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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

GenderPercentages
Female61.8%
Male38.2%

Certified legal investigator gender pay gap

Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$56,645
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Certified legal investigator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201046.22%53.78%
201142.66%57.34%
201236.53%63.47%
201342.44%57.56%
201439.74%60.26%
201540.97%59.03%
201638.44%61.56%
201741.31%58.69%
201841.25%58.75%
201937.72%62.28%
202038.04%61.96%
202138.24%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 titleMaleFemale
Playground Monitor18%82%
School Crossing Guard21%79%
Crossing Guard23%77%
Certified Legal Investigator38%62%
Bouncer94%6%
Bodyguard96%4%
Rescue Boat Operator98%2%

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 racePercentages
White55.9%
Hispanic or Latino17.5%
Black or African American15.1%
Unknown6.4%
Asian4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.34%11.14%3.75%15.19%
201162.41%13.94%3.31%17.49%
201263.33%13.28%4.11%15.52%
201361.60%14.69%2.84%16.55%
201464.37%13.63%2.81%14.97%
201561.98%13.98%4.11%16.63%
201662.14%12.79%4.19%17.11%
201762.06%11.58%5.21%16.11%
201860.51%14.75%4.72%16.00%
201960.18%14.30%5.46%17.35%
202062.40%12.86%3.62%16.26%
202155.94%15.07%4.79%17.52%

Certified legal investigator wage gap by race

$59,000
$58,000
$57,000
$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Certified legal investigator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4836.5
White4341
Black or African American4647
Asian43.5
Hispanic or Latino4240

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.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Certified legal investigator age breakdown

Certified Legal Investigator YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years12%

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 degreePercentages
Bachelor's53%
Associate25%
Master's13%
Doctorate7%
Other Degrees2%

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Certified legal investigator wage gap by degree level

$73,000
$67,000
$61,000
$55,000
$49,000
$43,000
$37,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Certified legal investigator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees32%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees16%

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.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Certified legal investigator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education8%
Public15%
Private38%
Government38%

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

YearCertified legal investigator unemployment rate
20105.58%
20117.05%
20124.89%
20135.47%
20144.38%
20153.03%
20161.98%
20172.44%
20182.70%
20192.51%
20204.40%
20213.23%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Certified legal investigator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years25%
3-4 years10%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years8%
11+ years25%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
School Patrol3.84%39,950
Commissioned Security Officer6.29%109,975
Monitor7.17%5,558
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor7.20%27,819
Certified Legal Investigator8.27%-
Baggage Screener15.51%1,588

Similar certified legal investigator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
School Patrol3.84%39,950
Commissioned Security Officer6.29%109,975
Monitor7.17%5,558
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor7.20%27,819
Baggage Screener15.51%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 languagePercentages
German16.7%
Spanish16.7%
Serbian16.7%
Polish16.7%
Croatian16.7%
Other16.5%

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