Case investigator demographics and statistics in the US
Case investigator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates case investigator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our case investigator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about case investigators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 16,063 case investigators currently employed in the United States.
- 59.3% of all case investigators are women, while 40.7% are men.
- The average case investigator age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of case investigators is White (62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.9%), Black or African American (11.8%) and Unknown (5.0%).
- Case investigators are most in-demand in Chandler, AZ.
- The non profits industry is the highest-paying for case investigators.
- 9% of all case investigators are LGBT.
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Case investigator demographics by:
Case investigator gender statistics
59.3% of case investigators are women and 40.7% of case investigators are men.
- Female, 59.3%
- Male, 40.7%
Case investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% |
| Male | 40.7% |
Case investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,476
Female income
$48,223
Case investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in case investigator positions over time. Currently, 59.3% of case investigators are female.
Case investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2011 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2012 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2013 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2014 | 41.55% | 58.45% |
| 2015 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2016 | 40.21% | 59.79% |
| 2017 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2018 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2019 | 40.38% | 59.62% |
| 2020 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2021 | 40.68% | 59.32% |
Case investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared case 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% |
| Case Investigator | 41% | 59% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Case investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among case investigators is White, which makes up 62.8% of all case investigators. Comparatively, 16.9% of case investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of case investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Case investigator race
| Case investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Case investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how case investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Case investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.03% | 11.46% | 2.60% | 15.30% |
| 2011 | 66.33% | 13.70% | 1.97% | 14.73% |
| 2012 | 65.96% | 12.54% | 3.02% | 15.68% |
| 2013 | 65.23% | 13.28% | 1.96% | 17.28% |
| 2014 | 68.57% | 11.61% | 1.78% | 15.70% |
| 2015 | 66.68% | 10.77% | 2.75% | 16.83% |
| 2016 | 65.84% | 11.47% | 3.06% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 65.78% | 12.03% | 2.80% | 17.01% |
| 2018 | 64.53% | 12.39% | 2.96% | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 66.01% | 10.27% | 2.49% | 18.23% |
| 2020 | 62.13% | 11.51% | 3.00% | 18.92% |
| 2021 | 62.79% | 11.85% | 2.83% | 16.88% |
Case investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian case investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown case investigators have the lowest average salary at $51,604.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,604 |
| White | $56,132 |
| Black or African American | $52,583 |
| Asian | $62,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,077 |
Average case investigator age
See how the average age of case investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Case 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 |
Case investigator age breakdown
The average age of case investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the case investigator population.
Case investigator age breakdown
| Case Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Case investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for case investigators is bachelor's degree, with 57% of case investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Case investigators by degree level
| Case investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Case investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, case investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,386 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, case investigators earn a median annual income of $63,386 compared to $50,146 for case investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,386 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,252 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,386 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,146 |
Case investigator employment statistics
Most case investigators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where case investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where case investigators work.
Case investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Case investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the case investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most case investigators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Case investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 35% |
Case investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for case investigators are government, professional and education.
Case investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Education | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Case investigator turnover and employment statistics
Case investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for case investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Case investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Case 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 case investigator tenure
The average case investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 case investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Case investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Case investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of case 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Police Booking Officer | 7.15% | 56,620 |
| Case Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar case investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Police Booking Officer | 7.15% | 56,620 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by case investigators
The most common foreign language among case investigators is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Bulgarian, 9.1%
Case investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Bulgarian | 9.1% |
