Mission commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Mission commander gender statistics
8.4% of mission commanders are women and 91.6% of mission commanders are men.
- Male, 91.6%
- Female, 8.4%
Mission commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.6% |
| Female | 8.4% |
Mission commander gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,913
Female income
$49,403
Mission commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mission commander positions over time. Currently, 8.4% of mission commanders are female.
Mission commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2011 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2012 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2014 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2015 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2017 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2019 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2021 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
Mission commander related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Commander | 92% | 8% |
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Mission commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mission commanders is White, which makes up 71.2% of all mission commanders. Comparatively, 11.4% of mission commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of mission commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mission commander race
| Mission commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mission commander race and ethnicity over time
See how mission commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mission commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Mission commander wage gap by race
According to our data, white mission commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mission commanders have the lowest average salary at $44,950.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,312 |
| White | $55,133 |
| Black or African American | $44,950 |
| Asian | $49,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,577 |
Average mission commander age
See how the average age of mission commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mission commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Mission commander age breakdown
The average age of mission commanders is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the mission commander population.
Mission commander age breakdown
| Mission Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Mission commander educational attainment
The most common degree for mission commanders is bachelor's degree, with 68% of mission commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Mission commanders by degree level
| Mission commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Mission commander wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,405 |
Mission commander employment statistics
Most mission commanders work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where mission commanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mission commanders work.
Mission commander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Mission commander jobs by company type
Employees with the mission commander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mission commanders prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Mission commander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 24% |
Mission commander jobs by industry
The most common industries for mission commanders are technology, government and professional.
Mission commander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Government | 21% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Mission commander turnover and employment statistics
Mission commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mission commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mission commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mission commander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average mission commander tenure
The average mission commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 547 mission commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Mission commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Foreign languages spoken by mission commanders
The most common foreign language among mission commanders is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Estonian at 7.1% and Czech is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Estonian, 7.1%
- Czech, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Norwegian, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Mission commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Estonian | 7.1% |
| Czech | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Norwegian | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |