Commercial specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial specialist gender statistics
47.3% of commercial specialists are women and 52.7% of commercial specialists are men.
- Male, 52.7%
- Female, 47.3%
Commercial specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.7% |
| Female | 47.3% |
Commercial specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,267
Female income
$50,349
Commercial specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial specialist positions over time. Currently, 47.3% of commercial specialists are female.
Commercial specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2011 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2012 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2013 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2014 | 53.55% | 46.45% |
| 2015 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2016 | 54.26% | 45.74% |
| 2017 | 53.69% | 46.31% |
| 2018 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2019 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2020 | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| 2021 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
Commercial specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial specialists 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% |
| Commercial Specialist | 53% | 47% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Commercial specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial specialists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all commercial specialists. Comparatively, 9.8% of commercial specialists are Asian and 9.1% of commercial specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commercial specialist race
| Commercial specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commercial specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.79% | 8.12% | 6.47% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 76.05% | 8.21% | 6.85% | 6.81% |
| 2012 | 74.99% | 8.58% | 7.25% | 7.01% |
| 2013 | 74.87% | 8.28% | 7.66% | 7.00% |
| 2014 | 75.18% | 8.36% | 7.73% | 6.64% |
| 2015 | 74.09% | 7.89% | 8.00% | 7.62% |
| 2016 | 73.86% | 7.82% | 8.37% | 7.50% |
| 2017 | 73.44% | 8.12% | 8.38% | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 73.54% | 7.58% | 8.66% | 7.70% |
| 2019 | 71.32% | 8.13% | 9.35% | 8.58% |
| 2020 | 69.53% | 8.13% | 8.65% | 9.19% |
| 2021 | 68.01% | 8.38% | 9.80% | 9.12% |
Commercial specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commercial specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,656.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,093 |
| White | $56,376 |
| Black or African American | $51,656 |
| Asian | $59,816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,726 |
Average commercial specialist age
See how the average age of commercial specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Commercial specialist age breakdown
The average age of commercial specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the commercial specialist population.
Commercial specialist age breakdown
| Commercial Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Commercial specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of commercial specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Commercial specialists by degree level
| Commercial specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Commercial specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,681 annually. With a Master's degree, commercial specialists earn a median annual income of $65,182 compared to $56,346 for commercial specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,182 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,346 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,681 |
Commercial specialist employment statistics
Most commercial specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where commercial specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial specialists work.
Commercial specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Commercial specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Commercial specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial specialists are finance, insurance and manufacturing.
Commercial specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Commercial specialist turnover and employment statistics
Commercial specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average commercial specialist tenure
The average commercial specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,501 commercial specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Commercial specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Brand Specialist | 10.00% | 69,687 |
| Pricing Specialist | 11.05% | 58,317 |
| Corporate Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 78,585 |
| Commercial Specialist | 12.44% | - |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar commercial specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Brand Specialist | 10.00% | 69,687 |
| Pricing Specialist | 11.05% | 58,317 |
| Corporate Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 78,585 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial specialists
The most common foreign language among commercial specialists is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.8% and German is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- French, 8.8%
- German, 7.4%
- Italian, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 2.9%
- Other, 16.2%
Commercial specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| French | 8.8% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Italian | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 2.9% |
| Other | 16.2% |
