State auditor demographics and statistics in the US
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State auditor gender statistics
44.8% of state auditors are women and 55.2% of state auditors are men.
- Male, 55.2%
- Female, 44.8%
State auditor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.2% |
| Female | 44.8% |
State auditor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,552
Female income
$46,282
State auditor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state auditor positions over time. Currently, 44.8% of state auditors are female.
State auditor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.29% | 46.71% |
| 2011 | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| 2012 | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| 2013 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2014 | 52.64% | 47.36% |
| 2015 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2016 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2017 | 52.55% | 47.45% |
| 2018 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2019 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
| 2020 | 54.07% | 45.93% |
| 2021 | 55.21% | 44.79% |
State auditor related jobs gender ratio
We compared state auditors 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% |
| State Auditor | 55% | 45% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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State auditor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state auditors is White, which makes up 63.8% of all state auditors. Comparatively, 12.2% of state auditors are Asian and 10.9% of state auditors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
State auditor race
| State auditor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
State auditor race and ethnicity over time
See how state auditor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
State auditor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.10% | 9.47% | 9.47% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 70.33% | 9.56% | 9.16% | 9.15% |
| 2012 | 69.96% | 9.25% | 9.35% | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 69.24% | 9.41% | 9.92% | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 69.30% | 9.35% | 9.69% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 68.53% | 9.72% | 9.53% | 10.07% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 9.43% | 9.67% | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 68.33% | 9.12% | 10.11% | 10.24% |
| 2018 | 67.96% | 9.07% | 9.89% | 10.80% |
| 2019 | 67.37% | 8.90% | 11.08% | 10.69% |
| 2020 | 66.39% | 8.62% | 11.13% | 10.17% |
| 2021 | 63.85% | 8.61% | 12.18% | 10.94% |
State auditor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian state auditors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino state auditors have the lowest average salary at $49,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,729 |
| White | $51,047 |
| Black or African American | $49,571 |
| Asian | $53,362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,164 |
Average state auditor age
See how the average age of state auditors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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State auditor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 38 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 41 |
| White | 40 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 41 |
State auditor age breakdown
The average age of state auditors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the state auditor population.
State auditor age breakdown
| State Auditor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
State auditor educational attainment
The most common degree for state auditors is bachelor's degree, with 75% of state auditors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
State auditors by degree level
| State auditor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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State auditor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, state auditors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,805 annually. With a Master's degree, state auditors earn a median annual income of $60,486 compared to $52,665 for state auditors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,486 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,665 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,805 |
State auditor employment statistics
Most state auditors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where state auditors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where state auditors work.
State auditor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
State auditor jobs by company type
Employees with the state auditor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most state auditors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
State auditor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 45% |
State auditor jobs by industry
The most common industries for state auditors are government, professional and education.
State auditor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 40% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
State auditor turnover and employment statistics
State auditor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state auditors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State auditor unemployment rate by year
| Year | State auditor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 4.43% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 2.71% |
Average state auditor tenure
The average state auditor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 483 state auditors resumes in Zippia's database.
State auditor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
State auditor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state auditors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Securities Underwriter | 4.38% | 8,568 |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 73,931 |
| State Auditor | 7.40% | - |
| Tax Internship | 7.56% | 71,991 |
| Tax Compliance Representative | 7.65% | 45,838 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Check Examiner | 19.38% | 2,208 |
Similar state auditor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Securities Underwriter | 4.38% | 8,568 |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 73,931 |
| Tax Internship | 7.56% | 71,991 |
| Tax Compliance Representative | 7.65% | 45,838 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Check Examiner | 19.38% | 2,208 |
Foreign languages spoken by state auditors
The most common foreign language among state auditors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Amharic, 10.0%
- Hmong, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
State auditor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Amharic | 10.0% |
| Hmong | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |