Health underwriter demographics and statistics in the US
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Health underwriter demographics by:
Health underwriter gender statistics
59.7% of health underwriters are women and 40.3% of health underwriters are men.
- Female, 59.7%
- Male, 40.3%
Health underwriter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% |
| Male | 40.3% |
Health underwriter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,203
Female income
$80,705
Health underwriter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health underwriter positions over time. Currently, 59.7% of health underwriters are female.
Health underwriter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.48% | 68.52% |
| 2011 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2012 | 33.51% | 66.49% |
| 2013 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2014 | 35.57% | 64.43% |
| 2015 | 38.37% | 61.63% |
| 2016 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
| 2017 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2018 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2019 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2020 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2021 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
Health underwriter related jobs gender ratio
We compared health underwriters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Health Underwriter | 40% | 60% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Health underwriter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health underwriters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all health underwriters. Comparatively, 10.1% of health underwriters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of health underwriters are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Health underwriter race
| Health underwriter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Health underwriter race and ethnicity over time
See how health underwriter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health underwriter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.04% | 9.51% | 5.62% | 8.97% |
| 2011 | 73.60% | 10.69% | 4.73% | 9.15% |
| 2012 | 71.92% | 10.44% | 6.17% | 10.21% |
| 2013 | 73.38% | 10.17% | 6.20% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 72.82% | 11.16% | 4.73% | 9.53% |
| 2015 | 71.33% | 11.03% | 5.54% | 10.16% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 11.66% | 5.14% | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 71.10% | 8.66% | 7.85% | 10.47% |
| 2018 | 71.72% | 8.74% | 7.26% | 10.29% |
| 2019 | 70.88% | 10.03% | 6.61% | 10.20% |
| 2020 | 69.38% | 10.10% | 5.38% | 11.50% |
| 2021 | 72.25% | 8.93% | 5.81% | 10.13% |
Health underwriter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown health underwriters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health underwriters have the lowest average salary at $77,587.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,849 |
| White | $84,834 |
| Black or African American | $77,587 |
| Asian | $84,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,492 |
Average health underwriter age
See how the average age of health underwriters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health underwriter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 38 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 47.5 |
Health underwriter age breakdown
The average age of health underwriters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the health underwriter population.
Health underwriter age breakdown
| Health Underwriter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Health underwriter educational attainment
The most common degree for health underwriters is bachelor's degree, with 69% of health underwriters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Health underwriters by degree level
| Health underwriter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Health underwriter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health underwriters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $103,107 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health underwriters earn a median annual income of $89,314 compared to $70,845 for health underwriters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,107 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,108 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,314 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,845 |
Health underwriter employment statistics
Company size where health underwriters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health underwriters work.
Health underwriter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Health underwriter jobs by industry
The most common industries for health underwriters are insurance, finance and media.
Health underwriter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Health underwriter turnover and employment statistics
Health underwriter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health underwriters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health underwriter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health underwriter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average health underwriter tenure
The average health underwriter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 health underwriters resumes in Zippia's database.
Health underwriter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Health underwriter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health underwriters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst International | 7.33% | 47,354 |
| Internal Audit Director | 7.40% | 25,537 |
| Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,379 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Health Underwriter | 8.77% | - |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Similar health underwriter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst International | 7.33% | 47,354 |
| Internal Audit Director | 7.40% | 25,537 |
| Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,379 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Foreign languages spoken by health underwriters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Health underwriter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |