Sustainability specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sustainability specialist gender statistics
58.8% of sustainability specialists are women and 41.2% of sustainability specialists are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Sustainability specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Sustainability specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,669
Female income
$44,852
Sustainability specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sustainability specialist positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of sustainability specialists are female.
Sustainability specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2011 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
| 2012 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2013 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2014 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
| 2015 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2016 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
| 2017 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2018 | 45.20% | 54.80% |
| 2019 | 43.13% | 56.87% |
| 2020 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| 2021 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
Sustainability specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sustainability 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% |
| Sustainability Specialist | 41% | 59% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sustainability specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sustainability specialists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all sustainability specialists. Comparatively, 9.4% of sustainability specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sustainability specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sustainability specialist race
| Sustainability specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sustainability specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how sustainability specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sustainability specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Sustainability specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sustainability specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sustainability specialists have the lowest average salary at $47,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,760 |
| White | $50,519 |
| Black or African American | $48,166 |
| Asian | $56,331 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,998 |
Average sustainability specialist age
See how the average age of sustainability specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sustainability specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Sustainability specialist age breakdown
The average age of sustainability specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the sustainability specialist population.
Sustainability specialist age breakdown
| Sustainability Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sustainability specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for sustainability specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of sustainability specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sustainability specialists by degree level
| Sustainability specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sustainability specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sustainability specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,849 annually. With a Master's degree, sustainability specialists earn a median annual income of $63,717 compared to $54,524 for sustainability specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,717 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,524 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,849 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,421 |
Sustainability specialist employment statistics
Most sustainability specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where sustainability specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sustainability specialists work.
Sustainability specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Sustainability specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the sustainability specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sustainability specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sustainability specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 13% |
Sustainability specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for sustainability specialists are professional, manufacturing and government.
Sustainability specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Sustainability specialist turnover and employment statistics
Sustainability specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sustainability specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sustainability specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sustainability specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average sustainability specialist tenure
The average sustainability specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 sustainability specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sustainability specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sustainability specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sustainability 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 8.65% | 37,979 |
| Certification And Selection Specialist | 8.93% | 20,807 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 91,281 |
| Sustainability Specialist | 11.05% | - |
| Compliance Investigator | 11.64% | 19,977 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Similar sustainability specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 8.65% | 37,979 |
| Certification And Selection Specialist | 8.93% | 20,807 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 91,281 |
| Compliance Investigator | 11.64% | 19,977 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Foreign languages spoken by sustainability specialists
The most common foreign language among sustainability specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
Sustainability specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
