Marine underwriter demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine underwriter gender statistics
40.5% of marine underwriters are women and 59.5% of marine underwriters are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Marine underwriter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Marine underwriter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,747
Female income
$77,268
Marine underwriter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine underwriter positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of marine underwriters are female.
Marine underwriter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2011 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2012 | 52.34% | 47.66% |
| 2013 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2014 | 54.60% | 45.40% |
| 2015 | 57.57% | 42.43% |
| 2016 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2017 | 56.60% | 43.40% |
| 2018 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2019 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2020 | 56.58% | 43.42% |
| 2021 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
Marine underwriter related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine underwriters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Marine Underwriter | 59% | 41% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Marine underwriter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine underwriters is White, which makes up 72.9% of all marine underwriters. Comparatively, 10.5% of marine underwriters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of marine underwriters are Black or African American.
- White, 72.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Marine underwriter race
| Marine underwriter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Marine underwriter race and ethnicity over time
See how marine underwriter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine underwriter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.67% | 8.64% | 5.44% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 74.23% | 9.82% | 4.55% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 72.55% | 9.57% | 5.99% | 10.61% |
| 2013 | 74.01% | 9.31% | 6.02% | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 73.44% | 10.30% | 4.55% | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 71.96% | 10.16% | 5.36% | 10.56% |
| 2016 | 70.87% | 10.80% | 4.96% | 11.19% |
| 2017 | 71.73% | 7.79% | 7.67% | 10.87% |
| 2018 | 72.34% | 7.87% | 7.08% | 10.68% |
| 2019 | 71.51% | 9.16% | 6.43% | 10.60% |
| 2020 | 70.01% | 9.23% | 5.20% | 11.90% |
| 2021 | 72.88% | 8.07% | 5.63% | 10.53% |
Marine underwriter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown marine underwriters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine underwriters have the lowest average salary at $74,177.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,370 |
| White | $81,367 |
| Black or African American | $74,177 |
| Asian | $81,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,041 |
Average marine underwriter age
See how the average age of marine underwriters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marine underwriter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 38 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 47.5 |
Marine underwriter age breakdown
The average age of marine underwriters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the marine underwriter population.
Marine underwriter age breakdown
| Marine Underwriter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Marine underwriter educational attainment
The most common degree for marine underwriters is bachelor's degree, with 77% of marine underwriters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Marine underwriters by degree level
| Marine underwriter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Marine underwriter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine underwriters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,592 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, marine underwriters earn a median annual income of $85,823 compared to $67,509 for marine underwriters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,592 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,823 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,509 |
Marine underwriter employment statistics
Company size where marine underwriters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine underwriters work.
Marine underwriter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Marine underwriter jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine underwriters are insurance, finance and non profits.
Marine underwriter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 64% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Marine underwriter turnover and employment statistics
Marine underwriter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine underwriters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine underwriter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine underwriter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average marine underwriter tenure
The average marine underwriter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 marine underwriters resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine underwriter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Marine underwriter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine underwriters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Analyst | 7.33% | 57,860 |
| General Ledger Accountant | 7.40% | 81,408 |
| Tax Associate | 7.56% | 42,019 |
| Special Tax Auditor | 7.65% | 54,408 |
| Marine Underwriter | 8.77% | - |
| Budget Engineer | 12.94% | 963 |
| Finance Compliance Examiner | 19.38% | 85,381 |
Similar marine underwriter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Head Analyst | 7.33% | 57,860 |
| General Ledger Accountant | 7.40% | 81,408 |
| Tax Associate | 7.56% | 42,019 |
| Special Tax Auditor | 7.65% | 54,408 |
| Budget Engineer | 12.94% | 963 |
| Finance Compliance Examiner | 19.38% | 85,381 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine underwriters
The most common foreign language among marine underwriters is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and German is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- German, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Bulgarian, 6.7%
- Other, 13.4%
Marine underwriter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| German | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Bulgarian | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.4% |