Investigative specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigative specialist gender statistics
57.5% of investigative specialists are women and 42.5% of investigative specialists are men.
- Female, 57.5%
- Male, 42.5%
Investigative specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% |
| Male | 42.5% |
Investigative specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,730
Female income
$48,548
Investigative specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigative specialist positions over time. Currently, 57.5% of investigative specialists are female.
Investigative specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.65% | 49.35% |
| 2011 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2012 | 40.74% | 59.26% |
| 2013 | 46.84% | 53.16% |
| 2014 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2015 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2016 | 42.73% | 57.27% |
| 2017 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2018 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2019 | 41.98% | 58.02% |
| 2020 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
| 2021 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
Investigative specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigative specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Investigative Specialist | 43% | 57% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Investigative specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigative specialists is White, which makes up 56.3% of all investigative specialists. Comparatively, 19.0% of investigative specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of investigative specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Investigative specialist race
| Investigative specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Investigative specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how investigative specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigative specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.65% | 9.69% | 4.00% | 16.65% |
| 2011 | 62.72% | 12.48% | 3.56% | 18.95% |
| 2012 | 63.65% | 11.82% | 4.36% | 16.98% |
| 2013 | 61.91% | 13.23% | 3.09% | 18.01% |
| 2014 | 64.68% | 12.17% | 3.06% | 16.43% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 12.52% | 4.35% | 18.09% |
| 2016 | 62.45% | 11.34% | 4.44% | 18.57% |
| 2017 | 62.37% | 10.12% | 5.46% | 17.57% |
| 2018 | 60.83% | 13.30% | 4.97% | 17.46% |
| 2019 | 60.50% | 12.84% | 5.71% | 18.81% |
| 2020 | 62.71% | 11.40% | 3.87% | 17.72% |
| 2021 | 56.25% | 13.62% | 5.04% | 18.98% |
Investigative specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown investigative specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american investigative specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,952.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,759 |
| White | $56,595 |
| Black or African American | $52,952 |
| Asian | $56,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,342 |
Average investigative specialist age
See how the average age of investigative specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigative specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 36.5 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Asian | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
Investigative specialist age breakdown
The average age of investigative specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the investigative specialist population.
Investigative specialist age breakdown
| Investigative Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Investigative specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for investigative specialists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of investigative specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Investigative specialists by degree level
| Investigative specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Investigative specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, investigative specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,965 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, investigative specialists earn a median annual income of $55,106 compared to $47,308 for investigative specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,965 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,308 |
Investigative specialist employment statistics
Most investigative specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where investigative specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigative specialists work.
Investigative specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Investigative specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the investigative specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigative specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Investigative specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 20% |
Investigative specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigative specialists are finance, government and professional.
Investigative specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Investigative specialist turnover and employment statistics
Investigative specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigative specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigative specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigative specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 7.05% |
| 2012 | 4.89% |
| 2013 | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 4.38% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 4.40% |
| 2021 | 3.23% |
Average investigative specialist tenure
The average investigative specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,821 investigative specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigative specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Investigative specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Bank Guard | 6.29% | 18,524 |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | 4,816 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Investigative Specialist | 8.27% | - |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Similar investigative specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Bank Guard | 6.29% | 18,524 |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | 4,816 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigative specialists
The most common foreign language among investigative specialists is Spanish at 58.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.9% and German is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 58.2%
- French, 9.9%
- German, 8.8%
- Japanese, 6.6%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Investigative specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.2% |
| French | 9.9% |
| German | 8.8% |
| Japanese | 6.6% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
