Estate administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Estate administrator gender statistics
57.4% of estate administrators are women and 42.6% of estate administrators are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Estate administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Estate administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,744
Female income
$86,588
Estate administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in estate administrator positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of estate administrators are female.
Estate administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2011 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2012 | 39.36% | 60.64% |
| 2013 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
| 2014 | 37.56% | 62.44% |
| 2015 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
| 2016 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2017 | 43.11% | 56.89% |
| 2018 | 42.38% | 57.62% |
| 2019 | 38.56% | 61.44% |
| 2020 | 40.46% | 59.54% |
| 2021 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
Estate administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared estate administrators 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% |
| Estate Administrator | 43% | 57% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Estate administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among estate administrators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all estate administrators. Comparatively, 17.5% of estate administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of estate administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Estate administrator race
| Estate administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Estate administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how estate administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Estate administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.39% | 10.81% | 4.90% | 13.46% |
| 2011 | 69.33% | 10.43% | 4.85% | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 10.40% | 5.33% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 68.27% | 10.48% | 4.56% | 13.83% |
| 2014 | 68.10% | 9.30% | 4.81% | 15.19% |
| 2015 | 67.40% | 9.59% | 4.96% | 14.91% |
| 2016 | 65.73% | 10.72% | 5.06% | 15.62% |
| 2017 | 65.77% | 10.33% | 4.49% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 65.79% | 10.28% | 4.91% | 15.91% |
| 2019 | 67.15% | 9.36% | 5.48% | 15.63% |
| 2020 | 62.91% | 9.99% | 5.03% | 17.15% |
| 2021 | 61.68% | 9.66% | 5.89% | 17.49% |
Estate administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian estate administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown estate administrators have the lowest average salary at $85,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,367 |
| White | $87,830 |
| Black or African American | $93,773 |
| Asian | $93,891 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,186 |
Average estate administrator age
See how the average age of estate administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Estate administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
| White | 39 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Estate administrator age breakdown
The average age of estate administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the estate administrator population.
Estate administrator age breakdown
| Estate Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Estate administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for estate administrators is bachelor's degree, with 59% of estate administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Estate administrators by degree level
| Estate administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Estate administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, estate administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,652 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, estate administrators earn a median annual income of $97,390 compared to $96,451 for estate administrators with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,451 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,498 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,390 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,652 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,229 |
Estate administrator employment statistics
Most estate administrators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where estate administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where estate administrators work.
Estate administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Estate administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the estate administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most estate administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Estate administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Estate administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for estate administrators are professional, finance and non profits.
Estate administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 28% |
| Finance | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Estate administrator turnover and employment statistics
Estate administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for estate administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Estate administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Estate administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average estate administrator tenure
The average estate administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 estate administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Estate administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Estate administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of estate administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Realtime Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,329 |
| Title Abstractor | 7.68% | 1,111 |
| Estate Administrator | 9.16% | - |
| Law Researcher | 12.79% | 5,452 |
Similar estate administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Realtime Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,329 |
| Title Abstractor | 7.68% | 1,111 |
| Law Researcher | 12.79% | 5,452 |
Foreign languages spoken by estate administrators
The most common foreign language among estate administrators is Cantonese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Cantonese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Estate administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |