Commercial sales specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial sales specialist gender statistics
22.9% of commercial sales specialists are women and 77.1% of commercial sales specialists are men.
- Male, 77.1%
- Female, 22.9%
Commercial sales specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.1% |
| Female | 22.9% |
Commercial sales specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,762
Female income
$68,222
Commercial sales specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial sales specialist positions over time. Currently, 22.9% of commercial sales specialists are female.
Commercial sales specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2011 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2012 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2014 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2016 | 78.18% | 21.82% |
| 2017 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2018 | 76.93% | 23.07% |
| 2019 | 77.60% | 22.40% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2021 | 77.10% | 22.90% |
Commercial sales specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial sales specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Commercial Sales Specialist | 77% | 23% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Commercial sales specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial sales specialists is White, which makes up 72.5% of all commercial sales specialists. Comparatively, 14.5% of commercial sales specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of commercial sales specialists are Asian.
- White, 72.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commercial sales specialist race
| Commercial sales specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commercial sales specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial sales specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial sales specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.36% | 3.96% | 4.33% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 77.85% | 3.84% | 4.66% | 12.30% |
| 2012 | 77.92% | 3.75% | 4.64% | 12.18% |
| 2013 | 77.30% | 3.99% | 4.53% | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 76.40% | 4.18% | 4.61% | 13.19% |
| 2015 | 76.81% | 3.95% | 4.60% | 13.01% |
| 2016 | 76.32% | 3.68% | 4.67% | 13.60% |
| 2017 | 76.45% | 3.98% | 4.54% | 13.31% |
| 2018 | 76.12% | 3.86% | 4.66% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 76.07% | 3.76% | 4.77% | 13.69% |
| 2020 | 74.44% | 3.87% | 4.67% | 13.51% |
| 2021 | 72.48% | 3.88% | 5.20% | 14.49% |
Commercial sales specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white commercial sales specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial sales specialists have the lowest average salary at $66,990.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,469 |
| White | $76,249 |
| Black or African American | $66,990 |
| Asian | $73,352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,097 |
Average commercial sales specialist age
See how the average age of commercial sales specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial sales specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Commercial sales specialist age breakdown
The average age of commercial sales specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the commercial sales specialist population.
Commercial sales specialist age breakdown
| Commercial Sales Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Commercial sales specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial sales specialists is bachelor's degree, with 45% of commercial sales specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Commercial sales specialists by degree level
| Commercial sales specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Commercial sales specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial sales specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,934 annually. With a Doctorate degree, commercial sales specialists earn a median annual income of $89,006 compared to $82,742 for commercial sales specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,934 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,742 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,006 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,153 |
Commercial sales specialist employment statistics
Most commercial sales specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where commercial sales specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial sales specialists work.
Commercial sales specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Commercial sales specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial sales specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial sales specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial sales specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Commercial sales specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial sales specialists are manufacturing, retail and finance.
Commercial sales specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Commercial sales specialist turnover and employment statistics
Commercial sales specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial sales specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial sales specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial sales specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average commercial sales specialist tenure
The average commercial sales specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,155 commercial sales specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial sales specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Commercial sales specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Sales Specialist | 6.15% | - |
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Sales Team Member | 7.09% | 585,314 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance & Sales Representative | 7.29% | 175,031 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar commercial sales specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Sales Team Member | 7.09% | 585,314 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance & Sales Representative | 7.29% | 175,031 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial sales specialists
The most common foreign language among commercial sales specialists is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Carrier, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
Commercial sales specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Carrier | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
