Budget accountant demographics and statistics in the US
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Budget accountant gender statistics
50.4% of budget accountants are women and 49.6% of budget accountants are men.
- Female, 50.4%
- Male, 49.6%
Budget accountant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.6% |
Budget accountant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,146
Female income
$55,975
Budget accountant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in budget accountant positions over time. Currently, 50.4% of budget accountants are female.
Budget accountant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.67% | 52.33% |
| 2011 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2012 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2013 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2014 | 47.02% | 52.98% |
| 2015 | 45.51% | 54.49% |
| 2016 | 46.48% | 53.52% |
| 2017 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2018 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2019 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2020 | 48.45% | 51.55% |
| 2021 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
Budget accountant related jobs gender ratio
We compared budget accountants 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% |
| Budget Accountant | 50% | 50% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Budget accountant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among budget accountants is White, which makes up 62.7% of all budget accountants. Comparatively, 13.7% of budget accountants are Asian and 10.8% of budget accountants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.7%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Budget accountant race
| Budget accountant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Budget accountant race and ethnicity over time
See how budget accountant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Budget accountant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.91% | 9.34% | 10.94% | 9.01% |
| 2011 | 69.14% | 9.42% | 10.63% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 9.12% | 10.82% | 9.44% |
| 2013 | 68.05% | 9.28% | 11.39% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 68.11% | 9.21% | 11.16% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 67.34% | 9.58% | 11.00% | 9.93% |
| 2016 | 67.57% | 9.30% | 11.14% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 67.14% | 8.99% | 11.58% | 10.10% |
| 2018 | 66.77% | 8.93% | 11.36% | 10.67% |
| 2019 | 66.18% | 8.76% | 12.55% | 10.55% |
| 2020 | 65.20% | 8.48% | 12.60% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 62.66% | 8.47% | 13.66% | 10.80% |
Budget accountant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian budget accountants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino budget accountants have the lowest average salary at $58,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,549 |
| White | $59,500 |
| Black or African American | $58,443 |
| Asian | $61,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,124 |
Average budget accountant age
See how the average age of budget accountants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Budget accountant 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 |
Budget accountant age breakdown
The average age of budget accountants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the budget accountant population.
Budget accountant age breakdown
| Budget Accountant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Budget accountant educational attainment
The most common degree for budget accountants is bachelor's degree, with 77% of budget accountants 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, 77%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Budget accountants by degree level
| Budget accountant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Budget accountant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, budget accountants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,750 annually. With a Master's degree, budget accountants earn a median annual income of $66,077 compared to $60,673 for budget accountants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,077 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,673 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,750 |
Budget accountant employment statistics
Most budget accountants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where budget accountants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where budget accountants work.
Budget accountant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Budget accountant jobs by company type
Employees with the budget accountant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most budget accountants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Budget accountant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 5% |
Budget accountant jobs by industry
The most common industries for budget accountants are education, health care and manufacturing.
Budget accountant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 15% |
| Education | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Budget accountant turnover and employment statistics
Budget accountant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for budget accountants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Budget accountant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Budget accountant 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 budget accountant tenure
The average budget accountant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 budget accountants resumes in Zippia's database.
Budget accountant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Budget accountant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of budget accountants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Investigator | 4.38% | 5,470 |
| Senior Finance Specialist | 7.33% | 71,214 |
| Budget Accountant | 7.40% | - |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Tax Analyst | 7.65% | 56,223 |
| Senior Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 53,872 |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | 41,375 |
Similar budget accountant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Investigator | 4.38% | 5,470 |
| Senior Finance Specialist | 7.33% | 71,214 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Tax Analyst | 7.65% | 56,223 |
| Senior Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 53,872 |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | 41,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by budget accountants
The most common foreign language among budget accountants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Yiddish is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Yiddish, 12.5%
- Hebrew, 12.5%
Budget accountant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Yiddish | 12.5% |
| Hebrew | 12.5% |
