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Senior accounting analyst demographics and statistics in the US

Senior accounting analyst demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior accounting analyst demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior accounting analyst estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior accounting analysts after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 289,809 senior accounting analysts currently employed in the United States.
  • 47.9% of all senior accounting analysts are women, while 52.1% are men.
  • The average senior accounting analyst age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior accounting analysts is White (61.3%), followed by Asian (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) and Black or African American (8.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 7% of all senior accounting analysts are LGBT.
  • Senior accounting analysts are 48% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Senior accounting analyst gender statistics

47.9% of senior accounting analysts are women and 52.1% of senior accounting analysts are men.
  • Male, 52.1%
  • Female, 47.9%

Senior accounting analyst gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male52.1%
Female47.9%

Senior accounting analyst gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$71,192
female-income
Female income
$67,340

Senior accounting analyst gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior accounting analyst positions over time. Currently, 47.9% of senior accounting analysts are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior accounting analyst gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201050.17%49.83%
201150.41%49.59%
201250.42%49.58%
201350.12%49.88%
201449.52%50.48%
201548.00%52.00%
201648.98%51.02%
201749.43%50.57%
201850.12%49.88%
201950.82%49.18%
202050.96%49.04%
202152.11%47.89%

Senior accounting analyst related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior accounting analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Escrow Officer15%85%
Customs Verifier20%80%
Credit Assistant20%80%
Senior Accounting Analyst52%48%
Head Analyst86%14%
Chartered Finance Analyst90%10%
Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist92%8%

Senior accounting analyst demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior accounting analysts is White, which makes up 61.3% of all senior accounting analysts. Comparatively, 14.5% of senior accounting analysts are Asian and 11.1% of senior accounting analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 61.3%
  • Asian, 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
  • Black or African American, 8.7%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Senior accounting analyst race

Senior accounting analyst racePercentages
White61.3%
Asian14.5%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black or African American8.7%
Unknown4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Senior accounting analyst race and ethnicity over time

See how senior accounting analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior accounting analyst race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.56%9.59%11.77%9.26%
201167.79%9.67%11.46%9.26%
201267.42%9.37%11.65%9.69%
201366.71%9.52%12.22%9.66%
201466.76%9.46%11.99%9.66%
201566.00%9.83%11.83%10.18%
201666.22%9.55%11.97%10.17%
201765.79%9.24%12.41%10.36%
201865.42%9.18%12.19%10.92%
201964.84%9.01%13.38%10.81%
202063.85%8.73%13.43%10.29%
202161.31%8.72%14.48%11.06%

Senior accounting analyst wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior accounting analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior accounting analysts have the lowest average salary at $69,950.
$74,000
$73,000
$72,000
$71,000
$70,000
$69,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$70,467
White$71,622
Black or African American$70,338
Asian$73,643
Hispanic or Latino$69,950

Average senior accounting analyst age

See how the average age of senior accounting analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior accounting analyst age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4347
Unknown3841
Asian3842
Hispanic or Latino3741
White4047
American Indian and Alaska Native38.541

Senior accounting analyst age breakdown

The average age of senior accounting analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the senior accounting analyst population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior accounting analyst age breakdown

Senior Accounting Analyst YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years14%

Senior accounting analyst educational attainment

The most common degree for senior accounting analysts is bachelor's degree, with 77% of senior accounting analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 77%
  • Master's, 15%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Senior accounting analysts by degree level

Senior accounting analyst degreePercentages
Bachelor's77%
Master's15%
Associate5%
Diploma1%
Other Degrees2%

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Senior accounting analyst wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior accounting analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,650 annually. With a Master's degree, senior accounting analysts earn a median annual income of $79,616 compared to $73,047 for senior accounting analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
$72,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$79,616
Bachelor's Degree$73,047
Doctorate Degree$81,650

Senior accounting analyst employment statistics

Most senior accounting analysts work for a public in the finance industry.

