Dispute specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Dispute specialist gender statistics
66.9% of dispute specialists are women and 33.1% of dispute specialists are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Dispute specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Dispute specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,973
Female income
$36,775
Dispute specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dispute specialist positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of dispute specialists are female.
Dispute specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2011 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2012 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2013 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2014 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2015 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
| 2016 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2017 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2018 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2019 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2020 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2021 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
Dispute specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared dispute specialists 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% |
| Dispute Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Dispute specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dispute specialists is White, which makes up 54.7% of all dispute specialists. Comparatively, 20.6% of dispute specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of dispute specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Dispute specialist race
| Dispute specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Dispute specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how dispute specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dispute specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.12% | 12.37% | 5.75% | 16.65% |
| 2011 | 61.84% | 12.66% | 5.89% | 16.52% |
| 2012 | 61.04% | 12.54% | 5.70% | 17.37% |
| 2013 | 61.39% | 12.37% | 5.86% | 17.05% |
| 2014 | 60.76% | 12.31% | 6.18% | 17.23% |
| 2015 | 60.15% | 12.06% | 5.96% | 18.35% |
| 2016 | 59.26% | 12.55% | 6.20% | 18.24% |
| 2017 | 60.18% | 11.96% | 6.17% | 18.07% |
| 2018 | 59.99% | 11.54% | 6.34% | 18.45% |
| 2019 | 59.59% | 11.74% | 6.14% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 57.03% | 11.14% | 6.29% | 19.57% |
| 2021 | 54.72% | 12.11% | 6.46% | 20.60% |
Dispute specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dispute specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dispute specialists have the lowest average salary at $38,304.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,392 |
| White | $39,087 |
| Black or African American | $38,304 |
| Asian | $40,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,903 |
Average dispute specialist age
See how the average age of dispute specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dispute specialist 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 |
Dispute specialist age breakdown
The average age of dispute specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the dispute specialist population.
Dispute specialist age breakdown
| Dispute Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Dispute specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for dispute specialists is bachelor's degree, with 45% of dispute specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Dispute specialists by degree level
| Dispute specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Dispute specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dispute specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,208 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dispute specialists earn a median annual income of $43,309 compared to $37,261 for dispute specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,208 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,309 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,261 |
Dispute specialist employment statistics
Most dispute specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where dispute specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dispute specialists work.
Dispute specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Dispute specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the dispute specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dispute specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dispute specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 1% |
Dispute specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for dispute specialists are finance, technology and professional.
Dispute specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Dispute specialist turnover and employment statistics
Dispute specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dispute specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dispute specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dispute specialist 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 dispute specialist tenure
The average dispute specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 594 dispute specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Dispute specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Dispute specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dispute 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Attendant | 5.53% | 44,866 |
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Dispute Specialist | 7.19% | - |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Clerical Assistant | 11.16% | 2,437 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Similar dispute specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Attendant | 5.53% | 44,866 |
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Clerical Assistant | 11.16% | 2,437 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by dispute specialists
The most common foreign language among dispute specialists is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- Dakota, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Greek, 7.7%
Dispute specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| Dakota | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Greek | 7.7% |
