Crime scene investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Crime scene investigator demographics by:
Crime scene investigator gender statistics
39.0% of crime scene investigators are women and 61.0% of crime scene investigators are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Crime scene investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Crime scene investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,939
Female income
$51,031
Crime scene investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime scene investigator positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of crime scene investigators are female.
Crime scene investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.16% | 36.84% |
| 2011 | 63.95% | 36.05% |
| 2012 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2013 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2014 | 61.82% | 38.18% |
| 2015 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2016 | 60.50% | 39.50% |
| 2017 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2018 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2019 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2020 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2021 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
Crime scene investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared crime scene investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Crime Scene Investigator | 61% | 39% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Crime scene investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crime scene investigators is White, which makes up 63.0% of all crime scene investigators. Comparatively, 16.7% of crime scene investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of crime scene investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Crime scene investigator race
| Crime scene investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Crime scene investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how crime scene investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crime scene investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.26% | 11.38% | 2.60% | 15.17% |
| 2011 | 66.55% | 13.61% | 1.97% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 12.45% | 3.02% | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 65.46% | 13.20% | 1.96% | 17.14% |
| 2014 | 68.79% | 11.52% | 1.78% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 66.91% | 10.68% | 2.75% | 16.70% |
| 2016 | 66.07% | 11.38% | 3.06% | 16.72% |
| 2017 | 66.01% | 11.95% | 2.80% | 16.87% |
| 2018 | 64.76% | 12.30% | 2.95% | 16.50% |
| 2019 | 66.23% | 10.18% | 2.49% | 18.10% |
| 2020 | 62.36% | 11.42% | 3.00% | 18.79% |
| 2021 | 63.02% | 11.76% | 2.82% | 16.74% |
Crime scene investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian crime scene investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown crime scene investigators have the lowest average salary at $55,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,067 |
| White | $60,522 |
| Black or African American | $56,242 |
| Asian | $68,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,321 |
Average crime scene investigator age
See how the average age of crime scene investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crime scene investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Crime scene investigator age breakdown
The average age of crime scene investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the crime scene investigator population.
Crime scene investigator age breakdown
| Crime Scene Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Crime scene investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for crime scene investigators is bachelor's degree, with 62% of crime scene investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Crime scene investigators by degree level
| Crime scene investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Crime scene investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crime scene investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,311 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, crime scene investigators earn a median annual income of $69,375 compared to $53,322 for crime scene investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,311 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,375 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,322 |
Crime scene investigator employment statistics
Most crime scene investigators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where crime scene investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crime scene investigators work.
Crime scene investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Crime scene investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the crime scene investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crime scene investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Crime scene investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 69% |
Crime scene investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for crime scene investigators are government, education and health care.
Crime scene investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 65% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Crime scene investigator turnover and employment statistics
Crime scene investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crime scene investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crime scene investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crime scene investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average crime scene investigator tenure
The average crime scene investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 803 crime scene investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Crime scene investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Crime scene investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crime scene investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | 2,515 |
| Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant | 7.15% | 1,975 |
| Crime Scene Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar crime scene investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | 2,515 |
| Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant | 7.15% | 1,975 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by crime scene investigators
The most common foreign language among crime scene investigators is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Turkish, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Crime scene investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Turkish | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
