Disbursing officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Disbursing officer gender statistics
40.2% of disbursing officers are women and 59.8% of disbursing officers are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Disbursing officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Disbursing officer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,082
Female income
$31,869
Disbursing officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disbursing officer positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of disbursing officers are female.
Disbursing officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.63% | 39.37% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 41.63% |
| 2012 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2013 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| 2014 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2015 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2016 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2017 | 59.95% | 40.05% |
| 2018 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
| 2019 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2020 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2021 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
Disbursing officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared disbursing officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Disbursing Officer | 60% | 40% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Disbursing officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disbursing officers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all disbursing officers. Comparatively, 15.7% of disbursing officers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of disbursing officers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Disbursing officer race
| Disbursing officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Disbursing officer race and ethnicity over time
See how disbursing officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disbursing officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.91% | 9.63% | 5.28% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 69.32% | 9.93% | 5.37% | 13.55% |
| 2012 | 68.84% | 9.50% | 6.53% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 68.65% | 9.28% | 6.58% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 67.89% | 9.11% | 6.18% | 14.41% |
| 2015 | 69.56% | 8.46% | 6.21% | 13.32% |
| 2016 | 69.60% | 9.54% | 6.08% | 13.14% |
| 2017 | 70.12% | 8.75% | 5.80% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 69.12% | 8.15% | 6.27% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 68.14% | 8.26% | 6.67% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 66.85% | 8.81% | 5.93% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 63.80% | 9.07% | 6.32% | 15.70% |
Disbursing officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian disbursing officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american disbursing officers have the lowest average salary at $33,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,698 |
| White | $36,949 |
| Black or African American | $33,724 |
| Asian | $38,232 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,982 |
Average disbursing officer age
See how the average age of disbursing officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Disbursing officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 41 |
Disbursing officer age breakdown
The average age of disbursing officers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the disbursing officer population.
Disbursing officer age breakdown
| Disbursing Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Disbursing officer educational attainment
The most common degree for disbursing officers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of disbursing officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Disbursing officers by degree level
| Disbursing officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Disbursing officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, disbursing officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,741 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, disbursing officers earn a median annual income of $37,526 compared to $33,396 for disbursing officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,741 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,526 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,396 |
Disbursing officer employment statistics
Most disbursing officers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where disbursing officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disbursing officers work.
Disbursing officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Disbursing officer jobs by company type
Employees with the disbursing officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disbursing officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Disbursing officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 11% |
Disbursing officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for disbursing officers are finance, technology and government.
Disbursing officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 25% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Disbursing officer turnover and employment statistics
Disbursing officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disbursing officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disbursing officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disbursing officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average disbursing officer tenure
The average disbursing officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 disbursing officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Disbursing officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Disbursing officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disbursing officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Financing Specialist | 7.33% | 8,579 |
| Budget Accountant | 7.40% | 33,777 |
| Tax Specialist | 7.56% | 46,937 |
| Revenue Specialist | 7.65% | 28,763 |
| Disbursing Officer | 7.87% | - |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Chief Bank Examiner | 19.38% | 17,387 |
Similar disbursing officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Financing Specialist | 7.33% | 8,579 |
| Budget Accountant | 7.40% | 33,777 |
| Tax Specialist | 7.56% | 46,937 |
| Revenue Specialist | 7.65% | 28,763 |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Chief Bank Examiner | 19.38% | 17,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by disbursing officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Disbursing officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |