Benefits advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Benefits advisor demographics by:
Benefits advisor gender statistics
58.8% of benefits advisors are women and 41.2% of benefits advisors are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Benefits advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Benefits advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,929
Female income
$66,698
Benefits advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in benefits advisor positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of benefits advisors are female.
Benefits advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.85% | 64.15% |
| 2011 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2012 | 35.74% | 64.26% |
| 2013 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2014 | 30.63% | 69.37% |
| 2015 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2016 | 36.95% | 63.05% |
| 2017 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| 2018 | 40.09% | 59.91% |
| 2019 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2020 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2021 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
Benefits advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared benefits advisors 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% |
| Benefits Advisor | 41% | 59% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Benefits advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among benefits advisors is White, which makes up 61.6% of all benefits advisors. Comparatively, 15.3% of benefits advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of benefits advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Benefits advisor race
| Benefits advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Benefits advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how benefits advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Benefits advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.49% | 11.97% | 4.17% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 66.13% | 10.33% | 7.60% | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 66.92% | 13.32% | 6.34% | 10.67% |
| 2013 | 65.79% | 10.70% | 6.37% | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 65.49% | 12.33% | 6.85% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 65.90% | 14.20% | 5.70% | 10.99% |
| 2016 | 61.43% | 15.15% | 7.62% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 63.69% | 12.31% | 7.70% | 14.03% |
| 2018 | 64.05% | 9.99% | 5.95% | 16.12% |
| 2019 | 63.71% | 11.53% | 6.44% | 15.61% |
| 2020 | 57.49% | 13.44% | 8.21% | 16.90% |
| 2021 | 61.59% | 11.38% | 7.74% | 15.32% |
Benefits advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white benefits advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown benefits advisors have the lowest average salary at $69,275.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,275 |
| White | $77,218 |
| Black or African American | $72,145 |
| Asian | $75,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,368 |
Average benefits advisor age
See how the average age of benefits advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Benefits advisor 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 |
Benefits advisor age breakdown
The average age of benefits advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the benefits advisor population.
Benefits advisor age breakdown
| Benefits Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Benefits advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for benefits advisors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of benefits advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Benefits advisors by degree level
| Benefits advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Benefits advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, benefits advisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,810 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, benefits advisors earn a median annual income of $77,898 compared to $70,702 for benefits advisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,810 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,111 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,898 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,702 |
Benefits advisor employment statistics
Most benefits advisors work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where benefits advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where benefits advisors work.
Benefits advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Benefits advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the benefits advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most benefits advisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Benefits advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 6% |
Benefits advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for benefits advisors are insurance, professional and health care.
Benefits advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 18% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Benefits advisor turnover and employment statistics
Benefits advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for benefits advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Benefits advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Benefits advisor 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 benefits advisor tenure
The average benefits advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,370 benefits advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Benefits advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Benefits advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of benefits advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Benefits Advisor | 8.96% | - |
| Events And Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 82,798 |
| Commercial Energy Auditor | 11.05% | 46,632 |
| Environmental Protection Officer | 11.64% | 78,970 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Similar benefits advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Events And Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 82,798 |
| Commercial Energy Auditor | 11.05% | 46,632 |
| Environmental Protection Officer | 11.64% | 78,970 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by benefits advisors
The most common foreign language among benefits advisors is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- French, 5.2%
- Carrier, 3.9%
- Chinese, 2.6%
- German, 2.6%
- Other, 13.0%
Benefits advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| French | 5.2% |
| Carrier | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| German | 2.6% |
| Other | 13.0% |
