Total loss specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Total loss specialist gender statistics
64.3% of total loss specialists are women and 35.7% of total loss specialists are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Total loss specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Total loss specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,290
Female income
$52,257
Total loss specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in total loss specialist positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of total loss specialists are female.
Total loss specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
| 2011 | 31.73% | 68.27% |
| 2012 | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| 2013 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2014 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2015 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2016 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2017 | 33.84% | 66.16% |
| 2018 | 35.89% | 64.11% |
| 2019 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
| 2020 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
| 2021 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
Total loss specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared total loss 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% |
| Total Loss Specialist | 36% | 64% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Total loss specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among total loss specialists is White, which makes up 59.9% of all total loss specialists. Comparatively, 15.7% of total loss specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of total loss specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Total loss specialist race
| Total loss specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Total loss specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how total loss specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Total loss specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.45% | 14.39% | 5.50% | 11.68% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 13.97% | 5.88% | 11.98% |
| 2012 | 66.48% | 14.79% | 5.45% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 66.82% | 14.12% | 5.52% | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 64.79% | 14.72% | 5.71% | 12.84% |
| 2015 | 66.94% | 12.97% | 5.55% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 62.75% | 14.77% | 6.31% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 64.10% | 14.65% | 5.55% | 13.39% |
| 2018 | 63.82% | 13.94% | 5.61% | 13.84% |
| 2019 | 64.41% | 13.31% | 5.86% | 13.93% |
| 2020 | 60.92% | 13.82% | 6.72% | 13.81% |
| 2021 | 59.85% | 14.08% | 5.43% | 15.70% |
Total loss specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian total loss specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american total loss specialists have the lowest average salary at $55,552.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,562 |
| White | $58,120 |
| Black or African American | $55,552 |
| Asian | $66,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,354 |
Average total loss specialist age
See how the average age of total loss specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Total loss specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 41 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 43 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Total loss specialist age breakdown
The average age of total loss specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the total loss specialist population.
Total loss specialist age breakdown
| Total Loss Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Total loss specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for total loss specialists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of total loss specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Total loss specialists by degree level
| Total loss specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Total loss specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, total loss specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,749 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, total loss specialists earn a median annual income of $64,605 compared to $49,481 for total loss specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,749 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,481 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,605 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,580 |
Total loss specialist employment statistics
Most total loss specialists work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where total loss specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where total loss specialists work.
Total loss specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Total loss specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the total loss specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most total loss specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Total loss specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Total loss specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for total loss specialists are insurance, finance and professional.
Total loss specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 16% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Total loss specialist turnover and employment statistics
Total loss specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for total loss specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Total loss specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Total loss specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.07% |
| 2014 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average total loss specialist tenure
The average total loss specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 955 total loss specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Total loss specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Total loss specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of total loss 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Total Loss Specialist | 9.95% | - |
| Product Specialist/Sales Specialist | 10.00% | 163,634 |
| Policy Advisor | 11.05% | 39,659 |
| Warehouse Examiner | 11.64% | 62,051 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar total loss specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Product Specialist/Sales Specialist | 10.00% | 163,634 |
| Policy Advisor | 11.05% | 39,659 |
| Warehouse Examiner | 11.64% | 62,051 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by total loss specialists
The most common foreign language among total loss specialists is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Polish is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- German, 14.3%
- Polish, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
Total loss specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Polish | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |