Investigators assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigators assistant gender statistics
64.2% of investigators assistants are women and 35.8% of investigators assistants are men.
- Female, 64.2%
- Male, 35.8%
Investigators assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.2% |
| Male | 35.8% |
Investigators assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,856
Female income
$38,371
Investigators assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigators assistant positions over time. Currently, 64.2% of investigators assistants are female.
Investigators assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2011 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2012 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2013 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2014 | 36.62% | 63.38% |
| 2015 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2016 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2017 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2018 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2019 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2020 | 33.62% | 66.38% |
| 2021 | 35.79% | 64.21% |
Investigators assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigators assistants 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% |
| Investigators Assistant | 36% | 64% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Investigators assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigators assistants is White, which makes up 62.3% of all investigators assistants. Comparatively, 17.1% of investigators assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of investigators assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Investigators assistant race
| Investigators assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Investigators assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how investigators assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigators assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.58% | 11.63% | 2.61% | 15.57% |
| 2011 | 65.88% | 13.87% | 1.97% | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 65.51% | 12.70% | 3.03% | 15.94% |
| 2013 | 64.78% | 13.45% | 1.97% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 68.12% | 11.78% | 1.79% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 66.23% | 10.93% | 2.76% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 65.39% | 11.64% | 3.07% | 17.12% |
| 2017 | 65.33% | 12.20% | 2.80% | 17.28% |
| 2018 | 64.08% | 12.56% | 2.96% | 16.91% |
| 2019 | 65.56% | 10.44% | 2.50% | 18.50% |
| 2020 | 61.68% | 11.67% | 3.01% | 19.19% |
| 2021 | 62.34% | 12.02% | 2.83% | 17.14% |
Investigators assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian investigators assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown investigators assistants have the lowest average salary at $41,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,419 |
| White | $45,541 |
| Black or African American | $42,307 |
| Asian | $51,676 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,167 |
Average investigators assistant age
See how the average age of investigators assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigators assistant 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 |
Investigators assistant age breakdown
The average age of investigators assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the investigators assistant population.
Investigators assistant age breakdown
| Investigators Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Investigators assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for investigators assistants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of investigators assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Investigators assistants by degree level
| Investigators assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Investigators assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, investigators assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,965 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, investigators assistants earn a median annual income of $52,232 compared to $40,101 for investigators assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,965 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,715 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,232 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,101 |
Investigators assistant employment statistics
Most investigators assistants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where investigators assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigators assistants work.
Investigators assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Investigators assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the investigators assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigators assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Investigators assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 34% |
Investigators assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigators assistants are government, professional and education.
Investigators assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Investigators assistant turnover and employment statistics
Investigators assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigators assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigators assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigators assistant 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 investigators assistant tenure
The average investigators assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,494 investigators assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigators assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Investigators assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigators assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| Police Worker | 7.15% | 21,491 |
| Investigators Assistant | 8.65% | - |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar investigators assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| Police Worker | 7.15% | 21,491 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigators assistants
The most common foreign language among investigators assistants is Spanish at 59.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 59.1%
- French, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 3.5%
- Other, 20.1%
Investigators assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.1% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Other | 20.1% |
