Permit specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Permit specialist gender statistics
65.3% of permit specialists are women and 34.7% of permit specialists are men.
- Female, 65.3%
- Male, 34.7%
Permit specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.3% |
| Male | 34.7% |
Permit specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,670
Female income
$47,292
Permit specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in permit specialist positions over time. Currently, 65.3% of permit specialists are female.
Permit specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.01% | 71.99% |
| 2011 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2012 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2013 | 30.07% | 69.93% |
| 2014 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2015 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
| 2016 | 30.03% | 69.97% |
| 2017 | 30.87% | 69.13% |
| 2018 | 38.53% | 61.47% |
| 2019 | 36.56% | 63.44% |
| 2020 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2021 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
Permit specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared permit 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% |
| Permit Specialist | 35% | 65% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Permit specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among permit specialists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all permit specialists. Comparatively, 9.4% of permit specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of permit specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Permit specialist race
| Permit specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Permit specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how permit specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Permit specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Permit specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian permit specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino permit specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,198.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,751 |
| White | $52,535 |
| Black or African American | $50,384 |
| Asian | $57,833 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,198 |
Average permit specialist age
See how the average age of permit specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Permit specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Permit specialist age breakdown
The average age of permit specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the permit specialist population.
Permit specialist age breakdown
| Permit Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Permit specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for permit specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of permit specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Permit specialists by degree level
| Permit specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Permit specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, permit specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,994 annually. With a Master's degree, permit specialists earn a median annual income of $64,388 compared to $56,116 for permit specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,388 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,116 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,937 |
Permit specialist employment statistics
Most permit specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where permit specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where permit specialists work.
Permit specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Permit specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the permit specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most permit specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Permit specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 25% |
Permit specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for permit specialists are government, professional and energy.
Permit specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Permit specialist turnover and employment statistics
Permit specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for permit specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Permit specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Permit specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average permit specialist tenure
The average permit specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 667 permit specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Permit specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Permit specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of permit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Predatory Game Hunter | 8.93% | 5,103 |
| Research Computing Specialist | 10.00% | 56,842 |
| Permit Specialist | 11.05% | - |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar permit specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Predatory Game Hunter | 8.93% | 5,103 |
| Research Computing Specialist | 10.00% | 56,842 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by permit specialists
The most common foreign language among permit specialists is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 7.1% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Indonesian, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Dakota, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Permit specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Indonesian | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Dakota | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |
