Medical transcriber demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical transcriber demographics by:
Medical transcriber gender statistics
88.9% of medical transcribers are women and 11.1% of medical transcribers are men.
- Female, 88.9%
- Male, 11.1%
Medical transcriber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.9% |
| Male | 11.1% |
Medical transcriber gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,626
Female income
$33,688
Medical transcriber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical transcriber positions over time. Currently, 88.9% of medical transcribers are female.
Medical transcriber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.18% | 98.82% |
| 2011 | 0.74% | 99.26% |
| 2012 | 1.22% | 98.78% |
| 2013 | 1.58% | 98.42% |
| 2014 | 1.17% | 98.83% |
| 2015 | 1.91% | 98.09% |
| 2016 | 3.79% | 96.21% |
| 2017 | 6.31% | 93.69% |
| 2018 | 10.05% | 89.95% |
| 2019 | 9.58% | 90.42% |
| 2020 | 7.18% | 92.82% |
| 2021 | 11.11% | 88.89% |
Medical transcriber related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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 Transcriber | 11% | 89% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Medical transcriber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical transcribers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all medical transcribers. Comparatively, 14.4% of medical transcribers are Asian and 8.9% of medical transcribers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Medical transcriber race
| Medical transcriber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Medical transcriber race and ethnicity over time
See how medical transcriber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical transcriber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.04% | 3.87% | 2.11% | 3.91% |
| 2011 | 87.42% | 3.87% | 2.16% | 4.77% |
| 2012 | 86.27% | 5.42% | 2.57% | 3.93% |
| 2013 | 89.10% | 4.05% | 1.94% | 3.20% |
| 2014 | 85.22% | 4.76% | 3.44% | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 84.10% | 4.77% | 4.10% | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 82.12% | 4.05% | 4.77% | 7.42% |
| 2017 | 80.47% | 5.42% | 6.68% | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 71.00% | 5.07% | 10.81% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 71.34% | 4.05% | 12.23% | 9.00% |
| 2020 | 62.09% | 6.69% | 14.95% | 10.60% |
| 2021 | 65.27% | 6.66% | 14.40% | 8.86% |
Medical transcriber wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical transcribers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown medical transcribers have the lowest average salary at $33,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,129 |
| White | $34,503 |
| Black or African American | $33,196 |
| Asian | $33,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,805 |
Average medical transcriber age
See how the average age of medical transcribers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical transcriber age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 49 |
| Asian | 24 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Medical transcriber age breakdown
The average age of medical transcribers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the medical transcriber population.
Medical transcriber age breakdown
| Medical Transcriber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Medical transcriber educational attainment
The most common degree for medical transcribers is bachelor's degree, with 36% of medical transcribers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Medical transcribers by degree level
| Medical transcriber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Medical transcriber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical transcribers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,309 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, medical transcribers earn a median annual income of $33,976 compared to $32,957 for medical transcribers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,976 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,957 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,309 |
Medical transcriber employment statistics
Most medical transcribers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical transcribers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical transcribers work.
Medical transcriber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Medical transcriber jobs by company type
Employees with the medical transcriber job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical transcribers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical transcriber jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Medical transcriber jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical transcribers are health care, professional and technology.
Medical transcriber industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Medical transcriber turnover and employment statistics
Medical transcriber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical transcribers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical transcriber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical 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 transcriber tenure
The average medical transcriber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 medical transcribers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical transcriber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Medical transcriber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 31,588 |
| MD | 5.81% | 58,569 |
| Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor | 7.76% | 35,451 |
| Medical Transcriber | 8.65% | - |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 34,262 |
Similar medical transcriber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 31,588 |
| MD | 5.81% | 58,569 |
| Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor | 7.76% | 35,451 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 34,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical transcribers
The most common foreign language among medical transcribers is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- French, 13.6%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Albanian, 4.5%
- Cantonese, 4.5%
- Other, 9.3%
Medical transcriber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Albanian | 4.5% |
| Cantonese | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.3% |
