Investigative analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigative analyst demographics by:
Investigative analyst gender statistics
55.1% of investigative analysts are women and 44.9% of investigative analysts are men.
- Female, 55.1%
- Male, 44.9%
Investigative analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% |
| Male | 44.9% |
Investigative analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$126,688
Female income
$119,623
Investigative analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigative analyst positions over time. Currently, 55.1% of investigative analysts are female.
Investigative analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.27% | 52.73% |
| 2011 | 48.11% | 51.89% |
| 2012 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2013 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2014 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2015 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2016 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2017 | 40.39% | 59.61% |
| 2018 | 43.04% | 56.96% |
| 2019 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2020 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2021 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
Investigative analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigative analysts 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% |
| Investigative Analyst | 45% | 55% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Investigative analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigative analysts is White, which makes up 62.7% of all investigative analysts. Comparatively, 16.9% of investigative analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of investigative analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Investigative analyst race
| Investigative analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Investigative analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how investigative analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigative analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.95% | 11.50% | 2.60% | 15.36% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 13.73% | 1.97% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 65.88% | 12.57% | 3.03% | 15.73% |
| 2013 | 65.15% | 13.31% | 1.96% | 17.33% |
| 2014 | 68.48% | 11.64% | 1.79% | 15.75% |
| 2015 | 66.60% | 10.80% | 2.75% | 16.88% |
| 2016 | 65.76% | 11.50% | 3.06% | 16.91% |
| 2017 | 65.70% | 12.07% | 2.80% | 17.06% |
| 2018 | 64.45% | 12.42% | 2.96% | 16.69% |
| 2019 | 65.92% | 10.30% | 2.49% | 18.28% |
| 2020 | 62.05% | 11.54% | 3.00% | 18.97% |
| 2021 | 62.71% | 11.88% | 2.83% | 16.93% |
Investigative analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian investigative analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown investigative analysts have the lowest average salary at $122,399.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,399 |
| White | $126,318 |
| Black or African American | $123,349 |
| Asian | $132,048 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $129,590 |
Average investigative analyst age
See how the average age of investigative analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigative analyst 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 |
Investigative analyst age breakdown
The average age of investigative analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the investigative analyst population.
Investigative analyst age breakdown
| Investigative Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Investigative analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for investigative analysts is bachelor's degree, with 67% of investigative analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Investigative analysts by degree level
| Investigative analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Investigative analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, investigative analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $135,561 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, investigative analysts earn a median annual income of $132,501 compared to $121,708 for investigative analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $135,561 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $117,363 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $132,501 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $121,708 |
Investigative analyst employment statistics
Most investigative analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where investigative analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigative analysts work.
Investigative analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Investigative analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the investigative analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigative analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Investigative analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 14% |
Investigative analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigative analysts are finance, government and professional.
Investigative analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Investigative analyst turnover and employment statistics
Investigative analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigative analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigative analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigative analyst 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 investigative analyst tenure
The average investigative analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,158 investigative analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigative analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Investigative analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigative analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Officer | 5.55% | 116,529 |
| Traffic Agent | 7.15% | 27,806 |
| Investigative Analyst | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar investigative analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Officer | 5.55% | 116,529 |
| Traffic Agent | 7.15% | 27,806 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigative analysts
The most common foreign language among investigative analysts is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 7.0%
- Italian, 5.8%
- French, 5.8%
- German, 3.5%
- Other, 27.9%
Investigative analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 7.0% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| French | 5.8% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Other | 27.9% |
