Senior investigator demographics and statistics in the US
Senior investigator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior investigator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior investigator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior investigators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 20,099 senior investigators currently employed in the United States.
- 34.6% of all senior investigators are women, while 65.4% are men.
- The average senior investigator age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior investigators is White (62.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), Black or African American (11.8%) and Unknown (5.0%).
- In 2022, women earned 86% of what men earned.
- 9% of all senior investigators are LGBT.
- Senior investigators are 42% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior investigator demographics by:
Senior investigator gender statistics
34.6% of senior investigators are women and 65.4% of senior investigators are men.
- Male, 65.4%
- Female, 34.6%
Senior investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.4% |
| Female | 34.6% |
Senior investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,579
Female income
$53,908
Senior investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior investigator positions over time. Currently, 34.6% of senior investigators are female.
Senior investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2011 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2013 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2014 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
| 2015 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2017 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2018 | 63.59% | 36.41% |
| 2019 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2020 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2021 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
Senior investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Senior Investigator | 65% | 35% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Senior investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior investigators is White, which makes up 62.9% of all senior investigators. Comparatively, 16.8% of senior investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of senior investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Senior investigator race
| Senior investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Senior investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how senior investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.13% | 11.43% | 2.60% | 15.25% |
| 2011 | 66.42% | 13.66% | 1.97% | 14.67% |
| 2012 | 66.06% | 12.50% | 3.02% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 65.33% | 13.24% | 1.96% | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 68.66% | 11.57% | 1.78% | 15.64% |
| 2015 | 66.78% | 10.73% | 2.75% | 16.78% |
| 2016 | 65.94% | 11.43% | 3.06% | 16.80% |
| 2017 | 65.88% | 12.00% | 2.80% | 16.95% |
| 2018 | 64.63% | 12.35% | 2.96% | 16.58% |
| 2019 | 66.10% | 10.23% | 2.49% | 18.18% |
| 2020 | 62.23% | 11.47% | 3.00% | 18.86% |
| 2021 | 62.89% | 11.81% | 2.82% | 16.82% |
Senior investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown senior investigators have the lowest average salary at $57,470.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,470 |
| White | $62,219 |
| Black or African American | $58,499 |
| Asian | $69,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,341 |
Average senior investigator age
See how the average age of senior investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Senior investigator age breakdown
The average age of senior investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the senior investigator population.
Senior investigator age breakdown
| Senior Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Senior investigator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior investigators by degree level
| Senior investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,935 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior investigators earn a median annual income of $69,785 compared to $55,935 for senior investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,935 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,785 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,935 |
Senior investigator employment statistics
Most senior investigators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where senior investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior investigators work.
Senior investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Senior investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the senior investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior investigators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 19% |
Senior investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior investigators are finance, government and health care.
Senior investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 17% |
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior investigator turnover and employment statistics
Senior investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average senior investigator tenure
The average senior investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,397 senior investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Senior investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Enforcement Officer | 5.55% | 56,489 |
| Patrolman | 7.15% | 2,194 |
| Senior Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar senior investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Enforcement Officer | 5.55% | 56,489 |
| Patrolman | 7.15% | 2,194 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior investigators
The most common foreign language among senior investigators is Spanish at 74.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and German is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 74.1%
- French, 8.2%
- German, 4.7%
- Russian, 3.5%
- Vietnamese, 2.4%
- Other, 7.1%
Senior investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.1% |
| French | 8.2% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Russian | 3.5% |
| Vietnamese | 2.4% |
| Other | 7.1% |
