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Job outlook for institutional commodity analysts in the United States
Are institutional commodity analyst jobs in demand?
Institutional commodity analyst job and salary trends over time
Institutional commodity analyst jobs over time
Institutional commodity analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 38 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 53 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 51 | 0.00% |
Average institutional commodity analyst salary over time
Institutional commodity analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,377 | $52.10 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $105,603 | $50.77 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $103,871 | $49.94 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $102,222 | $49.15 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $99,142 | $47.66 | +1.8% |
Institutional commodity analyst jobs by state
Most common states for institutional commodity analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 212 | 31% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 702 | 8% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 476 | 7% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 439 | 7% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 318 | 6% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 55 | 6% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 593 | 5% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 264 | 5% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 36 | 5% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 36 | 5% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,503 | 4% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 881 | 4% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 362 | 4% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 312 | 4% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 293 | 4% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 143 | 4% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 126 | 4% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 47 | 4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 42 | 4% |
Institutional Commodity Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of institutional commodity analyst experts
University of Oregon
American University
Pacific Lutheran University
Bay Path University
Z. Jay Wang
Department Head, Associate Professor of FinanceUniversity of Oregon
Finance And Financial Management Services
What will help Institutional Commodity Analysts increase their earning potential?
Z. Jay Wang: Students who have a history of doing work in the field outside the classroom either through internships, industry projects, or school-sponsored clubs managing financial decisions are better poised to maximize starting salary potential. Starting early to secure internships with top companies will also position students well for higher earning potential. Most top banks and firms will post internships from April/May to August, and close by the end of September for the following summer. They are also rolling, so may fill the roles by as early as June of the sophomore year for the following summer after junior year. Finally, networking with industry and alumni professionals in the companies, firms, banks prior to applying for an internship or full-time position will have an impact. The candidate will learn more about the opportunity and company culture for their resume and potential interview, and most top companies in finance will have a referral program. If the candidate impresses the internal connection with excellent questions and strategic answers, they may get a referral that moves them up in the stacks of applicants.
Octavian Ionici PhD
Sr. Lecturer in FinanceAmerican University
Finance And Financial Management Services
What Institutional Commodity Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Octavian Ionici PhD: The finance profession is lucrative, rewarding and very competitive. Graduates should do their research about the organization they are interviewing with and be able to discuss how their skills can contribute to the business. They should also know if they would rather interact with people and clients or if they are drawn to intellectual pursuits such as analysis. Do they value power, prestige status, risk, or something else? Ultimately our core values, personal goals, interests, aptitudes, and personality will shape our career paths.
Being able to articulate what sparked their interest in the financial field and why they are interested in a chosen role will be an advantage during the hiring process. While still in college, students should join a professional association like the Financial Management Association to give them more access to that broad network, as well as access to career development resources that can set them apart from the crowd.
It's also critical to get an internship (paid or unpaid) in order to show some real-life experience. They can do this while they are still in college, during the summers, or even afterwards, to get a foot in the door.
Reading the WSJ and FT daily, and listening to Bloomberg, or other financial programs as a regular practice will help them to have fluency in the language of our profession. Because the finance sector is heavily regulated and changes occur due to changing economic and political conditions, they will need to stay updated with those changes. Financial media sources will help bring them that context to stay up to date on all of these moving parts.
What will help Institutional Commodity Analysts increase their earning potential?
Dr. Kimberly Gaither: Maximize your salary potential by asking questions and learning as quickly as possible. Be a good communicator with those above and below you as well as your peers. Be dependable. Persons who show up early and work hard will be valued and rewarded.
Fang Lin
Assistant Professor of FinancePacific Lutheran University
Finance And Financial Management Services
What Institutional Commodity Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Fang Lin: Don't be afraid to negotiate your starting salary. Young journalists have a lot to offer newsrooms through social media skills and a willingness to adapt to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Technology skills have value and should not be undersold. Also, young journalism students should not discount the value of their student media and internship experiences. Young journalists must use everything on their resumes to show how they bring value to their position and ask to be compensated fairly for the work they will contribute to the newsroom's success.
Heather Antanavica
Adjunct InstructorBay Path University
Accounting
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Institutional Commodity Analysts?
Heather Antanavica: The coronavirus will have a lasting impact on all of humanity, and everyone's jobs will be affected in one way or another. New graduates will have to navigate the working world in a very different way, for example; virtual interviewing, increased competition (many people will be re-entering the workforce after being laid-off during the spring of 2020), and being flexible with businesses that are adapting to a new way of operating. If you are not tech-savvy, work on that now. Companies will be looking for prospects with tech skills in industries where it wasn't much of a factor before the pandemic hit. Most importantly, develop a self-care routine that speaks to you. Meditation, yoga, exercise, grounding practices, and a healthy diet are great options for tending to your well-being so that you can get out there and start your new career with a healthy mind, body, and spirit!