Claim attorney demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Claim attorney demographics by:
Claim attorney gender statistics
42.1% of claim attorneys are women and 57.9% of claim attorneys are men.
- Male, 57.9%
- Female, 42.1%
Claim attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.9% |
| Female | 42.1% |
Claim attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,330
Female income
$68,298
Claim attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in claim attorney positions over time. Currently, 42.1% of claim attorneys are female.
Claim attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
| 2011 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2012 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2013 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2014 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2015 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2016 | 60.34% | 39.66% |
| 2017 | 60.45% | 39.55% |
| 2018 | 60.84% | 39.16% |
| 2019 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 2020 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2021 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
Claim attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared claim attorneys with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Claim Attorney | 58% | 42% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Claim attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among claim attorneys is White, which makes up 75.1% of all claim attorneys. Comparatively, 8.0% of claim attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of claim attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Claim attorney race
| Claim attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Claim attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how claim attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Claim attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.75% | 5.30% | 4.94% | 6.16% |
| 2011 | 81.52% | 5.61% | 5.10% | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 81.59% | 5.24% | 5.27% | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 81.35% | 5.32% | 5.31% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 80.69% | 5.82% | 5.54% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 80.59% | 5.48% | 5.62% | 6.48% |
| 2016 | 80.03% | 5.55% | 5.78% | 6.76% |
| 2017 | 80.05% | 5.52% | 5.75% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 79.41% | 5.70% | 5.68% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 78.95% | 5.67% | 6.06% | 7.21% |
| 2020 | 76.43% | 5.58% | 6.37% | 7.36% |
| 2021 | 75.09% | 5.72% | 6.53% | 7.95% |
Claim attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian claim attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american claim attorneys have the lowest average salary at $69,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,760 |
| White | $73,676 |
| Black or African American | $69,229 |
| Asian | $76,909 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,326 |
Average claim attorney age
See how the average age of claim attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Claim attorney age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Claim attorney age breakdown
The average age of claim attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the claim attorney population.
Claim attorney age breakdown
| Claim Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Claim attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for claim attorneys is doctoral degree, with 50% of claim attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 42% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Doctorate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Claim attorneys by degree level
| Claim attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
Claim attorney jobs you might like
Claim attorney employment statistics
Most claim attorneys work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where claim attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where claim attorneys work.
Claim attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Claim attorney jobs by company type
Employees with the claim attorney job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most claim attorneys prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Claim attorney jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 9% |
Claim attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for claim attorneys are insurance, finance and government.
Claim attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Claim attorney turnover and employment statistics
Claim attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for claim attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Claim attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Claim attorney unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average claim attorney tenure
The average claim attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 285 claim attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Claim attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Claim attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of claim attorneys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Claim Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar claim attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by claim attorneys
The most common foreign language among claim attorneys is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Other, 8.5%
Claim attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.5% |