Claim approver demographics and statistics in the US
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Claim approver gender statistics
74.4% of claim approvers are women and 25.6% of claim approvers are men.
- Female, 74.4%
- Male, 25.6%
Claim approver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.4% |
| Male | 25.6% |
Claim approver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,749
Female income
$45,257
Claim approver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in claim approver positions over time. Currently, 74.4% of claim approvers are female.
Claim approver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2011 | 22.36% | 77.64% |
| 2012 | 22.73% | 77.27% |
| 2013 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2014 | 24.90% | 75.10% |
| 2015 | 24.97% | 75.03% |
| 2016 | 24.43% | 75.57% |
| 2017 | 24.06% | 75.94% |
| 2018 | 25.75% | 74.25% |
| 2019 | 25.21% | 74.79% |
| 2020 | 24.19% | 75.81% |
| 2021 | 25.56% | 74.44% |
Claim approver related jobs gender ratio
We compared claim approvers 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% |
| Claim Approver | 26% | 74% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Claim approver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among claim approvers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all claim approvers. Comparatively, 16.3% of claim approvers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of claim approvers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Claim approver race
| Claim approver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Claim approver race and ethnicity over time
See how claim approver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Claim approver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.44% | 10.78% | 5.54% | 12.25% |
| 2011 | 68.94% | 10.37% | 5.92% | 12.55% |
| 2012 | 69.47% | 11.18% | 5.49% | 12.17% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.51% | 5.56% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 67.78% | 11.11% | 5.75% | 13.41% |
| 2015 | 69.93% | 9.37% | 5.59% | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 65.74% | 11.17% | 6.35% | 14.11% |
| 2017 | 67.09% | 11.04% | 5.59% | 13.95% |
| 2018 | 66.81% | 10.34% | 5.65% | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 67.40% | 9.70% | 5.90% | 14.50% |
| 2020 | 63.91% | 10.21% | 6.76% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 62.84% | 10.48% | 5.47% | 16.27% |
Claim approver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian claim approvers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american claim approvers have the lowest average salary at $47,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,317 |
| White | $49,066 |
| Black or African American | $47,419 |
| Asian | $53,988 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,190 |
Average claim approver age
See how the average age of claim approvers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Claim approver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 41 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 43 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Claim approver age breakdown
The average age of claim approvers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the claim approver population.
Claim approver age breakdown
| Claim Approver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Claim approver educational attainment
The most common degree for claim approvers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of claim approvers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Claim approvers by degree level
| Claim approver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Claim approver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, claim approvers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,895 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, claim approvers earn a median annual income of $53,109 compared to $43,494 for claim approvers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,895 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,494 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,109 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,994 |
Claim approver employment statistics
Company size where claim approvers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where claim approvers work.
Claim approver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Claim approver jobs by industry
The most common industries for claim approvers are insurance, finance and health care.
Claim approver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Claim approver turnover and employment statistics
Claim approver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for claim approvers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Claim approver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Claim approver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.07% |
| 2014 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average claim approver tenure
The average claim approver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 claim approvers resumes in Zippia's database.
Claim approver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Claim approver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of claim approvers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator | 4.41% | 12,567 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Claim Approver | 9.95% | - |
| Regional Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 104,640 |
| Hospital Insurance Representative | 11.05% | 39,948 |
| Certified Driver Examiner | 11.64% | 36,416 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Similar claim approver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator | 4.41% | 12,567 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Regional Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 104,640 |
| Hospital Insurance Representative | 11.05% | 39,948 |
| Certified Driver Examiner | 11.64% | 36,416 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Foreign languages spoken by claim approvers
The most common foreign language among claim approvers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Claim approver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |