Investigation officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigation officer gender statistics
27.2% of investigation officers are women and 72.8% of investigation officers are men.
- Male, 72.8%
- Female, 27.2%
Investigation officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.8% |
| Female | 27.2% |
Investigation officer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,586
Female income
$60,374
Investigation officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigation officer positions over time. Currently, 27.2% of investigation officers are female.
Investigation officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2011 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2012 | 71.44% | 28.56% |
| 2013 | 71.44% | 28.56% |
| 2014 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2015 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2017 | 68.91% | 31.09% |
| 2018 | 71.20% | 28.80% |
| 2019 | 72.52% | 27.48% |
| 2020 | 70.83% | 29.17% |
| 2021 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
Investigation officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigation officers 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% |
| Investigation Officer | 73% | 27% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Investigation officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigation officers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all investigation officers. Comparatively, 17.0% of investigation officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of investigation officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Investigation officer race
| Investigation officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Investigation officer race and ethnicity over time
See how investigation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigation officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.83% | 11.54% | 2.60% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 66.12% | 13.78% | 1.97% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 65.76% | 12.61% | 3.03% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 65.03% | 13.36% | 1.97% | 17.40% |
| 2014 | 68.36% | 11.69% | 1.79% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 66.48% | 10.84% | 2.75% | 16.96% |
| 2016 | 65.64% | 11.55% | 3.06% | 16.98% |
| 2017 | 65.58% | 12.11% | 2.80% | 17.13% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 12.47% | 2.96% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 65.80% | 10.34% | 2.49% | 18.36% |
| 2020 | 61.93% | 11.58% | 3.00% | 19.04% |
| 2021 | 62.59% | 11.92% | 2.83% | 17.00% |
Investigation officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian investigation officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown investigation officers have the lowest average salary at $63,368.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,368 |
| White | $67,292 |
| Black or African American | $64,225 |
| Asian | $72,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,637 |
Average investigation officer age
See how the average age of investigation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigation officer 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 |
Investigation officer age breakdown
The average age of investigation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the investigation officer population.
Investigation officer age breakdown
| Investigation Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Investigation officer educational attainment
The most common degree for investigation officers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of investigation officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Investigation officers by degree level
| Investigation officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Investigation officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, investigation officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,673 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, investigation officers earn a median annual income of $73,394 compared to $62,084 for investigation officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,673 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,693 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,394 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,084 |
Investigation officer employment statistics
Most investigation officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where investigation officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigation officers work.
Investigation officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Investigation officer jobs by company type
Employees with the investigation officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigation officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Investigation officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 33% |
Investigation officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigation officers are government, finance and professional.
Investigation officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Investigation officer turnover and employment statistics
Investigation officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigation officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigation officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigation officer 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 investigation officer tenure
The average investigation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 614 investigation officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigation officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Investigation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigation officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Guard | 5.55% | 18,348 |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 7.15% | 27,785 |
| Investigation Officer | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar investigation officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Guard | 5.55% | 18,348 |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 7.15% | 27,785 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigation officers
The most common foreign language among investigation officers is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- Portuguese, 6.5%
- Arabic, 6.5%
- Bulgarian, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 43.6%
Investigation officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| Portuguese | 6.5% |
| Arabic | 6.5% |
| Bulgarian | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 43.6% |