Commercial analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial analyst gender statistics
46.8% of commercial analysts are women and 53.2% of commercial analysts are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Commercial analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Commercial analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,857
Female income
$82,055
Commercial analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial analyst positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of commercial analysts are female.
Commercial analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2011 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2012 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2013 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2014 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
| 2015 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2016 | 52.60% | 47.40% |
| 2017 | 49.31% | 50.69% |
| 2018 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2019 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2020 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2021 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
Commercial analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial analysts 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% |
| Commercial Analyst | 53% | 47% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Commercial analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial analysts is White, which makes up 68.5% of all commercial analysts. Comparatively, 10.7% of commercial analysts are Asian and 9.7% of commercial analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.5%
- Asian, 10.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Commercial analyst race
| Commercial analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Commercial analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.50% | 12.71% | 7.05% | 12.41% |
| 2011 | 67.46% | 13.99% | 8.73% | 8.50% |
| 2012 | 63.45% | 14.83% | 9.98% | 10.43% |
| 2013 | 66.82% | 12.23% | 9.05% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 68.01% | 11.03% | 9.29% | 8.74% |
| 2015 | 66.93% | 10.86% | 9.10% | 10.19% |
| 2016 | 67.72% | 9.91% | 10.47% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.11% | 12.34% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 8.77% | 9.30% | 12.30% |
| 2019 | 63.54% | 9.46% | 10.68% | 13.67% |
| 2020 | 63.03% | 8.86% | 10.34% | 13.46% |
| 2021 | 68.54% | 8.05% | 10.75% | 9.72% |
Commercial analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commercial analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial analysts have the lowest average salary at $84,702.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,499 |
| White | $85,888 |
| Black or African American | $84,702 |
| Asian | $95,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,872 |
Average commercial analyst age
See how the average age of commercial analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Commercial analyst age breakdown
The average age of commercial analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the commercial analyst population.
Commercial analyst age breakdown
| Commercial Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Commercial analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial analysts is bachelor's degree, with 72% of commercial analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Commercial analysts by degree level
| Commercial analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Commercial analyst wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,600 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,041 |
Commercial analyst employment statistics
Most commercial analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where commercial analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial analysts work.
Commercial analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Commercial analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 2% |
Commercial analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial analysts are finance, energy and manufacturing.
Commercial analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Commercial analyst turnover and employment statistics
Commercial analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 5.64% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 2.78% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.24% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 2.24% |
| 2021 | 1.18% |
Average commercial analyst tenure
The average commercial analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 916 commercial analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Commercial analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition Analyst | 7.33% | 64,684 |
| Medical Accountant | 7.40% | 79,480 |
| Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,379 |
| Tax Adjuster | 7.65% | 31,982 |
| Commercial Analyst | 11.03% | - |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Payroll Examiner | 19.38% | 7,896 |
Similar commercial analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition Analyst | 7.33% | 64,684 |
| Medical Accountant | 7.40% | 79,480 |
| Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,379 |
| Tax Adjuster | 7.65% | 31,982 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Payroll Examiner | 19.38% | 7,896 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial analysts
The most common foreign language among commercial analysts is Spanish at 44.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 44.9%
- Portuguese, 12.8%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- French, 6.4%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Other, 23.1%
Commercial analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.9% |
| Portuguese | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| French | 6.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Other | 23.1% |
