.20% | 6.61% | 15.34% |
| 2019 | 66.04% | 9.71% | 7.09% | 13.98% |
| 2020 | 64.53% | 10.01% | 6.10% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 9.58% | 8.55% | 16.65% |
Medical data analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical data analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical data analysts have the lowest average salary at $60,176.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,744 |
| White | $60,430 |
| Black or African American | $60,176 |
| Asian | $65,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,637 |
Average medical data analyst age
See how the average age of medical data analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical data analyst 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 |
Medical data analyst age breakdown
The average age of medical data analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the medical data analyst population.
Medical data analyst age breakdown
| Medical Data Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Medical data analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for medical data analysts is bachelor's degree, with 52% of medical data analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Medical data analysts by degree level
| Medical data analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Medical data analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical data analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,595 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical data analysts earn a median annual income of $62,124 compared to $58,789 for medical data analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,595 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,480 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,124 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,789 |
Medical data analyst employment statistics
Most medical data analysts work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical data analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical data analysts work.
Medical data analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Medical data analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the medical data analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical data analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical data analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 5% |
Medical data analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical data analysts are health care, technology and professional.
Medical data analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Medical data analyst turnover and employment statistics
Medical data analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical data analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical data analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical data analyst 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 medical data analyst tenure
The average medical data analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 501 medical data analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical data analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Medical data analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical data analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 73,800 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Cytotechnologist Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,354 |
| Medical Data Analyst | 9.29% | - |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar medical data analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 73,800 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Cytotechnologist Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,354 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical data analysts
The most common foreign language among medical data analysts is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 14.3%
Medical data analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.3% |
