Acquisition specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Acquisition specialist gender statistics
48.1% of acquisition specialists are women and 51.9% of acquisition specialists are men.
- Male, 51.9%
- Female, 48.1%
Acquisition specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Acquisition specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,064
Female income
$66,384
Acquisition specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acquisition specialist positions over time. Currently, 48.1% of acquisition specialists are female.
Acquisition specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2011 | 49.97% | 50.03% |
| 2012 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2013 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2014 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2015 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 2016 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2017 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2018 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2019 | 51.04% | 48.96% |
| 2020 | 51.34% | 48.66% |
| 2021 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
Acquisition specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared acquisition 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% |
| Acquisition Specialist | 52% | 48% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Acquisition specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acquisition specialists is White, which makes up 65.3% of all acquisition specialists. Comparatively, 12.6% of acquisition specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of acquisition specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Acquisition specialist race
| Acquisition specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Acquisition specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how acquisition specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acquisition specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.41% | 9.06% | 5.07% | 10.63% |
| 2011 | 71.77% | 10.15% | 6.04% | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 71.96% | 9.53% | 5.52% | 10.76% |
| 2013 | 72.63% | 9.87% | 6.05% | 8.99% |
| 2014 | 71.53% | 9.03% | 7.10% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 72.97% | 8.89% | 6.45% | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 70.29% | 9.85% | 6.26% | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 71.65% | 8.23% | 7.66% | 10.19% |
| 2018 | 71.06% | 8.94% | 7.00% | 10.76% |
| 2019 | 70.24% | 8.76% | 7.14% | 11.47% |
| 2020 | 65.85% | 9.73% | 7.01% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 9.25% | 7.59% | 12.64% |
Acquisition specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian acquisition specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown acquisition specialists have the lowest average salary at $67,862.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,862 |
| White | $69,141 |
| Black or African American | $71,352 |
| Asian | $71,942 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,103 |
Average acquisition specialist age
See how the average age of acquisition specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Acquisition specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Acquisition specialist age breakdown
The average age of acquisition specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the acquisition specialist population.
Acquisition specialist age breakdown
| Acquisition Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Acquisition specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for acquisition specialists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of acquisition specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Acquisition specialists by degree level
| Acquisition specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Acquisition specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acquisition specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,448 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, acquisition specialists earn a median annual income of $75,863 compared to $60,594 for acquisition specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,448 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,594 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,863 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,341 |
Acquisition specialist employment statistics
Most acquisition specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where acquisition specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acquisition specialists work.
Acquisition specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Acquisition specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the acquisition specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most acquisition specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Acquisition specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 9% |
Acquisition specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for acquisition specialists are technology, finance and professional.
Acquisition specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Acquisition specialist turnover and employment statistics
Acquisition specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acquisition specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acquisition specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acquisition specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average acquisition specialist tenure
The average acquisition specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,098 acquisition specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Acquisition specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Acquisition specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acquisition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Acquisition Specialist | 7.17% | - |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Research And Evaluation Manager | 10.00% | 47,799 |
| Industrial Relations Worker | 11.05% | 38,720 |
| Regulatory Specialist | 11.64% | 6,250 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar acquisition specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Research And Evaluation Manager | 10.00% | 47,799 |
| Industrial Relations Worker | 11.05% | 38,720 |
| Regulatory Specialist | 11.64% | 6,250 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by acquisition specialists
The most common foreign language among acquisition specialists is Spanish at 46.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 46.6%
- French, 11.0%
- Russian, 5.5%
- Portuguese, 5.5%
- German, 4.1%
- Other, 27.3%
Acquisition specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| French | 11.0% |
| Russian | 5.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.5% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Other | 27.3% |
