Commercial director demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial director gender statistics
19.1% of commercial directors are women and 80.9% of commercial directors are men.
- Male, 80.9%
- Female, 19.1%
Commercial director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.9% |
| Female | 19.1% |
Commercial director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$145,124
Female income
$135,953
Commercial director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial director positions over time. Currently, 19.1% of commercial directors are female.
Commercial director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2013 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2014 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2016 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2018 | 82.26% | 17.74% |
| 2019 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2020 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2021 | 80.86% | 19.14% |
Commercial director related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Commercial Director | 81% | 19% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Commercial director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial directors is White, which makes up 74.6% of all commercial directors. Comparatively, 8.7% of commercial directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of commercial directors are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commercial director race
| Commercial director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commercial director race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Commercial director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commercial directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial directors have the lowest average salary at $135,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $144,282 |
| White | $143,538 |
| Black or African American | $135,955 |
| Asian | $159,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $142,970 |
Average commercial director age
See how the average age of commercial directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Commercial director age breakdown
The average age of commercial directors is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the commercial director population.
Commercial director age breakdown
| Commercial Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Commercial director educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of commercial directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Commercial directors by degree level
| Commercial director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Commercial director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $181,063 annually. With a Master's degree, commercial directors earn a median annual income of $172,284 compared to $149,665 for commercial directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $172,284 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $149,665 |
| Doctorate Degree | $181,063 |
Commercial director employment statistics
Most commercial directors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where commercial directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial directors work.
Commercial director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Commercial director jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Commercial director jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial directors are manufacturing, finance and technology.
Commercial director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Commercial director turnover and employment statistics
Commercial director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average commercial director tenure
The average commercial director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,549 commercial directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Commercial director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Sales Executive | 7.25% | 255,773 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Commercial Director | 9.86% | - |
| Public Affairs Manager | 16.11% | 24,984 |
Similar commercial director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Sales Executive | 7.25% | 255,773 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Public Affairs Manager | 16.11% | 24,984 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial directors
The most common foreign language among commercial directors is Spanish at 38.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.5% and French is the third-most popular at 11.7%.
- Spanish, 38.7%
- Portuguese, 13.5%
- French, 11.7%
- Russian, 8.6%
- German, 5.5%
- Other, 22.0%
Commercial director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.7% |
| Portuguese | 13.5% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Russian | 8.6% |
| German | 5.5% |
| Other | 22.0% |