Company size where senior accounting analysts work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior accounting analysts work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior accounting analyst jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees11%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees43%

Senior accounting analyst jobs by company type

Employees with the senior accounting analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior accounting analysts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior accounting analyst jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public48%
Private48%
Government2%

Senior accounting analyst jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior accounting analysts are finance, technology and manufacturing.

Fortune 500

Finance

Technology

Manufacturing

Professional

Senior accounting analyst turnover and employment statistics

Senior accounting analyst unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior accounting analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior accounting analyst unemployment rate by year

YearSenior accounting analyst unemployment rate
20105.20%
20114.43%
20123.54%
20133.25%
20142.58%
20152.18%
20162.31%
20172.00%
20181.59%
20191.89%
20202.48%
20212.71%

Average senior accounting analyst tenure

The average senior accounting analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,501 senior accounting analysts resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior accounting analyst tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years8%
11+ years10%

Senior accounting analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior accounting analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Finance Engineer4.38%70,818
Analyst Internship7.33%103,723
Senior Accounting Analyst7.40%-
Contract Preparer7.56%8,493
Income Tax Investigator7.65%31,077
Budget/Finance Analyst12.94%94,906
Finance Compliance Examiner19.38%85,381

Similar senior accounting analyst jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Finance Engineer4.38%70,818
Analyst Internship7.33%103,723
Contract Preparer7.56%8,493
Income Tax Investigator7.65%31,077
Budget/Finance Analyst12.94%94,906
Finance Compliance Examiner19.38%85,381

Foreign languages spoken by senior accounting analysts

The most common foreign language among senior accounting analysts is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
  • Spanish, 41.7%
  • French, 8.3%
  • Mandarin, 8.3%
  • Chinese, 5.0%
  • German, 5.0%
  • Other, 31.7%

Senior accounting analyst languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish41.7%
French8.3%
Mandarin8.3%
Chinese5.0%
German5.0%
Other31.7%

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Senior accounting analyst location demographics

Where do senior accounting analysts earn the most?

Senior accounting analysts earn the most in California, where the average senior accounting analyst salary is $85,888. The map here shows where senior accounting analysts earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Accounting Analysts?

By looking through more than 1,501 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior accounting analysts are Chicago, IL and Houston, TX.
Number of Senior Accounting Analysts

Senior accounting analyst jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,081$85,888
2Texas2,719$63,512
3New York2,077$81,708
4Illinois2,035$63,928
5Florida1,988$58,922
6Massachusetts1,392$69,505
7Virginia1,340$77,169
8Pennsylvania1,240$62,040
9Georgia1,208$63,418
10Ohio1,177$57,333
11North Carolina1,097$70,267
12Washington1,069$68,314
13Colorado1,043$62,372
14Maryland1,024$61,547
15Minnesota1,017$65,391
16New Jersey964$80,593
17Michigan916$67,260
18Arizona820$72,263
19Missouri767$56,262
20Tennessee676$50,629
21Indiana638$62,411
22Wisconsin603$62,870
23Oregon568$68,539
24Connecticut519$66,790
25Iowa453$53,910
26District of Columbia446$81,319
27Alabama421$59,390
28Utah413$59,540
29South Carolina374$54,199
30Kentucky364$60,967
31Kansas306$55,689
32Nevada300$67,771
33Oklahoma259$59,697
34Nebraska259$56,353
35Louisiana252$60,738
36Arkansas234$57,052
37New Hampshire202$76,060
38Delaware194$69,498
39Idaho186$59,754
40Montana183$50,031
41New Mexico182$57,529
42Rhode Island170$80,257
43Mississippi140$51,670
44Hawaii132$52,285
45Maine131$60,557
46West Virginia116$51,993
47Alaska105$61,096
48South Dakota90$53,265
49North Dakota89$52,463
50Vermont71$62,423
51Wyoming58$51,240

Where are senior accounting analysts in high demand?

Senior accounting analysts are in high demand in Chicago, IL. There are currently 18 job openings for senior accounting analysts here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country senior accounting analysts are in the most demand.
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