Price economist demographics and statistics in the US
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Price economist gender statistics
35.0% of price economists are women and 65.0% of price economists are men.
- Male, 65.0%
- Female, 35.0%
Price economist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.0% |
| Female | 35.0% |
Price economist gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,998
Female income
$47,593
Price economist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in price economist positions over time. Currently, 35.0% of price economists are female.
Price economist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2011 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2012 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 27.27% |
| 2014 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2015 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2016 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2017 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2018 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 2019 | 70.02% | 29.98% |
| 2020 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 35.00% |
Price economist related jobs gender ratio
We compared price economists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Price Economist | 65% | 35% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Price economist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among price economists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all price economists. Comparatively, 11.6% of price economists are Asian and 7.9% of price economists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.4%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Price economist race
| Price economist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Price economist race and ethnicity over time
See how price economist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Price economist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 4.21% | 9.71% | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 74.47% | 6.08% | 10.64% | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 74.99% | 5.18% | 10.37% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 73.19% | 6.31% | 10.09% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 73.79% | 5.17% | 10.69% | 7.59% |
| 2015 | 72.95% | 2.05% | 10.62% | 11.64% |
| 2016 | 73.59% | 4.52% | 12.97% | 6.63% |
| 2017 | 72.46% | 4.23% | 12.12% | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 72.81% | 3.82% | 12.08% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 3.97% | 14.14% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 70.47% | 4.03% | 12.37% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 70.45% | 4.50% | 11.56% | 7.92% |
Price economist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino price economists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american price economists have the lowest average salary at $42,995.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,414 |
| White | $56,778 |
| Black or African American | $42,995 |
| Asian | $63,650 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,166 |
Average price economist age
See how the average age of price economists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Price economist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 50 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Price economist age breakdown
The average age of price economists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the price economist population.
Price economist age breakdown
| Price Economist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Price economist educational attainment
The most common degree for price economists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of price economists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 9%
Price economists by degree level
| Price economist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
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Price economist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,900 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,290 |
Price economist employment statistics
Company size where price economists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where price economists work.
Price economist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 73% |
Price economist jobs by company type
Employees with the price economist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most price economists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Price economist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 18% |
Price economist turnover and employment statistics
Price economist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for price economists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Price economist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Price economist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average price economist tenure
The average price economist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 price economists resumes in Zippia's database.
Price economist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Price economist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of price economists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | - |
| Genealogist | 10.82% | 284 |
| Licensed Psychologist | 11.87% | 24,645 |
| Community Development Planner | 13.00% | 69,822 |
| Adult Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 1,525 |
Similar price economist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Genealogist | 10.82% | 284 |
| Licensed Psychologist | 11.87% | 24,645 |
| Community Development Planner | 13.00% | 69,822 |
| Adult Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 1,525 |
Foreign languages spoken by price economists
The most common foreign language among price economists is Mandarin at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Ukrainian at 14.3% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Mandarin, 28.6%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Price economist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 28.6% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |