Transcriber demographics and statistics in the US
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Transcriber demographics by:
Transcriber gender statistics
71.7% of transcribers are women and 28.3% of transcribers are men.
- Female, 71.7%
- Male, 28.3%
Transcriber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.7% |
| Male | 28.3% |
Transcriber gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,412
Female income
$41,600
Transcriber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transcriber positions over time. Currently, 71.7% of transcribers are female.
Transcriber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.63% | 96.37% |
| 2011 | 2.29% | 97.71% |
| 2012 | 3.73% | 96.27% |
| 2013 | 4.82% | 95.18% |
| 2014 | 3.61% | 96.39% |
| 2015 | 5.78% | 94.22% |
| 2016 | 11.06% | 88.94% |
| 2017 | 17.51% | 82.49% |
| 2018 | 26.03% | 73.97% |
| 2019 | 25.03% | 74.97% |
| 2020 | 19.60% | 80.40% |
| 2021 | 28.26% | 71.74% |
Transcriber related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Transcriber | 28% | 72% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Transcriber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transcribers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all transcribers. Comparatively, 14.5% of transcribers are Asian and 8.9% of transcribers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.0%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Transcriber race
| Transcriber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Transcriber race and ethnicity over time
See how transcriber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transcriber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.79% | 3.97% | 2.16% | 3.99% |
| 2011 | 87.17% | 3.97% | 2.22% | 4.85% |
| 2012 | 86.02% | 5.51% | 2.62% | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 88.86% | 4.14% | 2.00% | 3.28% |
| 2014 | 84.97% | 4.86% | 3.49% | 4.39% |
| 2015 | 83.86% | 4.87% | 4.16% | 4.82% |
| 2016 | 81.87% | 4.14% | 4.82% | 7.50% |
| 2017 | 80.22% | 5.52% | 6.74% | 5.46% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 5.17% | 10.87% | 10.61% |
| 2019 | 71.09% | 4.15% | 12.29% | 9.08% |
| 2020 | 61.84% | 6.78% | 15.01% | 10.68% |
| 2021 | 65.02% | 6.75% | 14.46% | 8.94% |
Transcriber wage gap by race
According to our data, white transcribers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown transcribers have the lowest average salary at $39,925.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,925 |
| White | $44,116 |
| Black or African American | $40,123 |
| Asian | $41,080 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,954 |
Average transcriber age
See how the average age of transcribers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transcriber age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 49 |
| Asian | 24 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Transcriber age breakdown
The average age of transcribers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the transcriber population.
Transcriber age breakdown
| Transcriber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Transcriber educational attainment
The most common degree for transcribers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of transcribers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Transcribers by degree level
| Transcriber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Transcriber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transcribers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,508 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, transcribers earn a median annual income of $42,479 compared to $39,417 for transcribers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,479 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,417 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,508 |
Transcriber employment statistics
Most transcribers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where transcribers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transcribers work.
Transcriber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Transcriber jobs by company type
Employees with the transcriber job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transcribers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Transcriber jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 9% |
Transcriber jobs by industry
The most common industries for transcribers are education, media and technology.
Transcriber industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Media | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Transcriber turnover and employment statistics
Transcriber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transcribers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transcriber unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 transcriber tenure
The average transcriber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,542 transcribers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transcriber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Transcriber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 189,915 |
| Laboratory Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 48,645 |
| Transcriber | 8.65% | - |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Kennel Technician | 9.55% | 30,123 |
| Orthopedic Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 27,689 |
Similar transcriber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 189,915 |
| Laboratory Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 48,645 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Kennel Technician | 9.55% | 30,123 |
| Orthopedic Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 27,689 |
Foreign languages spoken by transcribers
The most common foreign language among transcribers is Spanish at 48.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 48.8%
- French, 13.3%
- German, 5.7%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Mandarin, 4.3%
- Other, 23.2%
Transcriber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.8% |
| French | 13.3% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Mandarin | 4.3% |
| Other | 23.2% |
