Claims benefit specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Claims benefit specialist gender statistics
80.4% of claims benefit specialists are women and 19.6% of claims benefit specialists are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 19.6%
Claims benefit specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.4% |
| Male | 19.6% |
Claims benefit specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,750
Female income
$47,602
Claims benefit specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in claims benefit specialist positions over time. Currently, 80.4% of claims benefit specialists are female.
Claims benefit specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% | 83.72% |
| 2011 | 17.00% | 83.00% |
| 2012 | 17.31% | 82.69% |
| 2013 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2014 | 19.09% | 80.91% |
| 2015 | 19.15% | 80.85% |
| 2016 | 18.71% | 81.29% |
| 2017 | 18.40% | 81.60% |
| 2018 | 19.80% | 80.20% |
| 2019 | 19.35% | 80.65% |
| 2020 | 18.50% | 81.50% |
| 2021 | 19.63% | 80.37% |
Claims benefit specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared claims benefit specialists 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 Benefit Specialist | 20% | 80% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Claims benefit specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among claims benefit specialists is White, which makes up 61.6% of all claims benefit specialists. Comparatively, 16.9% of claims benefit specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of claims benefit specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Claims benefit specialist race
| Claims benefit specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Claims benefit specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how claims benefit specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Claims benefit specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.19% | 11.67% | 5.30% | 12.87% |
| 2011 | 67.70% | 11.26% | 5.68% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 68.22% | 12.07% | 5.25% | 12.80% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 11.40% | 5.32% | 12.91% |
| 2014 | 66.54% | 12.00% | 5.52% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 10.26% | 5.35% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 64.50% | 12.06% | 6.11% | 14.74% |
| 2017 | 65.84% | 11.94% | 5.36% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 65.57% | 11.23% | 5.41% | 15.04% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 10.59% | 5.66% | 15.13% |
| 2020 | 62.66% | 11.10% | 6.52% | 15.00% |
| 2021 | 61.60% | 11.37% | 5.24% | 16.89% |
Claims benefit specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian claims benefit specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american claims benefit specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,254 |
| White | $51,966 |
| Black or African American | $50,075 |
| Asian | $57,647 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,108 |
Average claims benefit specialist age
See how the average age of claims benefit specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Claims benefit specialist 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 benefit specialist age breakdown
The average age of claims benefit specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the claims benefit specialist population.
Claims benefit specialist age breakdown
| Claims Benefit Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Claims benefit specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for claims benefit specialists is bachelor's degree, with 40% of claims benefit specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Claims benefit specialists by degree level
| Claims benefit specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Claims benefit specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, claims benefit specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,698 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, claims benefit specialists earn a median annual income of $56,629 compared to $45,592 for claims benefit specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,698 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,592 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,629 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,023 |
Claims benefit specialist employment statistics
Most claims benefit specialists work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where claims benefit specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where claims benefit specialists work.
Claims benefit specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Claims benefit specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the claims benefit specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most claims benefit specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Claims benefit specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 3% |
Claims benefit specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for claims benefit specialists are insurance, health care and professional.
Claims benefit specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Claims benefit specialist turnover and employment statistics
Claims benefit specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for claims benefit specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Claims benefit specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Claims benefit specialist 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 benefit specialist tenure
The average claims benefit specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,112 claims benefit specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Claims benefit specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Claims benefit specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of claims benefit specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Supply Planner | 8.65% | 39,798 |
| Claims Benefit Specialist | 9.95% | - |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | 87,010 |
| Energy Analyst | 11.05% | 14,743 |
| Licensing Coordinator | 11.64% | 16,798 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar claims benefit specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Supply Planner | 8.65% | 39,798 |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | 87,010 |
| Energy Analyst | 11.05% | 14,743 |
| Licensing Coordinator | 11.64% | 16,798 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by claims benefit specialists
The most common foreign language among claims benefit specialists is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.5% and German is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- German, 9.5%
- Carrier, 9.5%
- Romanian, 4.8%
- Other, 14.3%
Claims benefit specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| German | 9.5% |
| Carrier | 9.5% |
| Romanian | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |