Retirement specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Retirement specialist gender statistics
48.0% of retirement specialists are women and 52.0% of retirement specialists are men.
- Male, 52.0%
- Female, 48.0%
Retirement specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Retirement specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,140
Female income
$38,441
Retirement specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retirement specialist positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of retirement specialists are female.
Retirement specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.38% | 53.62% |
| 2011 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2012 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2013 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2014 | 40.60% | 59.40% |
| 2015 | 38.97% | 61.03% |
| 2016 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2017 | 48.59% | 51.41% |
| 2018 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2019 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2020 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| 2021 | 52.03% | 47.97% |
Retirement specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared retirement specialists 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 Specialist | 52% | 48% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Retirement specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retirement specialists is White, which makes up 62.2% of all retirement specialists. Comparatively, 15.4% of retirement specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of retirement specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Retirement specialist race
| Retirement specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Retirement specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how retirement specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retirement specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.07% | 11.35% | 4.12% | 13.64% |
| 2011 | 66.71% | 9.71% | 7.55% | 13.62% |
| 2012 | 67.50% | 12.70% | 6.29% | 10.76% |
| 2013 | 66.37% | 10.08% | 6.31% | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 66.08% | 11.71% | 6.79% | 12.06% |
| 2015 | 66.48% | 13.58% | 5.64% | 11.07% |
| 2016 | 62.01% | 14.54% | 7.56% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 64.27% | 11.69% | 7.65% | 14.11% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 9.37% | 5.89% | 16.20% |
| 2019 | 64.29% | 10.91% | 6.38% | 15.69% |
| 2020 | 58.08% | 12.82% | 8.15% | 16.99% |
| 2021 | 62.17% | 10.76% | 7.69% | 15.41% |
Retirement specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white retirement specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown retirement specialists have the lowest average salary at $39,565.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,565 |
| White | $42,966 |
| Black or African American | $40,804 |
| Asian | $42,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,038 |
Average retirement specialist age
See how the average age of retirement specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Retirement specialist 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 |
Retirement specialist age breakdown
The average age of retirement specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the retirement specialist population.
Retirement specialist age breakdown
| Retirement Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Retirement specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for retirement specialists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of retirement specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Retirement specialists by degree level
| Retirement specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Retirement specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retirement specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,638 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, retirement specialists earn a median annual income of $43,253 compared to $40,182 for retirement specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,638 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,494 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,253 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,182 |
Retirement specialist employment statistics
Most retirement specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where retirement specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retirement specialists work.
Retirement specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Retirement specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the retirement specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most retirement specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Retirement specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 11% |
Retirement specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for retirement specialists are finance, professional and government.
Retirement specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Retirement specialist turnover and employment statistics
Retirement specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retirement specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retirement specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retirement specialist 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 retirement specialist tenure
The average retirement specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,226 retirement specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Retirement specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Retirement specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retirement specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Retirement Specialist | 8.96% | - |
| Marketing Research Specialist | 10.00% | 122,259 |
| Building Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 26,482 |
| Contract Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 77,005 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Similar retirement specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Marketing Research Specialist | 10.00% | 122,259 |
| Building Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 26,482 |
| Contract Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 77,005 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign languages spoken by retirement specialists
The most common foreign language among retirement specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 5.6%
- Chinese, 2.8%
- Igbo, 2.8%
- French, 2.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Retirement specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Igbo | 2.8% |
| French | 2.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
