Forensic investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic investigator gender statistics
34.9% of forensic investigators are women and 65.1% of forensic investigators are men.
- Male, 65.1%
- Female, 34.9%
Forensic investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.1% |
| Female | 34.9% |
Forensic investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,615
Female income
$54,659
Forensic investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic investigator positions over time. Currently, 34.9% of forensic investigators are female.
Forensic investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.34% | 30.66% |
| 2011 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2012 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2013 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
| 2014 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2015 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2016 | 67.04% | 32.96% |
| 2017 | 68.27% | 31.73% |
| 2018 | 68.61% | 31.39% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
| 2020 | 66.63% | 33.37% |
| 2021 | 65.07% | 34.93% |
Forensic investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Forensic Investigator | 65% | 35% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forensic investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic investigators is White, which makes up 56.1% of all forensic investigators. Comparatively, 17.1% of forensic investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of forensic investigators are Asian.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Forensic investigator race
| Forensic investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Forensic investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 7.92% | 8.58% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 63.99% | 9.70% | 10.00% | 12.40% |
| 2012 | 65.71% | 8.77% | 9.97% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 63.57% | 9.51% | 10.05% | 13.28% |
| 2014 | 63.74% | 9.36% | 10.32% | 13.00% |
| 2015 | 62.38% | 9.17% | 9.92% | 14.66% |
| 2016 | 62.90% | 9.77% | 9.99% | 13.90% |
| 2017 | 60.67% | 8.43% | 10.56% | 16.14% |
| 2018 | 61.44% | 8.11% | 11.54% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 62.83% | 7.81% | 10.12% | 15.06% |
| 2020 | 58.57% | 9.98% | 10.61% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 56.11% | 9.69% | 10.42% | 17.12% |
Forensic investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forensic investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic investigators have the lowest average salary at $57,643.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,380 |
| White | $58,480 |
| Black or African American | $57,643 |
| Asian | $57,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,712 |
Average forensic investigator age
See how the average age of forensic investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Forensic investigator age breakdown
The average age of forensic investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forensic investigator population.
Forensic investigator age breakdown
| Forensic Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forensic investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic investigators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of forensic investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Forensic investigators by degree level
| Forensic investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Forensic investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,463 annually. With a Associate degree, forensic investigators earn a median annual income of $57,130 compared to $53,181 for forensic investigators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,463 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,130 |
Forensic investigator employment statistics
Most forensic investigators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where forensic investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic investigators work.
Forensic investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Forensic investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the forensic investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forensic investigators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forensic investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 34% |
Forensic investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for forensic investigators are government, professional and finance.
Forensic investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Forensic investigator turnover and employment statistics
Forensic investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average forensic investigator tenure
The average forensic investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 411 forensic investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Forensic investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 86,476 |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Forensic Investigator | 8.16% | - |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Similar forensic investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 86,476 |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic investigators
The most common foreign language among forensic investigators is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Czech is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 22.2%
- Czech, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
Forensic investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Czech | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
