Medical transporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical transporter gender statistics
39.9% of medical transporters are women and 60.1% of medical transporters are men.
- Male, 60.1%
- Female, 39.9%
Medical transporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.1% |
| Female | 39.9% |
Medical transporter gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,599
Female income
$28,217
Medical transporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical transporter positions over time. Currently, 39.9% of medical transporters are female.
Medical transporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.68% | 86.32% |
| 2011 | 14.62% | 85.38% |
| 2012 | 15.39% | 84.61% |
| 2013 | 16.07% | 83.93% |
| 2014 | 13.68% | 86.32% |
| 2015 | 14.05% | 85.95% |
| 2016 | 14.02% | 85.98% |
| 2017 | 14.16% | 85.84% |
| 2018 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2019 | 56.01% | 43.99% |
| 2020 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2021 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
Medical transporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical transporters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Medical Transporter | 60% | 40% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Medical transporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical transporters is White, which makes up 48.1% of all medical transporters. Comparatively, 27.3% of medical transporters are Black or African American and 15.4% of medical transporters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 48.1%
- Black or African American, 27.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Medical transporter race
| Medical transporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Medical transporter race and ethnicity over time
See how medical transporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical transporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 50.90% | 25.17% | 6.36% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 50.26% | 27.33% | 4.27% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 50.92% | 24.63% | 3.66% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 48.06% | 27.26% | 4.59% | 15.35% |
Medical transporter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,616 |
| White | $28,369 |
| Black or African American | $28,816 |
| Asian | $29,167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,041 |
Average medical transporter age
See how the average age of medical transporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical transporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 45.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 49 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 30 |
Medical transporter age breakdown
The average age of medical transporters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the medical transporter population.
Medical transporter age breakdown
| Medical Transporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Medical transporter educational attainment
The most common degree for medical transporters is high school diploma, with 33% of medical transporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Medical transporters by degree level
| Medical transporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Medical transporter employment statistics
Most medical transporters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical transporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical transporters work.
Medical transporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Medical transporter jobs by company type
Employees with the medical transporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical transporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical transporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 6% |
Medical transporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical transporters are health care, professional and transportation.
Medical transporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Medical transporter turnover and employment statistics
Medical transporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical transporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical transporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical transporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 6.44% |
| 2021 | 4.15% |
Average medical transporter tenure
The average medical transporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,485 medical transporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical transporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Medical transporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical transporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Birth Attendant | 4.62% | 44,552 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Resident Aide | 6.05% | 172,071 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Medical Transporter | 8.49% | - |
Similar medical transporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Birth Attendant | 4.62% | 44,552 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Resident Aide | 6.05% | 172,071 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical transporters
The most common foreign language among medical transporters is Spanish at 87.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 5.1% and Somali is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 87.2%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Somali, 5.1%
- Swedish, 2.6%
Medical transporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.2% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Somali | 5.1% |
| Swedish | 2.6% |