Disaster recovery specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Disaster recovery specialist gender statistics
35.1% of disaster recovery specialists are women and 64.9% of disaster recovery specialists are men.
- Male, 64.9%
- Female, 35.1%
Disaster recovery specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.9% |
| Female | 35.1% |
Disaster recovery specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,521
Female income
$59,111
Disaster recovery specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disaster recovery specialist positions over time. Currently, 35.1% of disaster recovery specialists are female.
Disaster recovery specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.44% | 42.56% |
| 2011 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2012 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
| 2013 | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 2014 | 57.93% | 42.07% |
| 2015 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2016 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2017 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2018 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2020 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2021 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
Disaster recovery specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared disaster recovery 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% |
| Disaster Recovery Specialist | 65% | 35% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Disaster recovery specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disaster recovery specialists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all disaster recovery specialists. Comparatively, 9.4% of disaster recovery specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of disaster recovery specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Disaster recovery specialist race
| Disaster recovery specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Disaster recovery specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how disaster recovery specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disaster recovery specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Disaster recovery specialist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,623 |
| White | $65,357 |
| Black or African American | $62,768 |
| Asian | $71,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,600 |
Average disaster recovery specialist age
See how the average age of disaster recovery specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Disaster recovery specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Disaster recovery specialist age breakdown
The average age of disaster recovery specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the disaster recovery specialist population.
Disaster recovery specialist age breakdown
| Disaster Recovery Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Disaster recovery specialist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Disaster recovery specialists by degree level
| Disaster recovery specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Disaster recovery specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,562 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,750 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,960 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,527 |
Disaster recovery specialist employment statistics
Most disaster recovery specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where disaster recovery specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disaster recovery specialists work.
Disaster recovery specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Disaster recovery specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the disaster recovery specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disaster recovery specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Disaster recovery specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 11% |
Disaster recovery specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for disaster recovery specialists are professional, technology and government.
Disaster recovery specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Disaster recovery specialist turnover and employment statistics
Disaster recovery specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disaster recovery specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disaster recovery specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disaster recovery specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average disaster recovery specialist tenure
The average disaster recovery specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 628 disaster recovery specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Disaster recovery specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Disaster recovery specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disaster recovery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Planning Engineer | 8.65% | 26,509 |
| Labour Relations Analyst | 8.93% | 48,138 |
| Research Computing Specialist | 10.00% | 56,842 |
| Disaster Recovery Specialist | 11.05% | - |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | 49,209 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Similar disaster recovery specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Planning Engineer | 8.65% | 26,509 |
| Labour Relations Analyst | 8.93% | 48,138 |
| Research Computing Specialist | 10.00% | 56,842 |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | 49,209 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Foreign languages spoken by disaster recovery specialists
The most common foreign language among disaster recovery specialists is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Disaster recovery specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
