Insurance special agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Insurance special agent gender statistics
41.9% of insurance special agents are women and 58.1% of insurance special agents are men.
- Male, 58.1%
- Female, 41.9%
Insurance special agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.1% |
| Female | 41.9% |
Insurance special agent gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,467
Female income
$52,294
Insurance special agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insurance special agent positions over time. Currently, 41.9% of insurance special agents are female.
Insurance special agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.32% | 39.68% |
| 2011 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2012 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2013 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2014 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2015 | 55.77% | 44.23% |
| 2016 | 57.59% | 42.41% |
| 2017 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2018 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2019 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2020 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2021 | 58.06% | 41.94% |
Insurance special agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared insurance special agents 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% |
| Insurance Special Agent | 58% | 42% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Insurance special agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insurance special agents is White, which makes up 71.2% of all insurance special agents. Comparatively, 11.8% of insurance special agents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of insurance special agents are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Insurance special agent race
| Insurance special agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Insurance special agent race and ethnicity over time
See how insurance special agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insurance special agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 8.30% | 2.48% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 10.54% | 1.85% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 9.38% | 2.90% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.12% | 1.84% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 77.01% | 8.45% | 1.66% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 7.60% | 2.63% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 8.31% | 2.94% | 11.82% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 8.87% | 2.68% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 9.23% | 2.83% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 7.11% | 2.37% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 70.58% | 8.35% | 2.88% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 71.24% | 8.69% | 2.70% | 11.84% |
Insurance special agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian insurance special agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown insurance special agents have the lowest average salary at $54,858.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,858 |
| White | $58,215 |
| Black or African American | $55,591 |
| Asian | $63,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,077 |
Average insurance special agent age
See how the average age of insurance special agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Insurance special agent 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 |
Insurance special agent age breakdown
The average age of insurance special agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the insurance special agent population.
Insurance special agent age breakdown
| Insurance Special Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Insurance special agent educational attainment
The most common degree for insurance special agents is bachelor's degree, with 55% of insurance special agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Insurance special agents by degree level
| Insurance special agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Insurance special agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, insurance special agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,236 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, insurance special agents earn a median annual income of $63,434 compared to $53,758 for insurance special agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,236 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,997 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,434 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,758 |
Insurance special agent employment statistics
Company size where insurance special agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insurance special agents work.
Insurance special agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Insurance special agent turnover and employment statistics
Insurance special agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insurance special agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insurance special agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insurance special agent 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 insurance special agent tenure
The average insurance special agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 insurance special agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Insurance special agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Insurance special agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insurance special agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Guard | 5.55% | 16,153 |
| Special Deputy Sheriff | 7.15% | 12,392 |
| Insurance Special Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar insurance special agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Guard | 5.55% | 16,153 |
| Special Deputy Sheriff | 7.15% | 12,392 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by insurance special agents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Insurance special agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |