Investigations director demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigations director gender statistics
25.6% of investigations directors are women and 74.4% of investigations directors are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Investigations director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Investigations director gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,626
Female income
$88,897
Investigations director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigations director positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of investigations directors are female.
Investigations director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2011 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2012 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2013 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2014 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2015 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2016 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2017 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2018 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2019 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2020 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2021 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
Investigations director related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigations directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Investigations Director | 74% | 26% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Investigations director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigations directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all investigations directors. Comparatively, 14.6% of investigations directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of investigations directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Investigations director race
| Investigations director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Investigations director race and ethnicity over time
See how investigations director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigations director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.18% | 8.01% | 4.70% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 71.49% | 7.92% | 5.17% | 12.74% |
| 2012 | 73.28% | 7.54% | 4.70% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 72.55% | 6.92% | 5.15% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 70.91% | 8.40% | 5.35% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 70.48% | 7.79% | 4.55% | 13.63% |
| 2016 | 69.65% | 8.13% | 5.61% | 13.26% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 7.80% | 5.66% | 11.57% |
| 2018 | 71.09% | 7.47% | 6.22% | 11.96% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 7.10% | 6.47% | 12.68% |
| 2020 | 68.09% | 6.60% | 5.71% | 14.05% |
| 2021 | 65.34% | 7.94% | 6.39% | 14.58% |
Investigations director wage gap by race
According to our data, white investigations directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american investigations directors have the lowest average salary at $88,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,598 |
| White | $92,354 |
| Black or African American | $88,920 |
| Asian | $91,813 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,492 |
Average investigations director age
See how the average age of investigations directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigations director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Investigations director age breakdown
The average age of investigations directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the investigations director population.
Investigations director age breakdown
| Investigations Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Investigations director educational attainment
The most common degree for investigations directors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of investigations directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Investigations directors by degree level
| Investigations director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Investigations director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,476 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,183 |
Investigations director employment statistics
Most investigations directors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where investigations directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigations directors work.
Investigations director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Investigations director jobs by company type
Employees with the investigations director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigations directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Investigations director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 12% |
Investigations director jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigations directors are finance, professional and insurance.
Investigations director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Investigations director turnover and employment statistics
Investigations director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigations directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigations director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigations director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average investigations director tenure
The average investigations director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 295 investigations directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigations director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Investigations director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigations directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Horse Racer | 6.54% | 23 |
| Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 14,485 |
| Professional Musician | 8.54% | 43,354 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Investigations Director | 14.31% | - |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Similar investigations director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Horse Racer | 6.54% | 23 |
| Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 14,485 |
| Professional Musician | 8.54% | 43,354 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigations directors
The most common foreign language among investigations directors is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 13.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Other, 29.9%
Investigations director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Other | 29.9% |