Transactional specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Transactional specialist gender statistics
68.2% of transactional specialists are women and 31.8% of transactional specialists are men.
- Female, 68.2%
- Male, 31.8%
Transactional specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.2% |
| Male | 31.8% |
Transactional specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,161
Female income
$66,532
Transactional specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transactional specialist positions over time. Currently, 68.2% of transactional specialists are female.
Transactional specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.13% | 69.87% |
| 2011 | 29.98% | 70.02% |
| 2012 | 31.45% | 68.55% |
| 2013 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2014 | 32.39% | 67.61% |
| 2015 | 32.28% | 67.72% |
| 2016 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2017 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2018 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2019 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2020 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
| 2021 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
Transactional specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared transactional specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Transactional Specialist | 32% | 68% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Transactional specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transactional specialists is White, which makes up 55.2% of all transactional specialists. Comparatively, 20.1% of transactional specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of transactional specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Transactional specialist race
| Transactional specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Transactional specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how transactional specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transactional specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.59% | 11.46% | 7.14% | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 62.31% | 11.75% | 7.28% | 16.02% |
| 2012 | 61.51% | 11.63% | 7.09% | 16.87% |
| 2013 | 61.86% | 11.46% | 7.25% | 16.54% |
| 2014 | 61.24% | 11.41% | 7.57% | 16.73% |
| 2015 | 60.62% | 11.15% | 7.35% | 17.84% |
| 2016 | 59.73% | 11.64% | 7.59% | 17.74% |
| 2017 | 60.65% | 11.06% | 7.56% | 17.56% |
| 2018 | 60.47% | 10.64% | 7.73% | 17.94% |
| 2019 | 60.06% | 10.83% | 7.53% | 18.46% |
| 2020 | 57.50% | 10.24% | 7.68% | 19.07% |
| 2021 | 55.19% | 11.20% | 7.85% | 20.09% |
Transactional specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transactional specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transactional specialists have the lowest average salary at $69,748.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,934 |
| White | $71,403 |
| Black or African American | $69,748 |
| Asian | $73,782 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,013 |
Average transactional specialist age
See how the average age of transactional specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transactional specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Transactional specialist age breakdown
The average age of transactional specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the transactional specialist population.
Transactional specialist age breakdown
| Transactional Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Transactional specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for transactional specialists is bachelor's degree, with 50% of transactional specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Transactional specialists by degree level
| Transactional specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Transactional specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transactional specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,685 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transactional specialists earn a median annual income of $80,414 compared to $67,552 for transactional specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,685 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,326 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,414 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,552 |
Transactional specialist employment statistics
Most transactional specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where transactional specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transactional specialists work.
Transactional specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Transactional specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the transactional specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transactional specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transactional specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 3% |
Transactional specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for transactional specialists are finance, professional and technology.
Transactional specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Transactional specialist turnover and employment statistics
Transactional specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transactional specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transactional specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transactional specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average transactional specialist tenure
The average transactional specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,386 transactional specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Transactional specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Transactional specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transactional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Expediter | 5.53% | 15,934 |
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Transactional Specialist | 7.19% | - |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Catalog Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,068 |
| Human Resources Secretary | 15.31% | 49,749 |
Similar transactional specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Expediter | 5.53% | 15,934 |
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Catalog Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,068 |
| Human Resources Secretary | 15.31% | 49,749 |
Foreign languages spoken by transactional specialists
The most common foreign language among transactional specialists is Spanish at 60.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 60.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Vietnamese, 3.9%
- Braille, 2.0%
- Other, 21.5%
Transactional specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Vietnamese | 3.9% |
| Braille | 2.0% |
| Other | 21.5% |
