Antique dealer demographics and statistics in the US
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Antique dealer gender statistics
55.8% of antique dealers are women and 44.2% of antique dealers are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
Antique dealer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
Antique dealer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,212
Female income
$56,687
Antique dealer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in antique dealer positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of antique dealers are female.
Antique dealer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2011 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2012 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2013 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2014 | 43.49% | 56.51% |
| 2015 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2016 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2017 | 43.38% | 56.62% |
| 2018 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2019 | 42.39% | 57.61% |
| 2020 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
| 2021 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
Antique dealer related jobs gender ratio
We compared antique dealers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Antique Dealer | 44% | 56% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Antique dealer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among antique dealers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all antique dealers. Comparatively, 11.5% of antique dealers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of antique dealers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Antique dealer race
| Antique dealer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Antique dealer race and ethnicity over time
See how antique dealer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Antique dealer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.19% | 10.65% | 6.04% | 8.86% |
| 2011 | 72.01% | 10.55% | 6.21% | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 71.38% | 10.69% | 6.21% | 8.92% |
| 2013 | 70.98% | 10.91% | 6.37% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 70.25% | 11.06% | 6.18% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 70.18% | 10.66% | 6.48% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 10.73% | 6.33% | 10.23% |
| 2017 | 68.93% | 10.86% | 6.47% | 10.61% |
| 2018 | 69.17% | 10.66% | 6.48% | 10.64% |
| 2019 | 69.22% | 10.59% | 6.58% | 10.66% |
| 2020 | 66.75% | 10.36% | 6.50% | 11.14% |
| 2021 | 65.47% | 10.66% | 6.95% | 11.47% |
Antique dealer wage gap by race
According to our data, white antique dealers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american antique dealers have the lowest average salary at $62,421.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,792 |
| White | $66,944 |
| Black or African American | $62,421 |
| Asian | $64,966 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,031 |
Average antique dealer age
See how the average age of antique dealers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Antique dealer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Antique dealer age breakdown
The average age of antique dealers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the antique dealer population.
Antique dealer age breakdown
| Antique Dealer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Antique dealer educational attainment
The most common degree for antique dealers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of antique dealers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Antique dealers by degree level
| Antique dealer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Antique dealer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, antique dealers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,208 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, antique dealers earn a median annual income of $69,925 compared to $55,104 for antique dealers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,208 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,965 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,925 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,104 |
Antique dealer employment statistics
Company size where antique dealers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where antique dealers work.
Antique dealer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Antique dealer jobs by industry
The most common industries for antique dealers are non profits, automotive and professional.
Antique dealer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Antique dealer turnover and employment statistics
Antique dealer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for antique dealers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Antique dealer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Antique dealer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average antique dealer tenure
The average antique dealer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 antique dealers resumes in Zippia's database.
Antique dealer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Antique dealer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of antique dealers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Retail Specialist | 7.09% | 269,690 |
| Stock Broker Supervisor | 7.23% | 23,567 |
| Finance Service Representative | 7.29% | 220,519 |
| Counter | 8.34% | 15,729 |
| Antique Dealer | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Similar antique dealer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Retail Specialist | 7.09% | 269,690 |
| Stock Broker Supervisor | 7.23% | 23,567 |
| Finance Service Representative | 7.29% | 220,519 |
| Counter | 8.34% | 15,729 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by antique dealers
The most common foreign language among antique dealers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Italian, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- Dutch, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Antique dealer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Italian | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Dutch | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |