Account underwriter demographics and statistics in the US
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Account underwriter gender statistics
56.6% of account underwriters are women and 43.4% of account underwriters are men.
- Female, 56.6%
- Male, 43.4%
Account underwriter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% |
| Male | 43.4% |
Account underwriter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,292
Female income
$73,758
Account underwriter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in account underwriter positions over time. Currently, 56.6% of account underwriters are female.
Account underwriter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.38% | 65.62% |
| 2011 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2012 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
| 2013 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2014 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2015 | 41.52% | 58.48% |
| 2016 | 42.71% | 57.29% |
| 2017 | 40.57% | 59.43% |
| 2018 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
| 2019 | 47.03% | 52.97% |
| 2020 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 2021 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
Account underwriter related jobs gender ratio
We compared account underwriters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Account Underwriter | 43% | 57% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Account underwriter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among account underwriters is White, which makes up 72.1% of all account underwriters. Comparatively, 9.8% of account underwriters are Black or African American and 9.6% of account underwriters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Account underwriter race
| Account underwriter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Account underwriter race and ethnicity over time
See how account underwriter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Account underwriter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.85% | 10.40% | 5.45% | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 73.40% | 11.59% | 4.56% | 8.65% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.33% | 6.00% | 9.70% |
| 2013 | 73.18% | 11.07% | 6.03% | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 72.62% | 12.06% | 4.56% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 71.13% | 11.92% | 5.37% | 9.66% |
| 2016 | 70.05% | 12.56% | 4.97% | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 70.90% | 9.55% | 7.68% | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 9.64% | 7.09% | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 70.68% | 10.92% | 6.44% | 9.70% |
| 2020 | 69.18% | 10.99% | 5.21% | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 72.06% | 9.83% | 5.64% | 9.63% |
Account underwriter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown account underwriters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american account underwriters have the lowest average salary at $70,605.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,008 |
| White | $77,952 |
| Black or African American | $70,605 |
| Asian | $77,671 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,571 |
Average account underwriter age
See how the average age of account underwriters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Account underwriter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 38 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 47.5 |
Account underwriter age breakdown
The average age of account underwriters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the account underwriter population.
Account underwriter age breakdown
| Account Underwriter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Account underwriter educational attainment
The most common degree for account underwriters is bachelor's degree, with 79% of account underwriters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Account underwriters by degree level
| Account underwriter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Account underwriter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, account underwriters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,771 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, account underwriters earn a median annual income of $82,529 compared to $63,837 for account underwriters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,771 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,529 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,837 |
Account underwriter employment statistics
Company size where account underwriters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where account underwriters work.
Account underwriter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Account underwriter jobs by industry
The most common industries for account underwriters are insurance, finance and technology.
Account underwriter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Account underwriter turnover and employment statistics
Account underwriter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for account underwriters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Account underwriter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Account underwriter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average account underwriter tenure
The average account underwriter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 account underwriters resumes in Zippia's database.
Account underwriter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Account underwriter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of account underwriters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Research Analyst | 7.33% | 85,974 |
| Auditor Sales | 7.40% | 149,244 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Customs Examiner | 7.65% | 3,143 |
| Account Underwriter | 8.77% | - |
| Senior Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 53,872 |
| Community Reinvestment ACT Officer | 19.38% | 66,311 |
Similar account underwriter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Research Analyst | 7.33% | 85,974 |
| Auditor Sales | 7.40% | 149,244 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Customs Examiner | 7.65% | 3,143 |
| Senior Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 53,872 |
| Community Reinvestment ACT Officer | 19.38% | 66,311 |
Foreign languages spoken by account underwriters
The most common foreign language among account underwriters is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Carrier, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- Korean, 11.1%
Account underwriter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Carrier | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Korean | 11.1% |