Document examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Document examiner gender statistics
81.7% of document examiners are women and 18.3% of document examiners are men.
- Female, 81.7%
- Male, 18.3%
Document examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.7% |
| Male | 18.3% |
Document examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,693
Female income
$54,091
Document examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in document examiner positions over time. Currently, 81.7% of document examiners are female.
Document examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.80% | 83.20% |
| 2011 | 17.15% | 82.85% |
| 2012 | 15.01% | 84.99% |
| 2013 | 17.69% | 82.31% |
| 2014 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2015 | 19.00% | 81.00% |
| 2016 | 18.17% | 81.83% |
| 2017 | 18.10% | 81.90% |
| 2018 | 18.46% | 81.54% |
| 2019 | 20.30% | 79.70% |
| 2020 | 18.90% | 81.10% |
| 2021 | 18.30% | 81.70% |
Document examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared document examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Document Examiner | 18% | 82% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Document examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among document examiners is White, which makes up 73.8% of all document examiners. Comparatively, 10.3% of document examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of document examiners are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Document examiner race
| Document examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Document examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how document examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Document examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.15% | 7.48% | 3.19% | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 77.44% | 7.22% | 4.00% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 8.38% | 4.19% | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 8.23% | 4.46% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 76.63% | 7.12% | 4.06% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 76.71% | 6.74% | 5.00% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 5.77% | 4.87% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 5.92% | 6.21% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 76.21% | 4.64% | 6.64% | 10.14% |
| 2019 | 75.68% | 4.11% | 6.12% | 11.29% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 6.17% | 7.17% | 8.93% |
| 2021 | 73.79% | 4.14% | 7.16% | 10.26% |
Document examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian document examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown document examiners have the lowest average salary at $59,659.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,659 |
| White | $62,803 |
| Black or African American | $66,246 |
| Asian | $78,560 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,743 |
Average document examiner age
See how the average age of document examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Document examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 44 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 42 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 47.5 |
Document examiner age breakdown
The average age of document examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the document examiner population.
Document examiner age breakdown
| Document Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Document examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for document examiners is bachelor's degree, with 42% of document examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Document examiners by degree level
| Document examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Document examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, document examiners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $67,458 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, document examiners earn a median annual income of $49,978 compared to $49,003 for document examiners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,978 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,003 |
Document examiner employment statistics
Most document examiners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where document examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where document examiners work.
Document examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Document examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the document examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most document examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Document examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 23% |
Document examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for document examiners are government, finance and professional.
Document examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Finance | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Document examiner turnover and employment statistics
Document examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for document examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Document examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Document examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average document examiner tenure
The average document examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 472 document examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Document examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Document examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of document examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 751 |
| Document Examiner | 7.68% | - |
| Senior Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 9,152 |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Similar document examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 751 |
| Senior Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 9,152 |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by document examiners
The most common foreign language among document examiners is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Filipino, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Document examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Filipino | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |