Commissary assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Commissary assistant gender statistics
68.9% of commissary assistants are women and 31.1% of commissary assistants are men.
- Female, 68.9%
- Male, 31.1%
Commissary assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.9% |
| Male | 31.1% |
Commissary assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,810
Female income
$32,869
Commissary assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commissary assistant positions over time. Currently, 68.9% of commissary assistants are female.
Commissary assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.62% | 63.38% |
| 2011 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2012 | 37.55% | 62.45% |
| 2013 | 36.51% | 63.49% |
| 2014 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2015 | 36.70% | 63.30% |
| 2016 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2017 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
| 2018 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2019 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2020 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2021 | 31.11% | 68.89% |
Commissary assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared commissary assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Commissary Assistant | 31% | 69% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Commissary assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commissary assistants is White, which makes up 54.4% of all commissary assistants. Comparatively, 20.1% of commissary assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of commissary assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Commissary assistant race
| Commissary assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Commissary assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how commissary assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commissary assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 14.59% | 2.52% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 61.89% | 16.03% | 2.55% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 15.34% | 2.49% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 63.05% | 14.79% | 2.62% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 61.71% | 15.46% | 2.66% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 15.01% | 2.64% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 14.80% | 2.74% | 17.85% |
| 2017 | 60.96% | 14.60% | 3.17% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 62.06% | 14.41% | 2.89% | 17.26% |
| 2019 | 60.62% | 14.66% | 3.10% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 56.87% | 15.61% | 3.68% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 54.37% | 15.14% | 4.14% | 20.12% |
Commissary assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,645 |
| White | $36,586 |
| Black or African American | $34,998 |
| Asian | $35,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,982 |
Average commissary assistant age
See how the average age of commissary assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commissary assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Commissary assistant age breakdown
The average age of commissary assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the commissary assistant population.
Commissary assistant age breakdown
| Commissary Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Commissary assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Commissary assistants by degree level
| Commissary assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Commissary assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,480 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,277 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,712 |
Commissary assistant employment statistics
Company size where commissary assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commissary assistants work.
Commissary assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Commissary assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for commissary assistants are government, professional and retail.
Commissary assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
Commissary assistant turnover and employment statistics
Commissary assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commissary assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commissary assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commissary assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average commissary assistant tenure
The average commissary assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 commissary assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Commissary assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Commissary assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commissary assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,045 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Boiler Tube Blower | 4.59% | 631 |
| Commissary Assistant | 4.67% | - |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |
Similar commissary assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,045 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Boiler Tube Blower | 4.59% | 631 |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |