Apparel merchandiser demographics and statistics in the US
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Apparel merchandiser demographics by:
Apparel merchandiser gender statistics
80.5% of apparel merchandisers are women and 19.5% of apparel merchandisers are men.
- Female, 80.5%
- Male, 19.5%
Apparel merchandiser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.5% |
| Male | 19.5% |
Apparel merchandiser gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,168
Female income
$38,724
Apparel merchandiser related jobs gender ratio
We compared apparel merchandisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 20% | 80% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Apparel merchandiser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among apparel merchandisers is White, which makes up 66.7% of all apparel merchandisers. Comparatively, 13.8% of apparel merchandisers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of apparel merchandisers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Apparel merchandiser race
| Apparel merchandiser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Apparel merchandiser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian apparel merchandisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american apparel merchandisers have the lowest average salary at $35,877.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,065 |
| White | $40,046 |
| Black or African American | $35,877 |
| Asian | $43,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,320 |
Apparel merchandiser age breakdown
The average age of apparel merchandisers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the apparel merchandiser population.
Apparel merchandiser age breakdown
| Apparel Merchandiser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Apparel merchandiser educational attainment
The most common degree for apparel merchandisers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of apparel merchandisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Apparel merchandisers by degree level
| Apparel merchandiser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Apparel merchandiser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, apparel merchandisers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,598 annually. With a Associate degree, apparel merchandisers earn a median annual income of $37,832 compared to $35,353 for apparel merchandisers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,598 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,832 |
Apparel merchandiser employment statistics
Most apparel merchandisers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where apparel merchandisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where apparel merchandisers work.
Apparel merchandiser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Apparel merchandiser jobs by company type
Employees with the apparel merchandiser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most apparel merchandisers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Apparel merchandiser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 60% |
Apparel merchandiser jobs by industry
The most common industries for apparel merchandisers are retail, education and professional.
Apparel merchandiser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Apparel merchandiser turnover and employment statistics
Average apparel merchandiser tenure
The average apparel merchandiser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 288 apparel merchandisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Apparel merchandiser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Apparel merchandiser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of apparel merchandisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Art Director | 11.32% | 9,098 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Memorial Designer | 13.05% | 43,786 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | - |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar apparel merchandiser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Art Director | 11.32% | 9,098 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Memorial Designer | 13.05% | 43,786 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by apparel merchandisers
The most common foreign language among apparel merchandisers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Turkish at 14.3% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Turkish, 14.3%
- Cherokee, 14.3%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Apparel merchandiser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Turkish | 14.3% |
| Cherokee | 14.3% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |