Registered medical transcriptionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered medical transcriptionist gender statistics
95.5% of registered medical transcriptionists are women and 4.5% of registered medical transcriptionists are men.
- Female, 95.5%
- Male, 4.5%
Registered medical transcriptionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.5% |
| Male | 4.5% |
Registered medical transcriptionist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,177
Female income
$70,613
Registered medical transcriptionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered medical transcriptionist positions over time. Currently, 95.5% of registered medical transcriptionists are female.
Registered medical transcriptionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.45% | 99.55% |
| 2011 | 0.28% | 99.72% |
| 2012 | 0.47% | 99.53% |
| 2013 | 0.61% | 99.39% |
| 2014 | 0.45% | 99.55% |
| 2015 | 0.74% | 99.26% |
| 2016 | 1.48% | 98.52% |
| 2017 | 2.50% | 97.50% |
| 2018 | 4.08% | 95.92% |
| 2019 | 3.88% | 96.12% |
| 2020 | 2.86% | 97.14% |
| 2021 | 4.55% | 95.45% |
Registered medical transcriptionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered medical transcriptionists 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% |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Registered medical transcriptionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered medical transcriptionists is White, which makes up 68.6% of all registered medical transcriptionists. Comparatively, 13.7% of registered medical transcriptionists are Asian and 7.8% of registered medical transcriptionists 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%
Registered medical transcriptionist race
| Registered medical transcriptionist 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% |
Registered medical transcriptionist race and ethnicity over time
See how registered medical transcriptionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered medical transcriptionist 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% |
Registered medical transcriptionist wage gap by race
According to our data, white registered medical transcriptionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown registered medical transcriptionists have the lowest average salary at $66,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,756 |
| White | $76,513 |
| Black or African American | $67,209 |
| Asian | $69,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,436 |
Average registered medical transcriptionist age
See how the average age of registered medical transcriptionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Registered medical transcriptionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 49 |
| Asian | 24 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Registered medical transcriptionist age breakdown
The average age of registered medical transcriptionists is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the registered medical transcriptionist population.
Registered medical transcriptionist age breakdown
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Registered medical transcriptionist educational attainment
The most common degree for registered medical transcriptionists is associate degree, with 57% of registered medical transcriptionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 57%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Registered medical transcriptionists by degree level
| Registered medical transcriptionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 57% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Registered medical transcriptionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, registered medical transcriptionists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $75,074 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, registered medical transcriptionists earn a median annual income of $72,658 compared to $65,599 for registered medical transcriptionists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,658 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,599 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,074 |
Registered medical transcriptionist turnover and employment statistics
Registered medical transcriptionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered medical transcriptionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered medical transcriptionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered medical transcriptionist 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 registered medical transcriptionist tenure
The average registered medical transcriptionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 registered medical transcriptionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered medical transcriptionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Registered medical transcriptionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered medical transcriptionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical Dentist Assistant | 4.40% | 18,920 |
| Morgue Attendant | 5.81% | 44,553 |
| Research Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 55,049 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | - |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | 92,247 |
| Deep Tissue Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 26,652 |
Similar registered medical transcriptionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical Dentist Assistant | 4.40% | 18,920 |
| Morgue Attendant | 5.81% | 44,553 |
| Research Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 55,049 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | 92,247 |
| Deep Tissue Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 26,652 |