Criminal investigative agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Criminal investigative agent gender statistics
21.0% of criminal investigative agents are women and 79.0% of criminal investigative agents are men.
- Male, 79.0%
- Female, 21.0%
Criminal investigative agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.0% |
| Female | 21.0% |
Criminal investigative agent gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,647
Female income
$51,900
Criminal investigative agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in criminal investigative agent positions over time. Currently, 21.0% of criminal investigative agents are female.
Criminal investigative agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.54% | 19.46% |
| 2011 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2012 | 77.93% | 22.07% |
| 2013 | 77.93% | 22.07% |
| 2014 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2015 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2016 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2017 | 75.78% | 24.22% |
| 2018 | 77.73% | 22.27% |
| 2019 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2020 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2021 | 79.04% | 20.96% |
Criminal investigative agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared criminal investigative agents 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% |
| Criminal Investigative Agent | 79% | 21% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Criminal investigative agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among criminal investigative agents is White, which makes up 62.8% of all criminal investigative agents. Comparatively, 17.2% of criminal investigative agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of criminal investigative agents are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Criminal investigative agent race
| Criminal investigative agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Criminal investigative agent race and ethnicity over time
See how criminal investigative agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Criminal investigative agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 11.09% | 2.61% | 15.61% |
| 2011 | 66.38% | 13.33% | 1.98% | 15.03% |
| 2012 | 66.02% | 12.16% | 3.03% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 65.29% | 12.91% | 1.97% | 17.58% |
| 2014 | 68.62% | 11.24% | 1.79% | 16.00% |
| 2015 | 66.74% | 10.39% | 2.76% | 17.14% |
| 2016 | 65.90% | 11.10% | 3.07% | 17.16% |
| 2017 | 65.84% | 11.66% | 2.81% | 17.31% |
| 2018 | 64.59% | 12.02% | 2.96% | 16.94% |
| 2019 | 66.06% | 9.89% | 2.50% | 18.54% |
| 2020 | 62.19% | 11.13% | 3.01% | 19.22% |
| 2021 | 62.85% | 11.47% | 2.83% | 17.18% |
Criminal investigative agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian criminal investigative agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown criminal investigative agents have the lowest average salary at $54,291.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,291 |
| White | $57,413 |
| Black or African American | $54,974 |
| Asian | $61,853 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,065 |
Average criminal investigative agent age
See how the average age of criminal investigative agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Criminal investigative agent 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 |
Criminal investigative agent age breakdown
The average age of criminal investigative agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the criminal investigative agent population.
Criminal investigative agent age breakdown
| Criminal Investigative Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Criminal investigative agent educational attainment
The most common degree for criminal investigative agents is bachelor's degree, with 60% of criminal investigative agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Criminal investigative agents by degree level
| Criminal investigative agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Criminal investigative agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, criminal investigative agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,829 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, criminal investigative agents earn a median annual income of $62,244 compared to $53,266 for criminal investigative agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,829 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,244 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,266 |
Criminal investigative agent employment statistics
Most criminal investigative agents work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where criminal investigative agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where criminal investigative agents work.
Criminal investigative agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Criminal investigative agent jobs by company type
Employees with the criminal investigative agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most criminal investigative agents prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Criminal investigative agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 63% |
Criminal investigative agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for criminal investigative agents are government, finance and professional.
Criminal investigative agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 59% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Criminal investigative agent turnover and employment statistics
Criminal investigative agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for criminal investigative agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Criminal investigative agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Criminal investigative agent 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 criminal investigative agent tenure
The average criminal investigative agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 423 criminal investigative agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Criminal investigative agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Criminal investigative agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of criminal investigative agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Community Services Officer | 7.15% | 181,257 |
| Criminal Investigative Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar criminal investigative agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Community Services Officer | 7.15% | 181,257 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by criminal investigative agents
The most common foreign language among criminal investigative agents is Spanish at 79.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 79.2%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- French, 4.2%
- Other, 4.0%
Criminal investigative agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 79.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| French | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.0% |