Accident investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Accident investigator gender statistics
15.0% of accident investigators are women and 85.0% of accident investigators are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Accident investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Accident investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,996
Female income
$40,140
Accident investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in accident investigator positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of accident investigators are female.
Accident investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| 2012 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2013 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2014 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2015 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2016 | 84.74% | 15.26% |
| 2017 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2018 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2019 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2020 | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 2021 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
Accident investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared accident investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Accident Investigator | 85% | 15% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Accident investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among accident investigators is White, which makes up 63.3% of all accident investigators. Comparatively, 14.7% of accident investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of accident investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Accident investigator race
| Accident investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Accident investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how accident investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Accident investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 12.49% | 2.91% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 66.88% | 14.72% | 2.27% | 12.54% |
| 2012 | 66.51% | 13.56% | 3.33% | 13.49% |
| 2013 | 65.78% | 14.31% | 2.27% | 15.09% |
| 2014 | 69.11% | 12.63% | 2.09% | 13.51% |
| 2015 | 67.23% | 11.79% | 3.06% | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 66.39% | 12.49% | 3.37% | 14.67% |
| 2017 | 66.33% | 13.06% | 3.10% | 14.82% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 13.41% | 3.26% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 66.56% | 11.29% | 2.80% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 62.68% | 12.53% | 3.31% | 16.73% |
| 2021 | 63.34% | 12.87% | 3.13% | 14.69% |
Accident investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian accident investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown accident investigators have the lowest average salary at $44,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,132 |
| White | $48,814 |
| Black or African American | $45,021 |
| Asian | $55,015 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,920 |
Average accident investigator age
See how the average age of accident investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Accident investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Accident investigator age breakdown
The average age of accident investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the accident investigator population.
Accident investigator age breakdown
| Accident Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Accident investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for accident investigators is bachelor's degree, with 54% of accident investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Accident investigators by degree level
| Accident investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Accident investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, accident investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,732 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, accident investigators earn a median annual income of $56,470 compared to $41,986 for accident investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,732 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,586 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,470 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,986 |
Accident investigator employment statistics
Most accident investigators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where accident investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where accident investigators work.
Accident investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Accident investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the accident investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most accident investigators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Accident investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 27% |
Accident investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for accident investigators are government, transportation and manufacturing.
Accident investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Accident investigator turnover and employment statistics
Accident investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for accident investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accident investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Accident investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average accident investigator tenure
The average accident investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 456 accident investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Accident investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Accident investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of accident investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Officer | 5.55% | 57,211 |
| Policeman | 7.15% | 456 |
| Accident Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar accident investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Officer | 5.55% | 57,211 |
| Policeman | 7.15% | 456 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by accident investigators
The most common foreign language among accident investigators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
Accident investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |