Commission specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Commission specialist gender statistics
53.9% of commission specialists are women and 46.1% of commission specialists are men.
- Female, 53.9%
- Male, 46.1%
Commission specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% |
| Male | 46.1% |
Commission specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,075
Female income
$80,529
Commission specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commission specialist positions over time. Currently, 53.9% of commission specialists are female.
Commission specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2011 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
| 2012 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2013 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2014 | 41.53% | 58.47% |
| 2015 | 43.88% | 56.12% |
| 2016 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2017 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2018 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
| 2019 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2020 | 42.55% | 57.45% |
| 2021 | 46.07% | 53.93% |
Commission specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared commission specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Commission Specialist | 46% | 54% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Commission specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commission specialists is White, which makes up 67.2% of all commission specialists. Comparatively, 14.7% of commission specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of commission specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Commission specialist race
| Commission specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Commission specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how commission specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commission specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.93% | 7.84% | 5.26% | 11.93% |
| 2011 | 72.43% | 8.32% | 5.44% | 11.77% |
| 2012 | 72.49% | 8.14% | 5.46% | 11.68% |
| 2013 | 71.73% | 8.18% | 5.89% | 12.10% |
| 2014 | 72.25% | 7.82% | 5.85% | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 71.57% | 7.61% | 6.03% | 12.49% |
| 2016 | 70.34% | 8.18% | 5.87% | 13.20% |
| 2017 | 70.92% | 7.51% | 6.22% | 12.96% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 7.24% | 6.34% | 13.87% |
| 2019 | 71.35% | 7.10% | 6.38% | 13.00% |
| 2020 | 69.12% | 6.60% | 6.04% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 67.20% | 6.91% | 6.63% | 14.66% |
Commission specialist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,243 |
| White | $82,309 |
| Black or African American | $81,362 |
| Asian | $86,560 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,995 |
Average commission specialist age
See how the average age of commission specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commission specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Commission specialist age breakdown
The average age of commission specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the commission specialist population.
Commission specialist age breakdown
| Commission Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Commission specialist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Commission specialists by degree level
| Commission specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Commission specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,078 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,274 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,205 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,519 |
Commission specialist employment statistics
Most commission specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where commission specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commission specialists work.
Commission specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Commission specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the commission specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commission specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commission specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Commission specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for commission specialists are professional, finance and insurance.
Commission specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Insurance | 12% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Commission specialist turnover and employment statistics
Commission specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commission specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commission specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commission specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average commission specialist tenure
The average commission specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 896 commission specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Commission specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Commission specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Commission Specialist | 6.92% | - |
| Float Teller | 7.10% | 14,928 |
| Medical Billing Clerk | 7.32% | 164,870 |
| Pay Station Collector | 7.90% | 11,220 |
| Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,609 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar commission specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Float Teller | 7.10% | 14,928 |
| Medical Billing Clerk | 7.32% | 164,870 |
| Pay Station Collector | 7.90% | 11,220 |
| Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,609 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Foreign languages spoken by commission specialists
The most common foreign language among commission specialists is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Mandarin, 9.5%
- Korean, 9.5%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 14.3%
Commission specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Mandarin | 9.5% |
| Korean | 9.5% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |
