Medical records administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical records administrator gender statistics
78.8% of medical records administrators are women and 21.2% of medical records administrators are men.
- Female, 78.8%
- Male, 21.2%
Medical records administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.8% |
| Male | 21.2% |
Medical records administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,540
Female income
$79,020
Medical records administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical records administrator positions over time. Currently, 78.8% of medical records administrators are female.
Medical records administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.36% | 75.64% |
| 2011 | 22.97% | 77.03% |
| 2012 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2013 | 23.62% | 76.38% |
| 2014 | 23.36% | 76.64% |
| 2015 | 23.74% | 76.26% |
| 2016 | 22.55% | 77.45% |
| 2017 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2018 | 22.24% | 77.76% |
| 2019 | 21.54% | 78.46% |
| 2020 | 20.57% | 79.43% |
| 2021 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
Medical records administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical records administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Medical Records Administrator | 21% | 79% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Medical records administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical records administrators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all medical records administrators. Comparatively, 14.5% of medical records administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of medical records administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical records administrator race
| Medical records administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical records administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how medical records administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical records administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.98% | 11.41% | 5.47% | 10.31% |
| 2011 | 71.25% | 11.14% | 4.98% | 10.63% |
| 2012 | 68.90% | 11.52% | 5.36% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 69.61% | 11.94% | 5.73% | 10.74% |
| 2014 | 68.64% | 12.20% | 5.74% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 68.15% | 11.80% | 5.95% | 11.62% |
| 2016 | 67.79% | 11.28% | 5.98% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 68.27% | 10.69% | 5.89% | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 66.33% | 11.64% | 6.28% | 13.16% |
| 2019 | 68.39% | 10.54% | 5.85% | 12.68% |
| 2020 | 65.58% | 10.74% | 5.78% | 13.16% |
| 2021 | 61.74% | 11.81% | 6.91% | 14.55% |
Medical records administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical records administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical records administrators have the lowest average salary at $81,531.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,728 |
| White | $84,253 |
| Black or African American | $81,531 |
| Asian | $87,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,111 |
Average medical records administrator age
See how the average age of medical records administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical records administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Medical records administrator age breakdown
The average age of medical records administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the medical records administrator population.
Medical records administrator age breakdown
| Medical Records Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Medical records administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for medical records administrators is bachelor's degree, with 39% of medical records administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Medical records administrators by degree level
| Medical records administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Medical records administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical records administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,645 annually. With a Master's degree, medical records administrators earn a median annual income of $92,501 compared to $84,074 for medical records administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,501 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,074 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,645 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,854 |
Medical records administrator employment statistics
Most medical records administrators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical records administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical records administrators work.
Medical records administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Medical records administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the medical records administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical records administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical records administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 5% |
Medical records administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical records administrators are health care, professional and non profits.
Medical records administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Medical records administrator turnover and employment statistics
Medical records administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical records administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical records administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical records administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average medical records administrator tenure
The average medical records administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 756 medical records administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical records administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Medical records administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical records administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Commercial Installation Electrician Manager | 4.08% | 63,308 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 9,888 |
| Medical Records Administrator | 11.66% | - |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
| Director Of Placement | 16.20% | 7,178 |
Similar medical records administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Commercial Installation Electrician Manager | 4.08% | 63,308 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 9,888 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
| Director Of Placement | 16.20% | 7,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical records administrators
The most common foreign language among medical records administrators is Spanish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 44.8%
- French, 10.3%
- Russian, 10.3%
- German, 6.9%
- Romanian, 6.9%
- Other, 20.8%
Medical records administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Russian | 10.3% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Romanian | 6.9% |
| Other | 20.8% |
