Insurance counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Insurance counselor gender statistics
63.2% of insurance counselors are women and 36.8% of insurance counselors are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Insurance counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Insurance counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,113
Female income
$64,624
Insurance counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insurance counselor positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of insurance counselors are female.
Insurance counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.26% | 60.74% |
| 2011 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2012 | 37.51% | 62.49% |
| 2013 | 40.55% | 59.45% |
| 2014 | 38.05% | 61.95% |
| 2015 | 39.52% | 60.48% |
| 2016 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2017 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2018 | 38.33% | 61.67% |
| 2019 | 36.68% | 63.32% |
| 2020 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
| 2021 | 36.77% | 63.23% |
Insurance counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared insurance counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Insurance Counselor | 37% | 63% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Insurance counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insurance counselors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all insurance counselors. Comparatively, 16.2% of insurance counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of insurance counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Insurance counselor race
| Insurance counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Insurance counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how insurance counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insurance counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.22% | 8.04% | 3.86% | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 73.77% | 8.03% | 3.98% | 12.95% |
| 2012 | 72.87% | 8.42% | 4.11% | 12.93% |
| 2013 | 71.99% | 9.04% | 4.21% | 13.07% |
| 2014 | 71.43% | 8.64% | 4.23% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 69.76% | 9.45% | 4.06% | 14.92% |
| 2016 | 70.72% | 9.06% | 4.10% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 69.39% | 9.33% | 4.67% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 70.27% | 8.07% | 4.57% | 15.21% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 8.75% | 4.37% | 16.20% |
| 2020 | 67.19% | 7.85% | 5.00% | 15.93% |
| 2021 | 65.76% | 9.43% | 4.92% | 16.18% |
Insurance counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, white insurance counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american insurance counselors have the lowest average salary at $66,820.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,796 |
| White | $76,951 |
| Black or African American | $66,820 |
| Asian | $73,503 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,880 |
Average insurance counselor age
See how the average age of insurance counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Insurance counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Insurance counselor age breakdown
The average age of insurance counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the insurance counselor population.
Insurance counselor age breakdown
| Insurance Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Insurance counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for insurance counselors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of insurance counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Insurance counselors by degree level
| Insurance counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Insurance counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, insurance counselors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $83,586 annually. With a Master's degree, insurance counselors earn a median annual income of $83,360 compared to $76,758 for insurance counselors with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,360 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,595 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,586 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,758 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,307 |
Insurance counselor employment statistics
Most insurance counselors work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where insurance counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insurance counselors work.
Insurance counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Insurance counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the insurance counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most insurance counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Insurance counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 7% |
Insurance counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for insurance counselors are insurance, health care and professional.
Insurance counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Insurance counselor turnover and employment statistics
Insurance counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insurance counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insurance counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insurance counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 3.95% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3.58% |
Average insurance counselor tenure
The average insurance counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 729 insurance counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Insurance counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Insurance counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insurance counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigator | 5.13% | 4,866 |
| Investment Representative | 5.67% | 35,914 |
| Insurance Counselor | 6.79% | - |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Agent | 17.39% | 34,166 |
Similar insurance counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Navigator | 5.13% | 4,866 |
| Investment Representative | 5.67% | 35,914 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Agent | 17.39% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by insurance counselors
The most common foreign language among insurance counselors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 13.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 13.6%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 13.7%
Insurance counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 13.6% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 13.7% |