Retirement officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Retirement officer demographics by:
Retirement officer gender statistics
18.3% of retirement officers are women and 81.7% of retirement officers are men.
- Male, 81.7%
- Female, 18.3%
Retirement officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.7% |
| Female | 18.3% |
Retirement officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,629
Female income
$57,121
Retirement officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retirement officer positions over time. Currently, 18.3% of retirement officers are female.
Retirement officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2011 | 83.19% | 16.81% |
| 2012 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
| 2013 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2014 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2015 | 82.70% | 17.30% |
| 2016 | 83.28% | 16.72% |
| 2017 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2018 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2019 | 81.87% | 18.13% |
| 2020 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2021 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
Retirement officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared retirement officers 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% |
| Retirement Officer | 82% | 18% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
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Retirement officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retirement officers is White, which makes up 57.7% of all retirement officers. Comparatively, 14.8% of retirement officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of retirement officers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Retirement officer race
| Retirement officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Retirement officer race and ethnicity over time
See how retirement officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retirement officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.76% | 13.56% | 7.53% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 65.07% | 13.24% | 7.67% | 10.96% |
| 2012 | 65.16% | 12.74% | 7.67% | 11.56% |
| 2013 | 64.65% | 12.87% | 7.76% | 11.42% |
| 2014 | 62.84% | 13.21% | 8.51% | 12.17% |
| 2015 | 63.02% | 13.35% | 8.29% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 62.52% | 13.62% | 8.53% | 12.01% |
| 2017 | 62.68% | 12.62% | 8.20% | 12.98% |
| 2018 | 63.08% | 11.35% | 8.96% | 13.41% |
| 2019 | 63.04% | 11.71% | 8.71% | 13.05% |
| 2020 | 59.78% | 12.69% | 9.01% | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 57.68% | 12.04% | 9.43% | 14.82% |
Retirement officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,531 |
| White | $62,199 |
| Black or African American | $59,834 |
| Asian | $67,043 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,787 |
Average retirement officer age
See how the average age of retirement officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Retirement officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Retirement officer age breakdown
The average age of retirement officers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the retirement officer population.
Retirement officer age breakdown
| Retirement Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Retirement officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Retirement officers by degree level
| Retirement officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Retirement officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,256 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,148 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,582 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,566 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,416 |
Retirement officer employment statistics
Company size where retirement officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retirement officers work.
Retirement officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Retirement officer jobs by company type
Employees with the retirement officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most retirement officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Retirement officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 48% |
Retirement officer turnover and employment statistics
Retirement officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retirement officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retirement officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retirement officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average retirement officer tenure
The average retirement officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 retirement officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Retirement officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 65% |
Retirement officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retirement officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Retirement Officer | 8.93% | - |
| Data Research Analyst | 10.00% | 135,144 |
| Commercial Energy Rater | 11.05% | 29,270 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar retirement officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Data Research Analyst | 10.00% | 135,144 |
| Commercial Energy Rater | 11.05% | 29,270 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by retirement officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Retirement officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |