Polygraph examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Polygraph examiner demographics by:
Polygraph examiner gender statistics
15.9% of polygraph examiners are women and 84.1% of polygraph examiners are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Polygraph examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Polygraph examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,929
Female income
$78,341
Polygraph examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in polygraph examiner positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of polygraph examiners are female.
Polygraph examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2011 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2012 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2014 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2016 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2017 | 85.90% | 14.10% |
| 2018 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 83.36% | 16.64% |
| 2020 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2021 | 84.06% | 15.94% |
Polygraph examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared polygraph examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Polygraph Examiner | 84% | 16% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Polygraph examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among polygraph examiners is White, which makes up 56.6% of all polygraph examiners. Comparatively, 16.6% of polygraph examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of polygraph examiners are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Polygraph examiner race
| Polygraph examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Polygraph examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how polygraph examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Polygraph examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.39% | 7.58% | 8.65% | 12.56% |
| 2011 | 64.47% | 9.35% | 10.07% | 11.83% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 8.43% | 10.04% | 11.38% |
| 2013 | 64.05% | 9.16% | 10.12% | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 64.22% | 9.02% | 10.39% | 12.44% |
| 2015 | 62.86% | 8.83% | 9.99% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 63.39% | 9.42% | 10.06% | 13.34% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 8.08% | 10.63% | 15.58% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 7.77% | 11.61% | 14.31% |
| 2019 | 63.32% | 7.46% | 10.19% | 14.50% |
| 2020 | 59.05% | 9.63% | 10.68% | 13.73% |
| 2021 | 56.59% | 9.35% | 10.49% | 16.55% |
Polygraph examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown polygraph examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian polygraph examiners have the lowest average salary at $81,617.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,413 |
| White | $82,787 |
| Black or African American | $81,776 |
| Asian | $81,617 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,107 |
Average polygraph examiner age
See how the average age of polygraph examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Polygraph examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Polygraph examiner age breakdown
The average age of polygraph examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the polygraph examiner population.
Polygraph examiner age breakdown
| Polygraph Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Polygraph examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for polygraph examiners is bachelor's degree, with 62% of polygraph examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Polygraph examiners by degree level
| Polygraph examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Polygraph examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, polygraph examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,224 annually. With a Associate degree, polygraph examiners earn a median annual income of $79,825 compared to $75,895 for polygraph examiners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,224 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,246 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,895 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,825 |
Polygraph examiner employment statistics
Most polygraph examiners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where polygraph examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where polygraph examiners work.
Polygraph examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Polygraph examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the polygraph examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most polygraph examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Polygraph examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 34% |
Polygraph examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for polygraph examiners are government, technology and professional.
Polygraph examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 34% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Polygraph examiner turnover and employment statistics
Polygraph examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for polygraph examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Polygraph examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Polygraph examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average polygraph examiner tenure
The average polygraph examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 190 polygraph examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Polygraph examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Polygraph examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of polygraph examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | 405 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Polygraph Examiner | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Tester | 9.49% | 9,137 |
Similar polygraph examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | 405 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Chemical Tester | 9.49% | 9,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by polygraph examiners
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 20.0%
Polygraph examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 20.0% |