Benefit authorizer demographics and statistics in the US
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Benefit authorizer demographics by:
Benefit authorizer gender statistics
62.5% of benefit authorizers are women and 37.5% of benefit authorizers are men.
- Female, 62.5%
- Male, 37.5%
Benefit authorizer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% |
| Male | 37.5% |
Benefit authorizer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,017
Female income
$46,087
Benefit authorizer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in benefit authorizer positions over time. Currently, 62.5% of benefit authorizers are female.
Benefit authorizer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.36% | 67.64% |
| 2011 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
| 2012 | 32.26% | 67.74% |
| 2013 | 34.36% | 65.64% |
| 2014 | 27.44% | 72.56% |
| 2015 | 26.10% | 73.90% |
| 2016 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2017 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2018 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2019 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2020 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2021 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
Benefit authorizer related jobs gender ratio
We compared benefit authorizers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Benefit Authorizer | 38% | 63% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Benefit authorizer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among benefit authorizers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all benefit authorizers. Comparatively, 14.7% of benefit authorizers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of benefit authorizers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Benefit authorizer race
| Benefit authorizer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Benefit authorizer race and ethnicity over time
See how benefit authorizer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Benefit authorizer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 13.38% | 4.06% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 64.96% | 11.73% | 7.49% | 12.96% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 14.72% | 6.23% | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 64.63% | 12.11% | 6.25% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 64.33% | 13.74% | 6.73% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 64.73% | 15.61% | 5.58% | 10.41% |
| 2016 | 60.26% | 16.56% | 7.50% | 13.12% |
| 2017 | 62.53% | 13.72% | 7.59% | 13.45% |
| 2018 | 62.89% | 11.40% | 5.83% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 62.54% | 12.94% | 6.32% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 56.33% | 14.84% | 8.09% | 16.32% |
| 2021 | 60.42% | 12.79% | 7.63% | 14.74% |
Benefit authorizer wage gap by race
According to our data, white benefit authorizers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown benefit authorizers have the lowest average salary at $47,716.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,716 |
| White | $52,706 |
| Black or African American | $49,524 |
| Asian | $51,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,406 |
Average benefit authorizer age
See how the average age of benefit authorizers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Benefit authorizer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 44 |
Benefit authorizer age breakdown
The average age of benefit authorizers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the benefit authorizer population.
Benefit authorizer age breakdown
| Benefit Authorizer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Benefit authorizer educational attainment
The most common degree for benefit authorizers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of benefit authorizers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Benefit authorizers by degree level
| Benefit authorizer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Benefit authorizer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, benefit authorizers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,701 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, benefit authorizers earn a median annual income of $53,132 compared to $48,616 for benefit authorizers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,701 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,132 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,616 |
Benefit authorizer employment statistics
Company size where benefit authorizers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where benefit authorizers work.
Benefit authorizer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Benefit authorizer turnover and employment statistics
Benefit authorizer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for benefit authorizers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Benefit authorizer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Benefit authorizer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 3.76% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 5.45% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average benefit authorizer tenure
The average benefit authorizer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 benefit authorizers resumes in Zippia's database.
Benefit authorizer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Benefit authorizer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of benefit authorizers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Estimator | 4.41% | 56,513 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Benefit Authorizer | 8.96% | - |
| Research And Development Specialist | 10.00% | 100,611 |
| Property Officer | 11.05% | 61,925 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Similar benefit authorizer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Estimator | 4.41% | 56,513 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Research And Development Specialist | 10.00% | 100,611 |
| Property Officer | 11.05% | 61,925 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Foreign languages spoken by benefit authorizers
The most common foreign language among benefit authorizers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Greek, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Benefit authorizer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Greek | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |