Investigative research specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigative research specialist gender statistics
52.3% of investigative research specialists are women and 47.7% of investigative research specialists are men.
- Female, 52.3%
- Male, 47.7%
Investigative research specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% |
| Male | 47.7% |
Investigative research specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,849
Female income
$52,677
Investigative research specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigative research specialist positions over time. Currently, 52.3% of investigative research specialists are female.
Investigative research specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.13% | 43.87% |
| 2011 | 53.67% | 46.33% |
| 2012 | 53.92% | 46.08% |
| 2013 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2014 | 50.48% | 49.52% |
| 2015 | 52.65% | 47.35% |
| 2016 | 51.89% | 48.11% |
| 2017 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 2018 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2019 | 49.51% | 50.49% |
| 2020 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2021 | 47.73% | 52.27% |
Investigative research specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigative research specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Investigative Research Specialist | 48% | 52% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Investigative research specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigative research specialists is White, which makes up 71.9% of all investigative research specialists. Comparatively, 10.3% of investigative research specialists are Asian and 9.1% of investigative research specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Investigative research specialist race
| Investigative research specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Investigative research specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how investigative research specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigative research specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.82% | 4.07% | 8.07% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 79.12% | 4.07% | 8.50% | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 79.18% | 4.28% | 7.79% | 6.74% |
| 2013 | 78.94% | 4.49% | 7.24% | 6.77% |
| 2014 | 79.26% | 3.92% | 8.41% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | 78.22% | 3.50% | 8.70% | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 76.45% | 4.67% | 8.93% | 7.81% |
| 2017 | 76.42% | 4.53% | 9.00% | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 75.73% | 4.19% | 9.01% | 8.01% |
| 2019 | 76.06% | 4.08% | 9.22% | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 74.16% | 3.53% | 9.30% | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 71.88% | 3.88% | 10.32% | 9.12% |
Investigative research specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian investigative research specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american investigative research specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,698.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,160 |
| White | $56,788 |
| Black or African American | $50,698 |
| Asian | $63,240 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,102 |
Average investigative research specialist age
See how the average age of investigative research specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigative research specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Investigative research specialist age breakdown
The average age of investigative research specialists is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the investigative research specialist population.
Investigative research specialist age breakdown
| Investigative Research Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Investigative research specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for investigative research specialists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of investigative research specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 17%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Investigative research specialists by degree level
| Investigative research specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Investigative research specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, investigative research specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,264 annually. With a Master's degree, investigative research specialists earn a median annual income of $71,314 compared to $59,181 for investigative research specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,314 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,181 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,264 |
Investigative research specialist employment statistics
Most investigative research specialists work for a public in the education industry.
Company size where investigative research specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigative research specialists work.
Investigative research specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Investigative research specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the investigative research specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigative research specialists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Investigative research specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 8% |
Investigative research specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigative research specialists are education, professional and technology.
Investigative research specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
Investigative research specialist turnover and employment statistics
Investigative research specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigative research specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigative research specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigative research specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average investigative research specialist tenure
The average investigative research specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 investigative research specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigative research specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Investigative research specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigative research specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Certification And Selection Specialist | 8.93% | 20,807 |
| Investigative Research Specialist | 10.00% | - |
| Corporate Ethics Officer | 11.05% | 65,366 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar investigative research specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Certification And Selection Specialist | 8.93% | 20,807 |
| Corporate Ethics Officer | 11.05% | 65,366 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigative research specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Investigative research specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |