Sem specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sem specialist gender statistics
36.8% of sem specialists are women and 63.2% of sem specialists are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Sem specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Sem specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,905
Female income
$59,061
Sem specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sem specialist positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of sem specialists are female.
Sem specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2011 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2012 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| 2013 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
| 2014 | 65.76% | 34.24% |
| 2015 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2016 | 67.02% | 32.98% |
| 2017 | 66.99% | 33.01% |
| 2018 | 66.13% | 33.87% |
| 2019 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2020 | 62.56% | 37.44% |
| 2021 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
Sem specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sem 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% |
| SEM Specialist | 63% | 37% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sem specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sem specialists is White, which makes up 64.5% of all sem specialists. Comparatively, 14.1% of sem specialists are Asian and 11.5% of sem specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Sem specialist race
| Sem specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Sem specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how sem specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sem specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.48% | 5.01% | 11.87% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 5.01% | 12.30% | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 71.84% | 5.22% | 11.59% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.59% | 5.43% | 11.04% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 71.92% | 4.86% | 12.21% | 8.57% |
| 2015 | 70.88% | 4.44% | 12.50% | 9.27% |
| 2016 | 69.10% | 5.61% | 12.73% | 10.17% |
| 2017 | 69.08% | 5.47% | 12.80% | 9.79% |
| 2018 | 68.38% | 5.13% | 12.81% | 10.37% |
| 2019 | 68.72% | 5.02% | 13.02% | 10.43% |
| 2020 | 66.81% | 4.47% | 13.10% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 64.54% | 4.82% | 14.12% | 11.48% |
Sem specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sem specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sem specialists have the lowest average salary at $57,885.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,930 |
| White | $61,441 |
| Black or African American | $57,885 |
| Asian | $65,017 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,475 |
Average sem specialist age
See how the average age of sem specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sem 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 |
Sem specialist age breakdown
The average age of sem specialists is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the sem specialist population.
Sem specialist age breakdown
| SEM Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Sem specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for sem specialists is bachelor's degree, with 86% of sem specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Sem specialists by degree level
| Sem specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Sem specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sem specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,740 annually. With a Master's degree, sem specialists earn a median annual income of $69,256 compared to $62,789 for sem specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,256 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,789 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,740 |
Sem specialist employment statistics
Most sem specialists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where sem specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sem specialists work.
Sem specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Sem specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the sem specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sem specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sem specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Sem specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for sem specialists are media, internet and technology.
Sem specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Internet | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sem specialist turnover and employment statistics
Sem specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sem specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sem specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sem 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 sem specialist tenure
The average sem specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 sem specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sem specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Sem specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sem 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Logistics Engineer | 8.65% | 17,228 |
| Job Service Specialist | 8.93% | 61,279 |
| SEM Specialist | 10.00% | - |
| Contracts Specialist | 11.05% | 27,244 |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | 49,209 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Similar sem specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Logistics Engineer | 8.65% | 17,228 |
| Job Service Specialist | 8.93% | 61,279 |
| Contracts Specialist | 11.05% | 27,244 |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | 49,209 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by sem specialists
The most common foreign language among sem specialists is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and German is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- French, 17.6%
- German, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Sem specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| French | 17.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
