Category analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Category analyst gender statistics
51.6% of category analysts are women and 48.4% of category analysts are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Category analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Category analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,607
Female income
$57,469
Category analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in category analyst positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of category analysts are female.
Category analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.75% | 43.25% |
| 2011 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2012 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 2013 | 51.07% | 48.93% |
| 2014 | 51.11% | 48.89% |
| 2015 | 53.29% | 46.71% |
| 2016 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2017 | 52.49% | 47.51% |
| 2018 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
| 2019 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2020 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2021 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
Category analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared category analysts 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% |
| Category Analyst | 48% | 52% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Category analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among category analysts is White, which makes up 65.2% of all category analysts. Comparatively, 12.5% of category analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of category analysts are Asian.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Category analyst race
| Category analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Category analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how category analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Category analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.13% | 5.44% | 9.62% | 8.98% |
| 2011 | 72.43% | 5.44% | 10.05% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 72.49% | 5.64% | 9.33% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 72.24% | 5.85% | 8.79% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 72.57% | 5.28% | 9.96% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 71.53% | 4.86% | 10.25% | 10.34% |
| 2016 | 69.75% | 6.03% | 10.48% | 11.24% |
| 2017 | 69.73% | 5.89% | 10.55% | 10.85% |
| 2018 | 69.03% | 5.55% | 10.56% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.37% | 5.45% | 10.77% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 4.90% | 10.85% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 65.19% | 5.25% | 11.87% | 12.54% |
Category analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian category analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american category analysts have the lowest average salary at $56,111.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,474 |
| White | $60,230 |
| Black or African American | $56,111 |
| Asian | $64,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,107 |
Average category analyst age
See how the average age of category analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Category analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Category analyst age breakdown
The average age of category analysts is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the category analyst population.
Category analyst age breakdown
| Category Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Category analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for category analysts is bachelor's degree, with 79% of category analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Category analysts by degree level
| Category analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Category analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, category analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,015 annually. With a Master's degree, category analysts earn a median annual income of $69,439 compared to $61,804 for category analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,439 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,804 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,015 |
Category analyst employment statistics
Most category analysts work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where category analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where category analysts work.
Category analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Category analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the category analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most category analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Category analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 0% |
Category analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for category analysts are manufacturing, retail and technology.
Category analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Category analyst turnover and employment statistics
Category analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for category analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Category analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Category analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average category analyst tenure
The average category analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,139 category analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Category analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Category analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of category analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Material Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 37,537 |
| Medical Recruiter | 8.93% | 74,851 |
| Category Analyst | 10.00% | - |
| Business Practices Officer | 11.05% | 102,337 |
| License Inspector | 11.64% | 16,646 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Similar category analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Material Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 37,537 |
| Medical Recruiter | 8.93% | 74,851 |
| Business Practices Officer | 11.05% | 102,337 |
| License Inspector | 11.64% | 16,646 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by category analysts
The most common foreign language among category analysts is Spanish at 42.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 42.3%
- Mandarin, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Italian, 7.7%
- Other, 19.2%
Category analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.3% |
| Mandarin | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Italian | 7.7% |
| Other | 19.2% |
