E-commerce specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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E-commerce specialist gender statistics
54.0% of e-commerce specialists are women and 46.0% of e-commerce specialists are men.
- Female, 54.0%
- Male, 46.0%
E-commerce specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% |
| Male | 46.0% |
E-commerce specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,765
Female income
$50,168
E-commerce specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in e-commerce specialist positions over time. Currently, 54.0% of e-commerce specialists are female.
E-commerce specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.37% | 45.63% |
| 2011 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2012 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| 2013 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2014 | 48.70% | 51.30% |
| 2015 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2016 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2017 | 50.08% | 49.92% |
| 2018 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2019 | 47.74% | 52.26% |
| 2020 | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| 2021 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
E-commerce specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared e-commerce 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% |
| E-Commerce Specialist | 46% | 54% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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E-commerce specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among e-commerce specialists is White, which makes up 65.1% of all e-commerce specialists. Comparatively, 12.4% of e-commerce specialists are Asian and 12.3% of e-commerce specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
E-commerce specialist race
| E-commerce specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
E-commerce specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how e-commerce specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
E-commerce specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.01% | 5.34% | 10.11% | 8.73% |
| 2011 | 72.31% | 5.34% | 10.54% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 72.36% | 5.54% | 9.83% | 9.92% |
| 2013 | 72.12% | 5.76% | 9.28% | 9.94% |
| 2014 | 72.45% | 5.18% | 10.45% | 9.39% |
| 2015 | 71.41% | 4.77% | 10.75% | 10.09% |
| 2016 | 69.63% | 5.94% | 10.97% | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 69.61% | 5.79% | 11.04% | 10.60% |
| 2018 | 68.91% | 5.45% | 11.05% | 11.19% |
| 2019 | 69.25% | 5.35% | 11.26% | 11.25% |
| 2020 | 67.34% | 4.80% | 11.34% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 65.07% | 5.15% | 12.36% | 12.30% |
E-commerce specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian e-commerce specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american e-commerce specialists have the lowest average salary at $48,537.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,385 |
| White | $53,530 |
| Black or African American | $48,537 |
| Asian | $58,741 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,155 |
Average e-commerce specialist age
See how the average age of e-commerce specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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E-commerce specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
E-commerce specialist age breakdown
The average age of e-commerce specialists is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the e-commerce specialist population.
E-commerce specialist age breakdown
| E-Commerce Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
E-commerce specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for e-commerce specialists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of e-commerce specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
E-commerce specialists by degree level
| E-commerce specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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E-commerce specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, e-commerce specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,909 annually. With a Master's degree, e-commerce specialists earn a median annual income of $65,161 compared to $55,472 for e-commerce specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,161 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,472 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,909 |
E-commerce specialist employment statistics
Most e-commerce specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where e-commerce specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where e-commerce specialists work.
E-commerce specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
E-commerce specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the e-commerce specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most e-commerce specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
E-commerce specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
E-commerce specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for e-commerce specialists are retail, manufacturing and technology.
E-commerce specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
E-commerce specialist turnover and employment statistics
E-commerce specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for e-commerce specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
E-commerce specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | E-commerce specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average e-commerce specialist tenure
The average e-commerce specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,293 e-commerce specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
E-commerce specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
E-commerce specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of e-commerce 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Senior Recruiter | 8.93% | 34,976 |
| E-Commerce Specialist | 10.00% | - |
| Operations Consultant | 11.05% | 122,880 |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Similar e-commerce specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Senior Recruiter | 8.93% | 34,976 |
| Operations Consultant | 11.05% | 122,880 |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign languages spoken by e-commerce specialists
The most common foreign language among e-commerce specialists is Spanish at 38.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 13.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.2%.
- Spanish, 38.6%
- Mandarin, 13.6%
- Chinese, 10.2%
- French, 5.7%
- Cantonese, 5.7%
- Other, 26.2%
E-commerce specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.6% |
| Mandarin | 13.6% |
| Chinese | 10.2% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Cantonese | 5.7% |
| Other | 26.2% |
