Homicide investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Homicide investigator demographics by:
Homicide investigator gender statistics
8.3% of homicide investigators are women and 91.7% of homicide investigators are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Homicide investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Homicide investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,363
Female income
$46,793
Homicide investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in homicide investigator positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of homicide investigators are female.
Homicide investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2015 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2016 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2017 | 90.22% | 9.78% |
| 2018 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2020 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2021 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
Homicide investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared homicide investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Homicide Investigator | 92% | 8% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Homicide investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among homicide investigators is White, which makes up 63.0% of all homicide investigators. Comparatively, 16.8% of homicide investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of homicide investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Homicide investigator race
| Homicide investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Homicide investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how homicide investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Homicide investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.22% | 11.39% | 2.60% | 15.19% |
| 2011 | 66.51% | 13.63% | 1.97% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 66.15% | 12.47% | 3.02% | 15.56% |
| 2013 | 65.42% | 13.21% | 1.96% | 17.17% |
| 2014 | 68.75% | 11.54% | 1.78% | 15.59% |
| 2015 | 66.87% | 10.70% | 2.75% | 16.72% |
| 2016 | 66.03% | 11.40% | 3.06% | 16.74% |
| 2017 | 65.97% | 11.96% | 2.80% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 64.72% | 12.32% | 2.95% | 16.53% |
| 2019 | 66.19% | 10.20% | 2.49% | 18.12% |
| 2020 | 62.32% | 11.44% | 3.00% | 18.81% |
| 2021 | 62.98% | 11.78% | 2.82% | 16.76% |
Homicide investigator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,810 |
| White | $53,232 |
| Black or African American | $50,469 |
| Asian | $57,597 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,142 |
Average homicide investigator age
See how the average age of homicide investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Homicide investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Homicide investigator age breakdown
The average age of homicide investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the homicide investigator population.
Homicide investigator age breakdown
| Homicide Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Homicide investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for homicide investigators is bachelor's degree, with 46% of homicide investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Homicide investigators by degree level
| Homicide investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Homicide investigator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,474 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,021 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,596 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,201 |
Homicide investigator employment statistics
Company size where homicide investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where homicide investigators work.
Homicide investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Homicide investigator turnover and employment statistics
Homicide investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for homicide investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Homicide investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Homicide investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average homicide investigator tenure
The average homicide investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 homicide investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Homicide investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Homicide investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of homicide 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Student Officer | 7.15% | 65,092 |
| Homicide Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar homicide investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Student Officer | 7.15% | 65,092 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by homicide investigators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Homicide investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |