Claims adjudicator demographics and statistics in the US
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Claims adjudicator gender statistics
76.9% of claims adjudicators are women and 23.1% of claims adjudicators are men.
- Female, 76.9%
- Male, 23.1%
Claims adjudicator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.9% |
| Male | 23.1% |
Claims adjudicator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,310
Female income
$44,826
Claims adjudicator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in claims adjudicator positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of claims adjudicators are female.
Claims adjudicator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% | 80.74% |
| 2011 | 20.09% | 79.91% |
| 2012 | 20.44% | 79.56% |
| 2013 | 20.82% | 79.18% |
| 2014 | 22.44% | 77.56% |
| 2015 | 22.51% | 77.49% |
| 2016 | 22.01% | 77.99% |
| 2017 | 21.66% | 78.34% |
| 2018 | 23.24% | 76.76% |
| 2019 | 22.74% | 77.26% |
| 2020 | 21.79% | 78.21% |
| 2021 | 23.06% | 76.94% |
Claims adjudicator related jobs gender ratio
We compared claims adjudicators 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% |
| Claims Adjudicator | 23% | 77% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Claims adjudicator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among claims adjudicators is White, which makes up 63.0% of all claims adjudicators. Comparatively, 15.3% of claims adjudicators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of claims adjudicators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Claims adjudicator race
| Claims adjudicator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Claims adjudicator race and ethnicity over time
See how claims adjudicator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Claims adjudicator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.62% | 10.82% | 6.18% | 11.31% |
| 2011 | 69.12% | 10.40% | 6.56% | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 69.64% | 11.22% | 6.13% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 69.99% | 10.55% | 6.20% | 11.35% |
| 2014 | 67.96% | 11.15% | 6.40% | 12.48% |
| 2015 | 70.10% | 9.41% | 6.23% | 12.02% |
| 2016 | 65.92% | 11.20% | 6.99% | 13.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 11.08% | 6.24% | 13.02% |
| 2018 | 66.99% | 10.37% | 6.29% | 13.48% |
| 2019 | 67.57% | 9.74% | 6.54% | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 64.08% | 10.25% | 7.41% | 13.44% |
| 2021 | 63.02% | 10.51% | 6.12% | 15.34% |
Claims adjudicator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian claims adjudicators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american claims adjudicators have the lowest average salary at $46,984.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,879 |
| White | $48,628 |
| Black or African American | $46,984 |
| Asian | $53,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,752 |
Average claims adjudicator age
See how the average age of claims adjudicators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Claims adjudicator 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 |
Claims adjudicator age breakdown
The average age of claims adjudicators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the claims adjudicator population.
Claims adjudicator age breakdown
| Claims Adjudicator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Claims adjudicator educational attainment
The most common degree for claims adjudicators is bachelor's degree, with 57% of claims adjudicators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Claims adjudicators by degree level
| Claims adjudicator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Claims adjudicator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, claims adjudicators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,451 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, claims adjudicators earn a median annual income of $52,667 compared to $43,067 for claims adjudicators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,451 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,067 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,667 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,568 |
Claims adjudicator employment statistics
Most claims adjudicators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where claims adjudicators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where claims adjudicators work.
Claims adjudicator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Claims adjudicator jobs by company type
Employees with the claims adjudicator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most claims adjudicators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Claims adjudicator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 17% |
Claims adjudicator jobs by industry
The most common industries for claims adjudicators are health care, insurance and government.
Claims adjudicator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Insurance | 15% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Claims adjudicator turnover and employment statistics
Claims adjudicator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for claims adjudicators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Claims adjudicator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Claims adjudicator 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 claims adjudicator tenure
The average claims adjudicator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 882 claims adjudicators resumes in Zippia's database.
Claims adjudicator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Claims adjudicator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of claims adjudicators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Claims Adjudicator | 9.95% | - |
| Social Media Marketer | 10.00% | 52,486 |
| Policy Advisor | 11.05% | 39,659 |
| Pesticide Control Inspector | 11.64% | 45,676 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar claims adjudicator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Social Media Marketer | 10.00% | 52,486 |
| Policy Advisor | 11.05% | 39,659 |
| Pesticide Control Inspector | 11.64% | 45,676 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by claims adjudicators
The most common foreign language among claims adjudicators is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- Other, 4.7%
Claims adjudicator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% |
