Navigator demographics and statistics in the US
Navigator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates navigator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our navigator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about navigators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,854 navigators currently employed in the United States.
- 61.3% of all navigators are women, while 38.7% are men.
- The average navigator age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of navigators is White (67.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.8%), Black or African American (6.6%) and Asian (5.5%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 5% of all navigators are LGBT.
- Navigators are 41% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Navigator demographics by:
Navigator gender statistics
61.3% of navigators are women and 38.7% of navigators are men.
- Female, 61.3%
- Male, 38.7%
Navigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.3% |
| Male | 38.7% |
Navigator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,443
Female income
$37,533
Navigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in navigator positions over time. Currently, 61.3% of navigators are female.
Navigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2011 | 35.31% | 64.69% |
| 2012 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
| 2013 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
| 2014 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
| 2015 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2016 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2017 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2018 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2019 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2020 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2021 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
Navigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared navigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Navigator | 39% | 61% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Navigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among navigators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all navigators. Comparatively, 15.8% of navigators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of navigators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Navigator race
| Navigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Navigator race and ethnicity over time
See how navigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Navigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.36% | 7.63% | 4.43% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 73.30% | 7.51% | 4.23% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 73.46% | 7.15% | 3.95% | 13.64% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 7.46% | 4.21% | 13.79% |
| 2014 | 72.40% | 6.86% | 4.35% | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 71.04% | 7.84% | 4.51% | 14.18% |
| 2016 | 72.95% | 7.03% | 3.99% | 14.00% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 6.88% | 4.61% | 14.63% |
| 2018 | 72.73% | 6.39% | 4.26% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 72.32% | 6.35% | 4.79% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 69.42% | 6.76% | 5.17% | 14.44% |
| 2021 | 67.66% | 6.60% | 5.50% | 15.82% |
Navigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian navigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino navigators have the lowest average salary at $37,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,656 |
| White | $40,089 |
| Black or African American | $38,211 |
| Asian | $41,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,994 |
Average navigator age
See how the average age of navigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Navigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 40 |
Navigator age breakdown
The average age of navigators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the navigator population.
Navigator age breakdown
| Navigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Navigator educational attainment
The most common degree for navigators is bachelor's degree, with 57% of navigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Navigators by degree level
| Navigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Navigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, navigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,646 annually. With a Doctorate degree, navigators earn a median annual income of $44,485 compared to $43,322 for navigators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,646 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,503 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,322 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,485 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,154 |
Navigator employment statistics
Most navigators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where navigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where navigators work.
Navigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Navigator jobs by company type
Employees with the navigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most navigators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Navigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 24% |
Navigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for navigators are health care, education and non profits.
Navigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Education | 16% |
| Government | 15% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Navigator turnover and employment statistics
Navigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for navigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Navigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Navigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average navigator tenure
The average navigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,237 navigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Navigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Navigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of navigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigator | 5.13% | - |
| Bonding Agent | 5.67% | 28,068 |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Inside Sales Advertising Executive | 9.53% | 79,733 |
| Travel Consultant | 17.39% | 12,177 |
Similar navigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bonding Agent | 5.67% | 28,068 |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Inside Sales Advertising Executive | 9.53% | 79,733 |
| Travel Consultant | 17.39% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by navigators
The most common foreign language among navigators is Spanish at 71.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 71.9%
- French, 4.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Russian, 2.7%
- Italian, 2.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Navigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.9% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Russian | 2.7% |
| Italian | 2.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
