Purchase analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Purchase analyst gender statistics
54.2% of purchase analysts are women and 45.8% of purchase analysts are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Purchase analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Purchase analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,272
Female income
$59,913
Purchase analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in purchase analyst positions over time. Currently, 54.2% of purchase analysts are female.
Purchase analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2011 | 48.54% | 51.46% |
| 2012 | 48.78% | 51.22% |
| 2013 | 48.34% | 51.66% |
| 2014 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2015 | 48.13% | 51.87% |
| 2016 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2017 | 46.81% | 53.19% |
| 2018 | 48.73% | 51.27% |
| 2019 | 47.03% | 52.97% |
| 2020 | 45.38% | 54.62% |
| 2021 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
Purchase analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared purchase analysts 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% |
| Purchase Analyst | 46% | 54% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Purchase analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among purchase analysts is White, which makes up 67.2% of all purchase analysts. Comparatively, 10.6% of purchase analysts are Asian and 9.1% of purchase analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.2%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Purchase analyst race
| Purchase analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Purchase analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how purchase analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Purchase analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.01% | 8.09% | 7.29% | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 75.27% | 8.18% | 7.67% | 6.80% |
| 2012 | 74.21% | 8.56% | 8.08% | 6.99% |
| 2013 | 74.09% | 8.25% | 8.48% | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 74.40% | 8.33% | 8.56% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 73.30% | 7.86% | 8.83% | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 73.08% | 7.79% | 9.19% | 7.49% |
| 2017 | 72.66% | 8.10% | 9.21% | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 72.76% | 7.55% | 9.49% | 7.69% |
| 2019 | 70.54% | 8.10% | 10.18% | 8.56% |
| 2020 | 68.75% | 8.10% | 9.47% | 9.18% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 8.36% | 10.62% | 9.10% |
Purchase analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian purchase analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american purchase analysts have the lowest average salary at $61,082.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,121 |
| White | $65,242 |
| Black or African American | $61,082 |
| Asian | $68,221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,918 |
Average purchase analyst age
See how the average age of purchase analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Purchase analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Purchase analyst age breakdown
The average age of purchase analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the purchase analyst population.
Purchase analyst age breakdown
| Purchase Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Purchase analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for purchase analysts is bachelor's degree, with 70% of purchase analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Purchase analysts by degree level
| Purchase analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Purchase analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, purchase analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,365 annually. With a Master's degree, purchase analysts earn a median annual income of $72,784 compared to $65,216 for purchase analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,784 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,216 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,365 |
Purchase analyst employment statistics
Most purchase analysts work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where purchase analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where purchase analysts work.
Purchase analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Purchase analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the purchase analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most purchase analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Purchase analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Purchase analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for purchase analysts are manufacturing, technology and retail.
Purchase analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Purchase analyst turnover and employment statistics
Purchase analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for purchase analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Purchase analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Purchase analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average purchase analyst tenure
The average purchase analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,928 purchase analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Purchase analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Purchase analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of purchase analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Family Consumer Scientist | 10.00% | 56,152 |
| Customs Compliance Director | 11.05% | 20,070 |
| Public Works Inspector | 11.64% | 24,660 |
| Purchase Analyst | 12.44% | - |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Similar purchase analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Family Consumer Scientist | 10.00% | 56,152 |
| Customs Compliance Director | 11.05% | 20,070 |
| Public Works Inspector | 11.64% | 24,660 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Foreign languages spoken by purchase analysts
The most common foreign language among purchase analysts is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.0% and French is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- German, 8.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Purchase analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
