Insurance investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Insurance investigator gender statistics
42.0% of insurance investigators are women and 58.0% of insurance investigators are men.
- Male, 58.0%
- Female, 42.0%
Insurance investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.0% |
| Female | 42.0% |
Insurance investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,840
Female income
$40,764
Insurance investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insurance investigator positions over time. Currently, 42.0% of insurance investigators are female.
Insurance investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2011 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
| 2012 | 54.24% | 45.76% |
| 2013 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2014 | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 2015 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
| 2016 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2017 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2018 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2019 | 57.59% | 42.41% |
| 2020 | 56.24% | 43.76% |
| 2021 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
Insurance investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared insurance investigators 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% |
| Insurance Investigator | 58% | 42% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Insurance investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insurance investigators is White, which makes up 61.4% of all insurance investigators. Comparatively, 16.7% of insurance investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of insurance investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Insurance investigator race
| Insurance investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Insurance investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how insurance investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insurance investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.03% | 11.69% | 5.59% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 67.53% | 11.27% | 5.97% | 13.00% |
| 2012 | 68.06% | 12.09% | 5.54% | 12.62% |
| 2013 | 68.40% | 11.42% | 5.61% | 12.73% |
| 2014 | 66.37% | 12.02% | 5.80% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 68.52% | 10.28% | 5.64% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 64.33% | 12.08% | 6.40% | 14.56% |
| 2017 | 65.68% | 11.95% | 5.64% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 65.40% | 11.24% | 5.70% | 14.86% |
| 2019 | 65.99% | 10.61% | 5.95% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 62.50% | 11.12% | 6.81% | 14.82% |
| 2021 | 61.43% | 11.39% | 5.52% | 16.72% |
Insurance investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian insurance investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american insurance investigators have the lowest average salary at $43,148.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,317 |
| White | $44,999 |
| Black or African American | $43,148 |
| Asian | $50,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,167 |
Average insurance investigator age
See how the average age of insurance investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Insurance investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 41 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 43 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Insurance investigator age breakdown
The average age of insurance investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the insurance investigator population.
Insurance investigator age breakdown
| Insurance Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Insurance investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for insurance investigators is bachelor's degree, with 62% of insurance investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Insurance investigators by degree level
| Insurance investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Insurance investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, insurance investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,890 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, insurance investigators earn a median annual income of $49,648 compared to $38,747 for insurance investigators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,890 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,747 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,091 |
Insurance investigator employment statistics
Most insurance investigators work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where insurance investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insurance investigators work.
Insurance investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Insurance investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the insurance investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most insurance investigators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Insurance investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 14% |
Insurance investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for insurance investigators are insurance, finance and government.
Insurance investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 21% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Insurance investigator turnover and employment statistics
Insurance investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insurance investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insurance investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insurance investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.07% |
| 2014 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average insurance investigator tenure
The average insurance investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 360 insurance investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Insurance investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Insurance investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insurance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Planning Engineer | 8.65% | 26,509 |
| Insurance Investigator | 9.95% | - |
| Market Specialist | 10.00% | 58,234 |
| Contract Negotiator | 11.05% | 10,831 |
| Pesticide Control Inspector | 11.64% | 45,676 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Similar insurance investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Planning Engineer | 8.65% | 26,509 |
| Market Specialist | 10.00% | 58,234 |
| Contract Negotiator | 11.05% | 10,831 |
| Pesticide Control Inspector | 11.64% | 45,676 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by insurance investigators
The most common foreign language among insurance investigators is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 13.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- Russian, 13.0%
- German, 8.7%
- French, 8.7%
- Swedish, 4.3%
- Other, 30.5%
Insurance investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| Russian | 13.0% |
| German | 8.7% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Swedish | 4.3% |
| Other | 30.5% |