Pension administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pension administrator gender statistics
64.3% of pension administrators are women and 35.7% of pension administrators are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Pension administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Pension administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,779
Female income
$53,828
Pension administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pension administrator positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of pension administrators are female.
Pension administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.68% | 69.32% |
| 2011 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
| 2012 | 30.58% | 69.42% |
| 2013 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2014 | 25.92% | 74.08% |
| 2015 | 24.63% | 75.37% |
| 2016 | 31.70% | 68.30% |
| 2017 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2018 | 34.64% | 65.36% |
| 2019 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2020 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2021 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
Pension administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pension administrators 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% |
| Pension Administrator | 36% | 64% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Pension administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pension administrators is White, which makes up 61.4% of all pension administrators. Comparatively, 15.4% of pension administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of pension administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Pension administrator race
| Pension administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Pension administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how pension administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pension administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.31% | 11.66% | 4.37% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 10.01% | 7.79% | 13.65% |
| 2012 | 66.74% | 13.01% | 6.53% | 10.78% |
| 2013 | 65.61% | 10.39% | 6.56% | 14.90% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 12.02% | 7.04% | 12.08% |
| 2015 | 65.72% | 13.89% | 5.89% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 61.25% | 14.84% | 7.81% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 63.51% | 12.00% | 7.90% | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 63.87% | 9.68% | 6.14% | 16.23% |
| 2019 | 63.53% | 11.22% | 6.63% | 15.72% |
| 2020 | 57.32% | 13.13% | 8.40% | 17.01% |
| 2021 | 61.41% | 11.07% | 7.93% | 15.43% |
Pension administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pension administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pension administrators have the lowest average salary at $55,877.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,877 |
| White | $62,184 |
| Black or African American | $58,157 |
| Asian | $61,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,745 |
Average pension administrator age
See how the average age of pension administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pension administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 44 |
Pension administrator age breakdown
The average age of pension administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the pension administrator population.
Pension administrator age breakdown
| Pension Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Pension administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for pension administrators is bachelor's degree, with 67% of pension administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pension administrators by degree level
| Pension administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pension administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pension administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,447 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pension administrators earn a median annual income of $62,724 compared to $57,011 for pension administrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,447 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,747 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,724 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,011 |
Pension administrator employment statistics
Most pension administrators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where pension administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pension administrators work.
Pension administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Pension administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the pension administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pension administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pension administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Pension administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pension administrators are finance, professional and insurance.
Pension administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 24% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Insurance | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Pension administrator turnover and employment statistics
Pension administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pension administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pension administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pension administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 3.76% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 5.45% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average pension administrator tenure
The average pension administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 943 pension administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pension administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Pension administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pension administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Senior Logistic Engineer | 8.65% | 982 |
| Pension Administrator | 8.96% | - |
| Research And Evaluation Manager | 10.00% | 47,799 |
| Consulting Specialist | 11.05% | 57,781 |
| Chief Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 14,418 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar pension administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Senior Logistic Engineer | 8.65% | 982 |
| Research And Evaluation Manager | 10.00% | 47,799 |
| Consulting Specialist | 11.05% | 57,781 |
| Chief Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 14,418 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by pension administrators
The most common foreign language among pension administrators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Swedish, 4.5%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Pension administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Swedish | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
