Medical scribe demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical scribe gender statistics
71.6% of medical scribes are women and 28.4% of medical scribes are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Medical scribe gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Medical scribe gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,306
Female income
$30,209
Medical scribe gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical scribe positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of medical scribes are female.
Medical scribe gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.64% | 80.36% |
| 2011 | 24.10% | 75.90% |
| 2012 | 24.39% | 75.61% |
| 2013 | 25.69% | 74.31% |
| 2014 | 25.80% | 74.20% |
| 2015 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2016 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2017 | 28.82% | 71.18% |
| 2018 | 28.20% | 71.80% |
| 2019 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
| 2020 | 28.40% | 71.60% |
| 2021 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
Medical scribe related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical scribes 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 Scribe | 28% | 72% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Medical scribe demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical scribes is White, which makes up 50.5% of all medical scribes. Comparatively, 24.3% of medical scribes are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of medical scribes are Black or African American.
- White, 50.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical scribe race
| Medical scribe race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical scribe race and ethnicity over time
See how medical scribe racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical scribe race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.84% | 10.83% | 7.52% | 21.60% |
| 2011 | 56.75% | 11.09% | 7.44% | 21.49% |
| 2012 | 55.43% | 11.80% | 7.26% | 21.88% |
| 2013 | 56.29% | 11.38% | 7.55% | 21.76% |
| 2014 | 56.56% | 10.88% | 7.15% | 22.46% |
| 2015 | 55.61% | 11.49% | 7.12% | 22.81% |
| 2016 | 54.36% | 10.03% | 7.88% | 23.84% |
| 2017 | 54.43% | 9.71% | 8.52% | 23.83% |
| 2018 | 53.39% | 10.23% | 7.90% | 24.71% |
| 2019 | 55.49% | 9.54% | 8.68% | 22.42% |
| 2020 | 53.72% | 9.69% | 9.22% | 22.26% |
| 2021 | 50.47% | 9.98% | 9.70% | 24.29% |
Medical scribe wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical scribes have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical scribes have the lowest average salary at $30,890.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,436 |
| White | $30,890 |
| Black or African American | $31,270 |
| Asian | $31,867 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,075 |
Average medical scribe age
See how the average age of medical scribes varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical scribe 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 scribe age breakdown
The average age of medical scribes is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the medical scribe population.
Medical scribe age breakdown
| Medical Scribe Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Medical scribe educational attainment
The most common degree for medical scribes is bachelor's degree, with 77% of medical scribes earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Medical scribes by degree level
| Medical scribe degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Medical scribe wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical scribes with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,412 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical scribes earn a median annual income of $31,689 compared to $31,550 for medical scribes with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,412 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,082 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,689 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,550 |
Medical scribe employment statistics
Most medical scribes work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical scribes work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical scribes work.
Medical scribe jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Medical scribe jobs by company type
Employees with the medical scribe job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical scribes prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical scribe jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 1% |
Medical scribe jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical scribes are health care, professional and education.
Medical scribe industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Medical scribe turnover and employment statistics
Medical scribe unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical scribes between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical scribe unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical scribe 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 scribe tenure
The average medical scribe stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,461 medical scribes resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical scribe tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Medical scribe LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical scribes 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 Scribe | 5.81% | - |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Avian Keeper | 9.55% | 5,509 |
| Masseur | 13.02% | 12,629 |
Similar medical scribe jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Avian Keeper | 9.55% | 5,509 |
| Masseur | 13.02% | 12,629 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical scribes
The most common foreign language among medical scribes is Spanish at 56.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 56.2%
- French, 7.1%
- Arabic, 5.5%
- Hindi, 4.2%
- Urdu, 4.2%
- Other, 22.8%
Medical scribe languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.2% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Arabic | 5.5% |
| Hindi | 4.2% |
| Urdu | 4.2% |
| Other | 22.8% |
