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Intelligence specialist demographics and statistics in the US

Intelligence specialist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates intelligence specialist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our intelligence specialist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about intelligence specialists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 7,355 intelligence specialists currently employed in the United States.
  • 24.2% of all intelligence specialists are women, while 75.8% are men.
  • The average intelligence specialist age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of intelligence specialists is White (62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Black or African American (12.4%) and Unknown (5.0%).
  • Intelligence specialists are most in-demand in McLean, VA.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for intelligence specialists.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $115,183, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women intelligence specialists earned 91% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all intelligence specialists are LGBT.
  • Maryland is the best state for intelligence specialists to live.
  • Intelligence specialists are 51% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Intelligence specialist gender statistics

24.2% of intelligence specialists are women and 75.8% of intelligence specialists are men.
  • Male, 75.8%
  • Female, 24.2%

Intelligence specialist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male75.8%
Female24.2%

Intelligence specialist gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$79,216
female-income
Female income
$71,783

Intelligence specialist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in intelligence specialist positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of intelligence specialists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Intelligence specialist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201077.44%22.56%
201178.02%21.98%
201274.54%25.46%
201374.54%25.46%
201476.42%23.58%
201574.01%25.99%
201675.41%24.59%
201772.18%27.82%
201874.32%25.68%
201975.54%24.46%
202073.97%26.03%
202175.77%24.23%

Intelligence specialist related jobs gender ratio

We compared intelligence specialists 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 titleMaleFemale
Matron8%92%
Deputy Treasurer19%81%
Unemployment Examiner29%71%
Intelligence Specialist76%24%
Town Marshal96%4%
Fugitive Investigator97%3%
Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler98%2%

Intelligence specialist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among intelligence specialists is White, which makes up 62.8% of all intelligence specialists. Comparatively, 16.3% of intelligence specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of intelligence specialists are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
  • Black or African American, 12.4%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • Asian, 2.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Intelligence specialist race

Intelligence specialist racePercentages
White62.8%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Black or African American12.4%
Unknown5.0%
Asian2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Intelligence specialist race and ethnicity over time

See how intelligence specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Intelligence specialist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.06%12.00%2.62%14.70%
201166.36%14.23%1.99%14.12%
201265.99%13.07%3.04%15.07%
201365.26%13.81%1.98%16.67%
201468.60%12.14%1.81%15.10%
201566.71%11.30%2.77%16.23%
201665.87%12.00%3.08%16.25%
201765.81%12.57%2.82%16.40%
201864.56%12.92%2.98%16.03%
201966.04%10.80%2.51%17.63%
202062.16%12.04%3.02%18.32%
202162.82%12.38%2.85%16.27%

Intelligence specialist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian intelligence specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown intelligence specialists have the lowest average salary at $74,668.
$87,000
$84,000
$81,000
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$74,668
White$78,820
Black or African American$75,665
Asian$85,058
Hispanic or Latino$82,357

Average intelligence specialist age

See how the average age of intelligence specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Intelligence specialist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4146.5
White4446
Black or African American4950
Asian48.5
Hispanic or Latino4340

Intelligence specialist age breakdown

The average age of intelligence specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the intelligence specialist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Intelligence specialist age breakdown

Intelligence Specialist YearsPercentages
40+ years69%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years4%

Intelligence specialist educational attainment

The most common degree for intelligence specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of intelligence specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 55%
  • Associate, 21%
  • High School Diploma, 10%
  • Master's, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Intelligence specialists by degree level

Intelligence specialist degreePercentages
Bachelor's55%
Associate21%
High School Diploma10%
Master's9%
Other Degrees5%

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Intelligence specialist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, intelligence specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,980 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, intelligence specialists earn a median annual income of $85,559 compared to $73,945 for intelligence specialists with an Associate degree.
$90,000
$86,000
$82,000
$78,000
$74,000
$70,000
$66,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$88,980
High School Diploma or Less$69,471
Bachelor's Degree$85,559
Some College/ Associate Degree$73,945

Intelligence specialist employment statistics

Most intelligence specialists work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where intelligence specialists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where intelligence specialists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Intelligence specialist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees33%

Intelligence specialist jobs by company type

Employees with the intelligence specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most intelligence specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Intelligence specialist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public30%
Private51%
Government17%

Intelligence specialist jobs by industry

The most common industries for intelligence specialists are technology, government and professional.

Technology

Government

Professional

Fortune 500

Finance

Intelligence specialist turnover and employment statistics

Intelligence specialist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for intelligence specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Intelligence specialist unemployment rate by year

YearIntelligence specialist unemployment rate
20101.65%
20112.50%
20122.26%
20132.05%
20141.64%
20151.40%
20161.43%
20171.22%
20181.60%
20191.17%
20201.05%
20211.42%

Average intelligence specialist tenure

The average intelligence specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,441 intelligence specialists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Intelligence specialist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years25%
3-4 years25%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years9%
11+ years13%

Intelligence specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of intelligence specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Detention Enforcement Officer5.55%56,489
Transit Authority Police7.15%2,554
Intelligence Specialist8.65%-
Bailiff11.11%130

Similar intelligence specialist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Detention Enforcement Officer5.55%56,489
Transit Authority Police7.15%2,554
Bailiff11.11%130

Foreign languages spoken by intelligence specialists

The most common foreign language among intelligence specialists is Spanish at 36.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
  • Spanish, 36.3%
  • Arabic, 12.5%
  • French, 9.5%
  • Korean, 6.0%
  • Russian, 6.0%
  • Other, 29.7%

Intelligence specialist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish36.3%
Arabic12.5%
French9.5%
Korean6.0%
Russian6.0%
Other29.7%

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Intelligence specialist location demographics

Where do intelligence specialists earn the most?

Intelligence specialists earn the most in California, where the average intelligence specialist salary is $103,904. The map here shows where intelligence specialists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Intelligence Specialists?

By looking through more than 3,441 resumes, we found that the most popular places for intelligence specialists are Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA.
Number of Intelligence Specialists

Intelligence specialist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,359$103,904
2Texas976$75,092
3Florida967$64,883
4Virginia862$84,541
5New York754$79,251
6North Carolina635$61,132
7Illinois585$71,772
8Pennsylvania580$75,915
9Georgia563$58,582
10Maryland543$98,927
11Massachusetts478$79,037
12Ohio459$74,777
13New Jersey391$82,054
14Michigan380$73,186
15Washington375$94,690
16Arizona347$75,709
17Colorado322$73,357
18Minnesota315$60,553
19Indiana311$51,483
20Missouri288$68,615
21Wisconsin283$81,980
22Iowa282$60,055
23Tennessee276$62,118
24Oregon263$88,014
25Alabama263$65,006
26District of Columbia197$93,865
27Louisiana186$86,102
28South Carolina184$61,220
29Utah178$72,060
30Nebraska176$59,449
31Kentucky176$60,224
32Oklahoma173$55,023
33Kansas170$75,014
34Connecticut167$85,759
35Arkansas155$68,822
36Nevada149$81,745
37Hawaii132$90,072
38Idaho112$75,314
39New Mexico111$67,127
40Mississippi111$57,206
41New Hampshire103$81,016
42Delaware100$74,727
43West Virginia94$80,316
44North Dakota93$72,799
45Montana88$94,071
46Maine80$79,314
47Vermont76$82,451
48Alaska75$75,039
49Rhode Island73$74,701
50South Dakota72$88,926
51Wyoming69$72,185

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