Commissioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Commissioner gender statistics
39.8% of commissioners are women and 60.2% of commissioners are men.
- Male, 60.2%
- Female, 39.8%
Commissioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.2% |
| Female | 39.8% |
Commissioner gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,025
Female income
$77,901
Commissioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commissioner positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of commissioners are female.
Commissioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.27% | 31.73% |
| 2011 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2012 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 2013 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2014 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2015 | 64.78% | 35.22% |
| 2016 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2017 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 2019 | 61.43% | 38.57% |
| 2020 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2021 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
Commissioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared commissioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Commissioner | 60% | 40% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Commissioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commissioners is White, which makes up 76.2% of all commissioners. Comparatively, 7.8% of commissioners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of commissioners are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Commissioner race
| Commissioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Commissioner race and ethnicity over time
See how commissioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commissioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.71% | 3.38% | 5.83% | 6.28% |
| 2011 | 82.90% | 3.78% | 5.46% | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 82.14% | 3.71% | 6.00% | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 82.40% | 3.51% | 6.11% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 82.43% | 3.64% | 5.75% | 6.42% |
| 2015 | 82.37% | 3.51% | 5.73% | 6.42% |
| 2016 | 82.03% | 3.42% | 6.30% | 6.25% |
| 2017 | 80.67% | 3.58% | 6.83% | 6.83% |
| 2018 | 80.17% | 3.42% | 7.03% | 7.13% |
| 2019 | 81.30% | 3.12% | 6.77% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 77.92% | 3.61% | 7.24% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 76.17% | 3.77% | 7.69% | 7.82% |
Commissioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white commissioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commissioners have the lowest average salary at $84,913.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,601 |
| White | $90,870 |
| Black or African American | $84,913 |
| Asian | $90,137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,740 |
Average commissioner age
See how the average age of commissioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commissioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Commissioner age breakdown
The average age of commissioners is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the commissioner population.
Commissioner age breakdown
| Commissioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Commissioner educational attainment
The most common degree for commissioners is bachelor's degree, with 62% of commissioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Commissioners by degree level
| Commissioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Commissioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commissioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,070 annually. With a Doctorate degree, commissioners earn a median annual income of $108,053 compared to $98,685 for commissioners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,685 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,053 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,418 |
Commissioner employment statistics
Most commissioners work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where commissioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commissioners work.
Commissioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Commissioner jobs by company type
Employees with the commissioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commissioners prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Commissioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 54% |
Commissioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for commissioners are government, non profits and education.
Commissioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 44% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Commissioner turnover and employment statistics
Commissioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commissioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commissioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commissioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average commissioner tenure
The average commissioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,666 commissioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Commissioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Commissioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commissioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Management Trainee Internship | 8.41% | 123,584 |
| National Sales Director | 9.38% | 99,107 |
| National Operations Manager | 9.63% | 228,033 |
| Commissioner | 11.54% | - |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | 13.02% | 26,512 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar commissioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Management Trainee Internship | 8.41% | 123,584 |
| National Sales Director | 9.38% | 99,107 |
| National Operations Manager | 9.63% | 228,033 |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | 13.02% | 26,512 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by commissioners
The most common foreign language among commissioners is Spanish at 43.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 43.7%
- French, 11.9%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 5.8%
- Arabic, 4.6%
- Other, 25.7%
Commissioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.7% |
| French | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.8% |
| Arabic | 4.6% |
| Other | 25.7% |
