Principal examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal examiner gender statistics
36.5% of principal examiners are women and 63.5% of principal examiners are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Principal examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Principal examiner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,357
Female income
$72,719
Principal examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal examiner positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of principal examiners are female.
Principal examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.74% | 22.26% |
| 2011 | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 2012 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2013 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2014 | 74.42% | 25.58% |
| 2015 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2016 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2017 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2018 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2019 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2020 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 2021 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
Principal examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal examiners 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% |
| Principal Examiner | 64% | 36% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Principal examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal examiners is White, which makes up 64.8% of all principal examiners. Comparatively, 12.6% of principal examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of principal examiners are Asian.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Principal examiner race
| Principal examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Principal examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how principal examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.98% | 7.46% | 9.01% | 7.98% |
| 2011 | 74.48% | 5.90% | 9.34% | 7.46% |
| 2012 | 67.97% | 10.48% | 9.70% | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 66.57% | 15.77% | 6.02% | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 66.22% | 13.78% | 7.99% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 64.11% | 10.12% | 11.67% | 11.28% |
| 2016 | 68.69% | 11.68% | 7.60% | 10.34% |
| 2017 | 68.74% | 9.81% | 7.85% | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 59.04% | 12.46% | 10.41% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 6.93% | 12.31% | 10.54% |
| 2020 | 71.28% | 5.82% | 9.17% | 10.75% |
| 2021 | 64.76% | 6.74% | 9.95% | 12.60% |
Principal examiner wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,312 |
| White | $74,633 |
| Black or African American | $67,031 |
| Asian | $73,218 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,898 |
Average principal examiner age
See how the average age of principal examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Principal examiner age breakdown
The average age of principal examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the principal examiner population.
Principal examiner age breakdown
| Principal Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Principal examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for principal examiners is bachelor's degree, with 74% of principal examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 4%
Principal examiners by degree level
| Principal examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Principal examiner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,120 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,215 |
Principal examiner employment statistics
Most principal examiners work for a public in the government industry.
Company size where principal examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal examiners work.
Principal examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Principal examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the principal examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most principal examiners prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Principal examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 31% |
Principal examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal examiners are government, finance and technology.
Principal examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
Principal examiner turnover and employment statistics
Principal examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.88% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 2.80% |
| 2013 | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 3.47% |
| 2021 | 1.52% |
Average principal examiner tenure
The average principal examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 principal examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 38% |
Principal examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 37,175 |
| Associate Analyst | 7.33% | 97,311 |
| Accounting Consultant | 7.40% | 74,894 |
| Tax Professional | 7.56% | 82,351 |
| Tax Compliance Agent | 7.65% | 65,946 |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | - |
Similar principal examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 37,175 |
| Associate Analyst | 7.33% | 97,311 |
| Accounting Consultant | 7.40% | 74,894 |
| Tax Professional | 7.56% | 82,351 |
| Tax Compliance Agent | 7.65% | 65,946 |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal examiners
The most common foreign language among principal examiners is Chinese at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Georgian at 14.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Georgian, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 28.5%
Principal examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Georgian | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 28.5% |