Commodity analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Commodity analyst gender statistics
36.4% of commodity analysts are women and 63.6% of commodity analysts are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Commodity analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Commodity analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,455
Female income
$87,747
Commodity analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commodity analyst positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of commodity analysts are female.
Commodity analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2011 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2012 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
| 2013 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 36.40% |
| 2015 | 62.80% | 37.20% |
| 2016 | 63.29% | 36.71% |
| 2017 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2018 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2019 | 62.80% | 37.20% |
| 2020 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
Commodity analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared commodity analysts 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% |
| Commodity Analyst | 64% | 36% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Commodity analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commodity analysts is White, which makes up 65.5% of all commodity analysts. Comparatively, 12.4% of commodity analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of commodity analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Commodity analyst race
| Commodity analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Commodity analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how commodity analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commodity analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.59% | 8.87% | 5.30% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 71.95% | 9.97% | 6.27% | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 9.35% | 5.75% | 10.55% |
| 2013 | 72.81% | 9.68% | 6.28% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 71.71% | 8.85% | 7.33% | 9.42% |
| 2015 | 73.15% | 8.71% | 6.68% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 9.67% | 6.49% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 71.84% | 8.04% | 7.90% | 9.98% |
| 2018 | 71.24% | 8.75% | 7.23% | 10.56% |
| 2019 | 70.42% | 8.57% | 7.37% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 66.03% | 9.54% | 7.24% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 9.06% | 7.82% | 12.43% |
Commodity analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commodity analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown commodity analysts have the lowest average salary at $89,242.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,242 |
| White | $90,529 |
| Black or African American | $92,742 |
| Asian | $93,330 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,494 |
Average commodity analyst age
See how the average age of commodity analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commodity analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Commodity analyst age breakdown
The average age of commodity analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the commodity analyst population.
Commodity analyst age breakdown
| Commodity Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Commodity analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for commodity analysts is bachelor's degree, with 79% of commodity analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Commodity analysts by degree level
| Commodity analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Commodity analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commodity analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $109,355 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, commodity analysts earn a median annual income of $97,208 compared to $81,813 for commodity analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,355 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $81,813 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,469 |
Commodity analyst employment statistics
Most commodity analysts work for a public in the finance industry.
Company size where commodity analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commodity analysts work.
Commodity analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Commodity analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the commodity analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commodity analysts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Commodity analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 57% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 2% |
Commodity analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for commodity analysts are finance, manufacturing and technology.
Commodity analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Finance | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Commodity analyst turnover and employment statistics
Commodity analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commodity analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commodity analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commodity analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average commodity analyst tenure
The average commodity analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 351 commodity analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Commodity analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Commodity analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commodity analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Commodity Analyst | 7.17% | - |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Demand Planning Analyst | 10.00% | 49,477 |
| Relocation Specialist | 11.05% | 41,359 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | 17,344 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Similar commodity analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Demand Planning Analyst | 10.00% | 49,477 |
| Relocation Specialist | 11.05% | 41,359 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | 17,344 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Foreign languages spoken by commodity analysts
The most common foreign language among commodity analysts is Spanish at 37.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 37.0%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- French, 7.4%
- Other, 26.0%
Commodity analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.0% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Other | 26.0% |
