Medical record librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical record librarian gender statistics
72.7% of medical record librarians are women and 27.3% of medical record librarians are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Medical record librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Medical record librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,620
Female income
$59,074
Medical record librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical record librarian positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of medical record librarians are female.
Medical record librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.19% | 81.81% |
| 2011 | 19.10% | 80.90% |
| 2012 | 16.01% | 83.99% |
| 2013 | 15.77% | 84.23% |
| 2014 | 15.85% | 84.15% |
| 2015 | 15.57% | 84.43% |
| 2016 | 14.40% | 85.60% |
| 2017 | 14.61% | 85.39% |
| 2018 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2019 | 24.96% | 75.04% |
| 2020 | 26.57% | 73.43% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Medical record librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical record librarians 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 Record Librarian | 27% | 73% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Medical record librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical record librarians is White, which makes up 62.0% of all medical record librarians. Comparatively, 17.6% of medical record librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of medical record librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Medical record librarian race
| Medical record librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Medical record librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how medical record librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical record librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.70% | 12.06% | 5.38% | 17.88% |
| 2011 | 62.02% | 13.50% | 4.30% | 17.08% |
| 2012 | 63.91% | 11.43% | 4.39% | 16.78% |
| 2013 | 63.74% | 12.01% | 4.19% | 16.39% |
| 2014 | 65.81% | 11.00% | 5.02% | 15.23% |
| 2015 | 65.35% | 11.15% | 5.37% | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 67.98% | 10.03% | 4.90% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 67.04% | 8.75% | 5.64% | 15.48% |
| 2018 | 67.25% | 8.77% | 4.85% | 16.28% |
| 2019 | 68.26% | 8.28% | 5.33% | 14.92% |
| 2020 | 66.75% | 8.58% | 4.35% | 15.27% |
| 2021 | 62.00% | 8.15% | 6.79% | 17.60% |
Medical record librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical record librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical record librarians have the lowest average salary at $59,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,335 |
| White | $59,379 |
| Black or African American | $59,164 |
| Asian | $63,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,555 |
Average medical record librarian age
See how the average age of medical record librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Medical record librarian 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 record librarian age breakdown
The average age of medical record librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the medical record librarian population.
Medical record librarian age breakdown
| Medical Record Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Medical record librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for medical record librarians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of medical record librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 32%
- Diploma, 14%
- High School Diploma, 11%
Medical record librarians by degree level
| Medical record librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
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Medical record librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical record librarians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,898 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical record librarians earn a median annual income of $60,812 compared to $57,986 for medical record librarians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,898 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,986 |
Medical record librarian employment statistics
Company size where medical record librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical record librarians work.
Medical record librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
Medical record librarian turnover and employment statistics
Medical record librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical record librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical record librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical record librarian 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 record librarian tenure
The average medical record librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 medical record librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical record librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Medical record librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical record librarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Histology Specialist | 8.24% | 18,887 |
| Medical Record Librarian | 9.29% | - |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar medical record librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Histology Specialist | 8.24% | 18,887 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical record librarians
The most common foreign language among medical record librarians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Medical record librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |