Medical record transcriber demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical record transcriber demographics by:
Medical record transcriber gender statistics
77.8% of medical record transcribers are women and 22.2% of medical record transcribers are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Medical record transcriber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Medical record transcriber gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,186
Female income
$37,257
Medical record transcriber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical record transcriber positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of medical record transcribers are female.
Medical record transcriber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% | 97.34% |
| 2011 | 1.67% | 98.33% |
| 2012 | 2.74% | 97.26% |
| 2013 | 3.55% | 96.45% |
| 2014 | 2.64% | 97.36% |
| 2015 | 4.26% | 95.74% |
| 2016 | 8.27% | 91.73% |
| 2017 | 13.34% | 86.66% |
| 2018 | 20.34% | 79.66% |
| 2019 | 19.49% | 80.51% |
| 2020 | 15.02% | 84.98% |
| 2021 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
Medical record transcriber related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical record transcribers 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 Record Transcriber | 22% | 78% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Medical record transcriber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical record transcribers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all medical record transcribers. Comparatively, 13.7% of medical record transcribers are Asian and 7.8% of medical record transcribers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.6%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Medical record transcriber race
| Medical record transcriber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Medical record transcriber race and ethnicity over time
See how medical record transcriber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical record transcriber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.39% | 2.60% | 1.36% | 2.83% |
| 2011 | 90.77% | 2.61% | 1.41% | 3.69% |
| 2012 | 89.62% | 4.15% | 1.82% | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 92.46% | 2.78% | 1.19% | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 88.58% | 3.49% | 2.69% | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 87.46% | 3.50% | 3.35% | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 85.47% | 2.78% | 4.02% | 6.34% |
| 2017 | 83.83% | 4.15% | 5.93% | 4.30% |
| 2018 | 74.36% | 3.80% | 10.06% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 74.69% | 2.79% | 11.48% | 7.92% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 5.42% | 14.20% | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 68.62% | 5.39% | 13.65% | 7.78% |
Medical record transcriber wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical record transcribers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown medical record transcribers have the lowest average salary at $36,621.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,621 |
| White | $38,184 |
| Black or African American | $36,697 |
| Asian | $37,061 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,389 |
Average medical record transcriber age
See how the average age of medical record transcribers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical record transcriber age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 49 |
| Asian | 24 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Medical record transcriber age breakdown
The average age of medical record transcribers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the medical record transcriber population.
Medical record transcriber age breakdown
| Medical Record Transcriber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Medical record transcriber educational attainment
The most common degree for medical record transcribers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of medical record transcribers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 8%
Medical record transcribers by degree level
| Medical record transcriber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
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Medical record transcriber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical record transcribers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,963 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, medical record transcribers earn a median annual income of $37,584 compared to $36,425 for medical record transcribers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,584 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,963 |
Medical record transcriber turnover and employment statistics
Medical record transcriber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical record transcribers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical record transcriber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical record transcriber unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 5.12% |
| 2012 | 5.49% |
| 2013 | 5.20% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.49% |
| 2016 | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 3.97% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 7.00% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average medical record transcriber tenure
The average medical record transcriber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 medical record transcribers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical record transcriber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Medical record transcriber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical record transcribers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Officer | 4.40% | 77,189 |
| Medical Assistant Instructor | 5.81% | 180,025 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 13,734 |
| Medical Record Transcriber | 8.65% | - |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Medical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 71,387 |
Similar medical record transcriber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Officer | 4.40% | 77,189 |
| Medical Assistant Instructor | 5.81% | 180,025 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 13,734 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Medical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 71,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical record transcribers
- Italian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Medical record transcriber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |