Rater demographics and statistics in the US
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Rater gender statistics
72.4% of raters are women and 27.6% of raters are men.
- Female, 72.4%
- Male, 27.6%
Rater gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.4% |
| Male | 27.6% |
Rater gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,183
Female income
$42,839
Rater gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rater positions over time. Currently, 72.4% of raters are female.
Rater gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.87% | 76.13% |
| 2011 | 26.09% | 73.91% |
| 2012 | 24.02% | 75.98% |
| 2013 | 23.76% | 76.24% |
| 2014 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2015 | 24.71% | 75.29% |
| 2016 | 26.10% | 73.90% |
| 2017 | 25.72% | 74.28% |
| 2018 | 27.87% | 72.13% |
| 2019 | 28.49% | 71.51% |
| 2020 | 28.64% | 71.36% |
| 2021 | 27.60% | 72.40% |
Rater related jobs gender ratio
We compared raters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Rater | 28% | 72% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Rater demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among raters is White, which makes up 60.4% of all raters. Comparatively, 15.3% of raters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of raters are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Rater race
| Rater race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Rater race and ethnicity over time
See how rater racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rater race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.44% | 12.66% | 6.49% | 11.97% |
| 2011 | 66.25% | 12.91% | 5.88% | 12.11% |
| 2012 | 67.24% | 11.59% | 6.28% | 12.46% |
| 2013 | 66.58% | 12.31% | 6.28% | 12.30% |
| 2014 | 66.34% | 12.11% | 5.96% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 66.26% | 12.26% | 6.95% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 65.68% | 11.97% | 6.56% | 12.97% |
| 2017 | 65.82% | 11.74% | 6.49% | 13.38% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 11.68% | 7.38% | 13.20% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 10.62% | 6.52% | 12.62% |
| 2020 | 63.38% | 12.06% | 6.49% | 13.31% |
| 2021 | 60.41% | 11.11% | 7.83% | 15.33% |
Rater wage gap by race
According to our data, asian raters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american raters have the lowest average salary at $44,448.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,278 |
| White | $45,456 |
| Black or African American | $44,448 |
| Asian | $48,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,178 |
Average rater age
See how the average age of raters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rater age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 35 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Rater age breakdown
The average age of raters is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the rater population.
Rater age breakdown
| Rater Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Rater educational attainment
The most common degree for raters is bachelor's degree, with 55% of raters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Raters by degree level
| Rater degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Rater wage gap by degree level
According to the data, raters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,937 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, raters earn a median annual income of $48,126 compared to $40,978 for raters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,937 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,126 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,978 |
Rater employment statistics
Most raters work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where raters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where raters work.
Rater jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Rater jobs by company type
Employees with the rater job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most raters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rater jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 64% |
Rater jobs by industry
The most common industries for raters are insurance, education and professional.
Rater industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 40% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Rater turnover and employment statistics
Rater unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for raters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rater unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rater unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 3.55% |
Average rater tenure
The average rater stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,273 raters resumes in Zippia's database.
Rater tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Rater LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of raters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Senior Accounting Specialist | 6.92% | 34,107 |
| Senior Teller | 7.10% | 8,846 |
| Rater | 7.32% | - |
| Collections/Accounts Receivable | 7.90% | 30,523 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Casino Cashier Manager | 10.47% | 52,779 |
Similar rater jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Senior Accounting Specialist | 6.92% | 34,107 |
| Senior Teller | 7.10% | 8,846 |
| Collections/Accounts Receivable | 7.90% | 30,523 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Casino Cashier Manager | 10.47% | 52,779 |
Foreign languages spoken by raters
The most common foreign language among raters is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and German is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- German, 6.8%
- Italian, 5.1%
- Russian, 5.1%
- Other, 29.1%
Rater languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| German | 6.8% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
| Russian | 5.1% |
| Other | 29.1% |
