Examiner demographics and statistics in the US
Examiner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates examiner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our examiner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about examiners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 43,035 examiners currently employed in the United States.
- 63.4% of all examiners are women, while 36.6% are men.
- The average examiner age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of examiners is White (59.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (11.8%) and Asian (8.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 12% of all examiners are LGBT.
- Examiners are 53% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Examiner demographics by:
Examiner gender statistics
63.4% of examiners are women and 36.6% of examiners are men.
- Female, 63.4%
- Male, 36.6%
Examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.4% |
| Male | 36.6% |
Examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,581
Female income
$44,392
Examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in examiner positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of examiners are female.
Examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.52% | 53.48% |
| 2011 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
| 2012 | 43.18% | 56.82% |
| 2013 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2014 | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| 2015 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2016 | 41.71% | 58.29% |
| 2017 | 41.52% | 58.48% |
| 2018 | 40.10% | 59.90% |
| 2019 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2020 | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2021 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
Examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared examiners 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% |
| Examiner | 37% | 63% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among examiners is White, which makes up 59.2% of all examiners. Comparatively, 15.5% of examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Examiner race
| Examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.34% | 12.95% | 6.45% | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 67.25% | 11.72% | 6.58% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 66.10% | 12.25% | 6.36% | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 65.22% | 11.71% | 7.12% | 12.79% |
| 2014 | 65.38% | 12.39% | 6.79% | 12.49% |
| 2015 | 64.46% | 12.65% | 7.41% | 12.63% |
| 2016 | 64.52% | 11.11% | 7.49% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 11.50% | 7.50% | 13.19% |
| 2018 | 63.88% | 11.59% | 7.74% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 62.27% | 12.30% | 7.67% | 14.78% |
| 2020 | 61.04% | 11.29% | 7.56% | 15.24% |
| 2021 | 59.22% | 11.83% | 8.16% | 15.51% |
Examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american examiners have the lowest average salary at $44,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,360 |
| White | $47,267 |
| Black or African American | $44,447 |
| Asian | $47,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,085 |
Average examiner age
See how the average age of examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Examiner age breakdown
The average age of examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the examiner population.
Examiner age breakdown
| Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for examiners is bachelor's degree, with 51% of examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Examiners by degree level
| Examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, examiners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,363 annually. With a Master's degree, examiners earn a median annual income of $54,599 compared to $48,809 for examiners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,599 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,562 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,809 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,363 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,086 |
Examiner employment statistics
Most examiners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where examiners work.
Examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 23% |
Examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for examiners are government, finance and insurance.
Examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Insurance | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Examiner turnover and employment statistics
Examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average examiner tenure
The average examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,673 examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Senior Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,034 |
| Senior Corporate Technical Recruiter | 8.93% | 101,135 |
| Marketing Communications Associate | 10.00% | 87,787 |
| Disaster Recovery Manager | 11.05% | 3,002 |
| Examiner | 11.64% | - |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Senior Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,034 |
| Senior Corporate Technical Recruiter | 8.93% | 101,135 |
| Marketing Communications Associate | 10.00% | 87,787 |
| Disaster Recovery Manager | 11.05% | 3,002 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by examiners
The most common foreign language among examiners is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 7.8%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Japanese, 4.1%
- Russian, 4.1%
- Other, 24.9%
Examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Japanese | 4.1% |
| Russian | 4.1% |
| Other | 24.9% |
