Strategist demographics and statistics in the US
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Strategist gender statistics
45.5% of strategists are women and 54.5% of strategists are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Strategist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Strategist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,211
Female income
$98,175
Strategist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in strategist positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of strategists are female.
Strategist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2011 | 72.90% | 27.10% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2014 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2015 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2016 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2017 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 2018 | 56.74% | 43.26% |
| 2019 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
| 2020 | 54.07% | 45.93% |
| 2021 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
Strategist related jobs gender ratio
We compared strategists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Strategist | 54% | 46% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Strategist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among strategists is White, which makes up 74.6% of all strategists. Comparatively, 8.7% of strategists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of strategists are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Strategist race
| Strategist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Strategist race and ethnicity over time
See how strategist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Strategist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Strategist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian strategists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american strategists have the lowest average salary at $98,177.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,468 |
| White | $104,813 |
| Black or African American | $98,177 |
| Asian | $119,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,314 |
Average strategist age
See how the average age of strategists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Strategist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Strategist age breakdown
The average age of strategists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the strategist population.
Strategist age breakdown
| Strategist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Strategist educational attainment
The most common degree for strategists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of strategists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Strategists by degree level
| Strategist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Strategist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, strategists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $138,669 annually. With a Master's degree, strategists earn a median annual income of $130,606 compared to $110,229 for strategists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $130,606 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,229 |
| Doctorate Degree | $138,669 |
Strategist employment statistics
Most strategists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where strategists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where strategists work.
Strategist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Strategist jobs by company type
Employees with the strategist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most strategists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Strategist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 2% |
Strategist jobs by industry
The most common industries for strategists are finance, technology and professional.
Strategist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Media | 8% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Strategist turnover and employment statistics
Strategist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for strategists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Strategist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Strategist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average strategist tenure
The average strategist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,998 strategists resumes in Zippia's database.
Strategist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Strategist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of strategists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Global Sales | 7.25% | 82,353 |
| Environmental Marketer | 9.54% | 16,829 |
| Strategist | 9.86% | - |
| Communications Officer | 16.11% | 73,260 |
Similar strategist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Global Sales | 7.25% | 82,353 |
| Environmental Marketer | 9.54% | 16,829 |
| Communications Officer | 16.11% | 73,260 |
Foreign languages spoken by strategists
The most common foreign language among strategists is Spanish at 38.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 38.8%
- French, 16.0%
- German, 7.4%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Other, 27.1%
Strategist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.8% |
| French | 16.0% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Other | 27.1% |
