Certified legal investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified legal investigator gender statistics
61.8% of certified legal investigators are women and 38.2% of certified legal investigators are men.
- Female, 61.8%
- Male, 38.2%
Certified legal investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.8% |
| Male | 38.2% |
Certified legal investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,645
Female income
$47,527
Certified legal investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified legal investigator positions over time. Currently, 61.8% of certified legal investigators are female.
Certified legal investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2011 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2012 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2013 | 42.44% | 57.56% |
| 2014 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2015 | 40.97% | 59.03% |
| 2016 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2017 | 41.31% | 58.69% |
| 2018 | 41.25% | 58.75% |
| 2019 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
| 2020 | 38.04% | 61.96% |
| 2021 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
Certified legal investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified legal investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Certified Legal Investigator | 38% | 62% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Certified legal investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified legal investigators is White, which makes up 55.9% of all certified legal investigators. Comparatively, 17.5% of certified legal investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of certified legal investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Certified legal investigator race
| Certified legal investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Certified legal investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how certified legal investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified legal investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.34% | 11.14% | 3.75% | 15.19% |
| 2011 | 62.41% | 13.94% | 3.31% | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 63.33% | 13.28% | 4.11% | 15.52% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 14.69% | 2.84% | 16.55% |
| 2014 | 64.37% | 13.63% | 2.81% | 14.97% |
| 2015 | 61.98% | 13.98% | 4.11% | 16.63% |
| 2016 | 62.14% | 12.79% | 4.19% | 17.11% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 11.58% | 5.21% | 16.11% |
| 2018 | 60.51% | 14.75% | 4.72% | 16.00% |
| 2019 | 60.18% | 14.30% | 5.46% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 12.86% | 3.62% | 16.26% |
| 2021 | 55.94% | 15.07% | 4.79% | 17.52% |
Certified legal investigator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,980 |
| White | $57,767 |
| Black or African American | $53,078 |
| Asian | $57,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,439 |
Average certified legal investigator age
See how the average age of certified legal investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified legal investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 36.5 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Asian | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
Certified legal investigator age breakdown
The average age of certified legal investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the certified legal investigator population.
Certified legal investigator age breakdown
| Certified Legal Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Certified legal investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for certified legal investigators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of certified legal investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Certified legal investigators by degree level
| Certified legal investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Certified legal investigator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,503 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,364 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,987 |
Certified legal investigator employment statistics
Company size where certified legal investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified legal investigators work.
Certified legal investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Certified legal investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the certified legal investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified legal investigators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Certified legal investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 38% |
Certified legal investigator turnover and employment statistics
Certified legal investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified legal investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified legal investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified legal investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 7.05% |
| 2012 | 4.89% |
| 2013 | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 4.38% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 4.40% |
| 2021 | 3.23% |
Average certified legal investigator tenure
The average certified legal investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 certified legal investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified legal investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Certified legal investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified legal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Commissioned Security Officer | 6.29% | 109,975 |
| Monitor | 7.17% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 27,819 |
| Certified Legal Investigator | 8.27% | - |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
Similar certified legal investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Commissioned Security Officer | 6.29% | 109,975 |
| Monitor | 7.17% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 27,819 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified legal investigators
The most common foreign language among certified legal investigators is German at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 16.7% and Serbian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- German, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Serbian, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Croatian, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Certified legal investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Serbian | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Croatian | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |