Market specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Market specialist gender statistics
46.3% of market specialists are women and 53.7% of market specialists are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Market specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Market specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,600
Female income
$64,258
Market specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in market specialist positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of market specialists are female.
Market specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2011 | 59.55% | 40.45% |
| 2012 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2013 | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| 2014 | 56.43% | 43.57% |
| 2015 | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| 2016 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 2017 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2018 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2019 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2020 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2021 | 53.71% | 46.29% |
Market specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared market 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% |
| Market Specialist | 54% | 46% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Market specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among market specialists is White, which makes up 66.6% of all market specialists. Comparatively, 12.5% of market specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of market specialists are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Market specialist race
| Market specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Market specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how market specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Market specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.55% | 5.44% | 8.19% | 8.98% |
| 2011 | 73.85% | 5.44% | 8.62% | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 73.91% | 5.64% | 7.90% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 5.86% | 7.35% | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 5.28% | 8.53% | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 72.95% | 4.87% | 8.82% | 10.34% |
| 2016 | 71.18% | 6.04% | 9.04% | 11.24% |
| 2017 | 71.15% | 5.89% | 9.11% | 10.86% |
| 2018 | 70.46% | 5.55% | 9.13% | 11.45% |
| 2019 | 70.79% | 5.45% | 9.34% | 11.50% |
| 2020 | 68.89% | 4.90% | 9.42% | 12.37% |
| 2021 | 66.61% | 5.25% | 10.44% | 12.55% |
Market specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian market specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american market specialists have the lowest average salary at $62,161.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,824 |
| White | $68,584 |
| Black or African American | $62,161 |
| Asian | $75,289 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,815 |
Average market specialist age
See how the average age of market specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Market 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 |
Market specialist age breakdown
The average age of market specialists is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the market specialist population.
Market specialist age breakdown
| Market Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Market specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for market specialists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of market specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Market specialists by degree level
| Market specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Market specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, market specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,518 annually. With a Master's degree, market specialists earn a median annual income of $83,554 compared to $71,082 for market specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,554 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,082 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,518 |
Market specialist employment statistics
Most market specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where market specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where market specialists work.
Market specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Market specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the market specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most market specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Market specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Market specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for market specialists are finance, manufacturing and technology.
Market specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Market specialist turnover and employment statistics
Market specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for market specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Market specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Market 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 market specialist tenure
The average market specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,503 market specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Market specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Market specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of market 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Search Consultant | 8.93% | 15,165 |
| Market Specialist | 10.00% | - |
| Business Advisor | 11.05% | 125,154 |
| Forms Examiner | 11.64% | 2,094 |
| Fundraising Internship | 19.25% | 47,147 |
Similar market specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Search Consultant | 8.93% | 15,165 |
| Business Advisor | 11.05% | 125,154 |
| Forms Examiner | 11.64% | 2,094 |
| Fundraising Internship | 19.25% | 47,147 |
Foreign languages spoken by market specialists
The most common foreign language among market specialists is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Arabic, 3.4%
- Other, 27.7%
Market specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Arabic | 3.4% |
| Other | 27.7% |
