Claims reviewer demographics and statistics in the US
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Claims reviewer gender statistics
69.8% of claims reviewers are women and 30.2% of claims reviewers are men.
- Female, 69.8%
- Male, 30.2%
Claims reviewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.8% |
| Male | 30.2% |
Claims reviewer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,475
Female income
$41,778
Claims reviewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in claims reviewer positions over time. Currently, 69.8% of claims reviewers are female.
Claims reviewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.56% | 71.44% |
| 2011 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2012 | 29.85% | 70.15% |
| 2013 | 30.28% | 69.72% |
| 2014 | 30.76% | 69.24% |
| 2015 | 30.65% | 69.35% |
| 2016 | 31.19% | 68.81% |
| 2017 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2018 | 30.35% | 69.65% |
| 2019 | 29.94% | 70.06% |
| 2020 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2021 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
Claims reviewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared claims reviewers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Claims Reviewer | 30% | 70% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Claims reviewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among claims reviewers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all claims reviewers. Comparatively, 16.3% of claims reviewers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.5% of claims reviewers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 15.5%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Claims reviewer race
| Claims reviewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.5% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Claims reviewer race and ethnicity over time
See how claims reviewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Claims reviewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.83% | 15.79% | 6.46% | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 62.55% | 16.08% | 6.59% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 61.75% | 15.96% | 6.40% | 13.07% |
| 2013 | 62.10% | 15.80% | 6.57% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 61.48% | 15.74% | 6.88% | 12.93% |
| 2015 | 60.86% | 15.49% | 6.67% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 59.97% | 15.98% | 6.91% | 13.94% |
| 2017 | 60.89% | 15.39% | 6.87% | 13.76% |
| 2018 | 60.70% | 14.97% | 7.05% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 60.30% | 15.17% | 6.85% | 14.66% |
| 2020 | 57.74% | 14.57% | 7.00% | 15.27% |
| 2021 | 55.43% | 15.54% | 7.17% | 16.30% |
Claims reviewer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian claims reviewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american claims reviewers have the lowest average salary at $42,961.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,029 |
| White | $43,562 |
| Black or African American | $42,961 |
| Asian | $44,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,421 |
Average claims reviewer age
See how the average age of claims reviewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Claims reviewer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Claims reviewer age breakdown
The average age of claims reviewers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the claims reviewer population.
Claims reviewer age breakdown
| Claims Reviewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Claims reviewer educational attainment
The most common degree for claims reviewers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of claims reviewers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Claims reviewers by degree level
| Claims reviewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Claims reviewer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, claims reviewers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,861 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, claims reviewers earn a median annual income of $46,737 compared to $42,156 for claims reviewers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,861 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,574 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,737 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,156 |
Claims reviewer employment statistics
Most claims reviewers work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where claims reviewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where claims reviewers work.
Claims reviewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Claims reviewer jobs by company type
Employees with the claims reviewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most claims reviewers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Claims reviewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Claims reviewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for claims reviewers are insurance, health care and professional.
Claims reviewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 27% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Claims reviewer turnover and employment statistics
Claims reviewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for claims reviewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Claims reviewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Claims reviewer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average claims reviewer tenure
The average claims reviewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,426 claims reviewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Claims reviewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Claims reviewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of claims reviewers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence Coordinator | 5.53% | 16,466 |
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Claims Reviewer | 7.19% | - |
| File Keeper | 8.60% | 3,419 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Student Library Assistant | 11.16% | 11,257 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Similar claims reviewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence Coordinator | 5.53% | 16,466 |
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| File Keeper | 8.60% | 3,419 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Student Library Assistant | 11.16% | 11,257 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by claims reviewers
The most common foreign language among claims reviewers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.2% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 13.2%
- Filipino, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- Tagalog, 5.3%
- Other, 20.9%
Claims reviewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 13.2% |
| Filipino | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| Tagalog | 5.3% |
| Other | 20.9% |
