Medical examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical examiner gender statistics
67.0% of medical examiners are women and 33.0% of medical examiners are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Medical examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Medical examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$174,513
Female income
$158,417
Medical examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical examiner positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of medical examiners are female.
Medical examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.30% | 76.70% |
| 2011 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
| 2012 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2013 | 30.06% | 69.94% |
| 2014 | 30.19% | 69.81% |
| 2015 | 34.25% | 65.75% |
| 2016 | 35.47% | 64.53% |
| 2017 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2018 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2019 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2020 | 33.02% | 66.98% |
| 2021 | 33.01% | 66.99% |
Medical examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Medical Examiner | 33% | 67% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Medical examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical examiners is White, which makes up 54.3% of all medical examiners. Comparatively, 20.7% of medical examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of medical examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Medical examiner race
| Medical examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Medical examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how medical examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.69% | 11.10% | 7.07% | 18.00% |
| 2011 | 60.60% | 11.36% | 6.99% | 17.90% |
| 2012 | 59.28% | 12.06% | 6.82% | 18.29% |
| 2013 | 60.15% | 11.65% | 7.11% | 18.16% |
| 2014 | 60.41% | 11.15% | 6.71% | 18.86% |
| 2015 | 59.46% | 11.76% | 6.67% | 19.22% |
| 2016 | 58.21% | 10.29% | 7.44% | 20.24% |
| 2017 | 58.28% | 9.98% | 8.08% | 20.24% |
| 2018 | 57.24% | 10.50% | 7.46% | 21.12% |
| 2019 | 59.34% | 9.81% | 8.24% | 18.82% |
| 2020 | 57.57% | 9.96% | 8.78% | 18.66% |
| 2021 | 54.32% | 10.25% | 9.26% | 20.69% |
Medical examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical examiners have the lowest average salary at $168,293.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $176,492 |
| White | $168,293 |
| Black or African American | $173,967 |
| Asian | $183,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $171,046 |
Average medical examiner age
See how the average age of medical examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Medical examiner age breakdown
The average age of medical examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the medical examiner population.
Medical examiner age breakdown
| Medical Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Medical examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for medical examiners is bachelor's degree, with 35% of medical examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Medical examiners by degree level
| Medical examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Medical examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $225,584 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical examiners earn a median annual income of $180,368 compared to $178,226 for medical examiners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $225,584 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $171,149 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $180,368 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $178,226 |
Medical examiner employment statistics
Most medical examiners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where medical examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical examiners work.
Medical examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Medical examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the medical examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Medical examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 29% |
Medical examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical examiners are government, health care and insurance.
Medical examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Insurance | 15% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Medical examiner turnover and employment statistics
Medical examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average medical examiner tenure
The average medical examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,975 medical examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Medical examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Medical Examiner | 5.81% | - |
| Laboratory Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 48,645 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 56,363 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 26,454 |
Similar medical examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Laboratory Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 48,645 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 56,363 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 26,454 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical examiners
The most common foreign language among medical examiners is Spanish at 70.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 3.5% and French is the third-most popular at 3.5%.
- Spanish, 70.2%
- Vietnamese, 3.5%
- French, 3.5%
- Urdu, 3.5%
- Arabic, 3.5%
- Other, 15.8%
Medical examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.2% |
| Vietnamese | 3.5% |
| French | 3.5% |
| Urdu | 3.5% |
| Arabic | 3.5% |
| Other | 15.8% |
