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Senior cost accountant demographics and statistics in the US

Senior cost accountant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior cost accountant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior cost accountant 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 cost accountants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 151,852 senior cost accountants currently employed in the United States.
  • 40.3% of all senior cost accountants are women, while 59.7% are men.
  • The average senior cost accountant age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior cost accountants is White (64.1%), followed by Asian (12.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) and Black or African American (8.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 7% of all senior cost accountants are LGBT.
  • Senior cost accountants are 51% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior cost accountant gender statistics

40.3% of senior cost accountants are women and 59.7% of senior cost accountants are men.
  • Male, 59.7%
  • Female, 40.3%

Senior cost accountant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male59.7%
Female40.3%

Senior cost accountant gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$65,771
female-income
Female income
$62,203

Senior cost accountant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior cost accountant positions over time. Currently, 40.3% of senior cost accountants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior cost accountant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201057.78%42.22%
201158.01%41.99%
201258.01%41.99%
201357.72%42.28%
201457.14%42.86%
201555.64%44.36%
201656.61%43.39%
201757.05%42.95%
201857.72%42.28%
201958.40%41.60%
202058.54%41.46%
202159.65%40.35%

Senior cost accountant related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior cost accountants 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 Cost Accountant60%40%
Head Analyst86%14%
Chartered Finance Analyst90%10%
Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist92%8%

Senior cost accountant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior cost accountants is White, which makes up 64.1% of all senior cost accountants. Comparatively, 12.3% of senior cost accountants are Asian and 10.8% of senior cost accountants are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.1%
  • Asian, 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
  • Black or African American, 8.4%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Senior cost accountant race

Senior cost accountant racePercentages
White64.1%
Asian12.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.8%
Black or African American8.4%
Unknown4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Senior cost accountant race and ethnicity over time

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

Senior cost accountant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.33%9.31%9.58%8.98%
201170.56%9.39%9.26%8.98%
201270.20%9.09%9.46%9.41%
201369.48%9.25%10.03%9.38%
201469.54%9.18%9.79%9.38%
201568.77%9.55%9.64%9.90%
201668.99%9.27%9.78%9.89%
201768.56%8.96%10.22%10.07%
201868.19%8.90%10.00%10.64%
201967.61%8.74%11.18%10.52%
202066.62%8.45%11.24%10.01%
202164.08%8.44%12.29%10.78%

Senior cost accountant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior cost accountants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior cost accountants have the lowest average salary at $64,621.
$69,000
$68,000
$67,000
$66,000
$65,000
$64,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$65,100
White$66,171
Black or African American$64,981
Asian$68,043
Hispanic or Latino$64,621

Average senior cost accountant age

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

Senior cost accountant 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 cost accountant age breakdown

The average age of senior cost accountants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the senior cost accountant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior cost accountant age breakdown

Senior Cost Accountant YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years14%

Senior cost accountant educational attainment

The most common degree for senior cost accountants is bachelor's degree, with 79% of senior cost accountants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 79%
  • Master's, 14%
  • Associate, 6%
  • Diploma, 0%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Senior cost accountants by degree level

Senior cost accountant degreePercentages
Bachelor's79%
Master's14%
Associate6%
Diploma0%
Other Degrees1%

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Senior cost accountant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior cost accountants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,466 annually. With a Master's degree, senior cost accountants earn a median annual income of $73,580 compared to $67,490 for senior cost accountants with an Bachelor's degree.
$76,000
$74,000
$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$73,580
Bachelor's Degree$67,490
Doctorate Degree$75,466

Senior cost accountant employment statistics

Most senior cost accountants work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where senior cost accountants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior cost accountants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior cost accountant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees6%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees32%

Senior cost accountant jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior cost accountant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public47%
Private51%
Government1%

Senior cost accountant jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior cost accountants are manufacturing, technology and professional.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Technology

Health Care

Professional

Senior cost accountant turnover and employment statistics

Senior cost accountant unemployment rate over time

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

Senior cost accountant unemployment rate by year

YearSenior cost accountant 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 cost accountant tenure

The average senior cost accountant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,205 senior cost accountants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior cost accountant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years40%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Senior cost accountant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior cost accountants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Structurer4.38%1,611
Bond Analyst7.33%32,342
Senior Cost Accountant7.40%-
Tax Evaluator7.56%26,823
Estate Tax Examiner7.65%40,055
Budget Examiner12.94%2,896
Field Examiner19.38%46,780

Similar senior cost accountant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Structurer4.38%1,611
Bond Analyst7.33%32,342
Tax Evaluator7.56%26,823
Estate Tax Examiner7.65%40,055
Budget Examiner12.94%2,896
Field Examiner19.38%46,780

Foreign languages spoken by senior cost accountants

The most common foreign language among senior cost accountants is Spanish at 37.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 17.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
  • Spanish, 37.8%
  • Chinese, 17.8%
  • Russian, 8.9%
  • Mandarin, 8.9%
  • German, 6.7%
  • Other, 19.9%

Senior cost accountant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish37.8%
Chinese17.8%
Russian8.9%
Mandarin8.9%
German6.7%
Other19.9%

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Senior cost accountant location demographics

Where do senior cost accountants earn the most?

Senior cost accountants earn the most in New Jersey, where the average senior cost accountant salary is $77,192. The map here shows where senior cost accountants 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 Cost Accountants?

By looking through more than 2,205 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior cost accountants are Houston, TX and Chicago, IL.
Number of Senior Cost Accountants

Senior cost accountant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,313$72,147
2Texas1,363$65,354
3Illinois997$59,611
4Florida931$60,117
5New York874$72,867
6Massachusetts620$71,768
7Pennsylvania609$63,668
8Georgia560$63,828
9Virginia558$65,714
10Ohio558$57,419
11Colorado496$61,149
12Minnesota475$59,668
13North Carolina463$62,423
14Maryland461$58,154
15New Jersey429$77,192
16Michigan425$55,133
17Arizona390$67,773
18Missouri385$60,016
19Washington367$63,453
20Tennessee333$56,927
21Wisconsin294$59,746
22Indiana286$58,947
23Connecticut267$69,592
24Oregon243$58,309
25Iowa232$50,989
26Alabama204$61,450
27Utah200$51,917
28District of Columbia193$77,604
29South Carolina168$59,023
30Kentucky161$57,346
31Nevada157$56,043
32Louisiana148$55,777
33Oklahoma143$62,157
34Kansas126$52,859
35Nebraska113$50,606
36Mississippi110$50,474
37Arkansas106$55,609
38New Hampshire93$68,062
39Montana92$45,419
40Delaware90$67,127
41Rhode Island83$65,532
42New Mexico78$60,278
43Idaho69$55,766
44Maine56$51,727
45West Virginia56$49,734
46Hawaii54$48,441
47Alaska42$60,158
48South Dakota41$49,451
49North Dakota34$46,368
50Vermont28$55,250
51Wyoming26$49,604

Where are senior cost accountants in high demand?

Senior cost accountants are in high demand in Irvine, CA. There are currently 8 job openings for senior cost accountants here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country senior cost accountants are in the most demand.
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