Transcriptionist demographics and statistics in the US
Transcriptionist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates transcriptionist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our transcriptionist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about transcriptionists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 51,222 transcriptionists currently employed in the United States.
- 88.7% of all transcriptionists are women, while 11.3% are men.
- The average transcriptionist age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of transcriptionists is White (65.4%), followed by Asian (14.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Black or African American (6.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
- 9% of all transcriptionists are LGBT.
- Transcriptionists are 79% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Transcriptionist demographics by:
Transcriptionist gender statistics
88.7% of transcriptionists are women and 11.3% of transcriptionists are men.
- Female, 88.7%
- Male, 11.3%
Transcriptionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.7% |
| Male | 11.3% |
Transcriptionist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,025
Female income
$43,123
Transcriptionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transcriptionist positions over time. Currently, 88.7% of transcriptionists are female.
Transcriptionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% | 98.80% |
| 2011 | 0.75% | 99.25% |
| 2012 | 1.24% | 98.76% |
| 2013 | 1.61% | 98.39% |
| 2014 | 1.20% | 98.80% |
| 2015 | 1.95% | 98.05% |
| 2016 | 3.86% | 96.14% |
| 2017 | 6.42% | 93.58% |
| 2018 | 10.22% | 89.78% |
| 2019 | 9.74% | 90.26% |
| 2020 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2021 | 11.30% | 88.70% |
Transcriptionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Transcriptionist | 11% | 89% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Transcriptionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transcriptionists is White, which makes up 65.4% of all transcriptionists. Comparatively, 14.4% of transcriptionists are Asian and 8.8% of transcriptionists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.4%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Transcriptionist race
| Transcriptionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Transcriptionist race and ethnicity over time
See how transcriptionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transcriptionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.14% | 3.83% | 2.09% | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 87.52% | 3.83% | 2.14% | 4.74% |
| 2012 | 86.37% | 5.38% | 2.54% | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 89.21% | 4.01% | 1.92% | 3.16% |
| 2014 | 85.32% | 4.72% | 3.42% | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 84.21% | 4.73% | 4.08% | 4.70% |
| 2016 | 82.22% | 4.01% | 4.75% | 7.38% |
| 2017 | 80.58% | 5.38% | 6.66% | 5.35% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 5.03% | 10.79% | 10.49% |
| 2019 | 71.44% | 4.02% | 12.21% | 8.96% |
| 2020 | 62.19% | 6.65% | 14.93% | 10.56% |
| 2021 | 65.37% | 6.62% | 14.38% | 8.83% |
Transcriptionist wage gap by race
According to our data, white transcriptionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown transcriptionists have the lowest average salary at $42,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,244 |
| White | $44,409 |
| Black or African American | $42,349 |
| Asian | $42,852 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,306 |
Average transcriptionist age
See how the average age of transcriptionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transcriptionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 49 |
| Asian | 24 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Transcriptionist age breakdown
The average age of transcriptionists is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the transcriptionist population.
Transcriptionist age breakdown
| Transcriptionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Transcriptionist educational attainment
The most common degree for transcriptionists is bachelor's degree, with 39% of transcriptionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Transcriptionists by degree level
| Transcriptionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Transcriptionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transcriptionists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,101 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, transcriptionists earn a median annual income of $43,576 compared to $41,974 for transcriptionists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,576 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,974 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,101 |
Transcriptionist employment statistics
Most transcriptionists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where transcriptionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transcriptionists work.
Transcriptionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Transcriptionist jobs by company type
Employees with the transcriptionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transcriptionists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transcriptionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
Transcriptionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for transcriptionists are health care, professional and technology.
Transcriptionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Transcriptionist turnover and employment statistics
Transcriptionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transcriptionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transcriptionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 transcriptionist tenure
The average transcriptionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,589 transcriptionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Transcriptionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Transcriptionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Respiratory Care Assistant | 5.81% | 134,726 |
| Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor | 7.76% | 35,451 |
| Transcriptionist | 8.65% | - |
| Pharmacist Aide | 9.41% | 87,146 |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | 92,247 |
| Reiki Master | 13.02% | 20,934 |
Similar transcriptionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Respiratory Care Assistant | 5.81% | 134,726 |
| Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor | 7.76% | 35,451 |
| Pharmacist Aide | 9.41% | 87,146 |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | 92,247 |
| Reiki Master | 13.02% | 20,934 |
Foreign languages spoken by transcriptionists
The most common foreign language among transcriptionists is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- French, 15.1%
- German, 6.0%
- Japanese, 5.2%
- Italian, 3.2%
- Other, 16.7%
Transcriptionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| French | 15.1% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Japanese | 5.2% |
| Italian | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.7% |
