Associate merchandise buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate merchandise buyer gender statistics
73.3% of associate merchandise buyers are women and 26.7% of associate merchandise buyers are men.
- Female, 73.3%
- Male, 26.7%
Associate merchandise buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.3% |
| Male | 26.7% |
Associate merchandise buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,725
Female income
$52,713
Associate merchandise buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate merchandise buyer positions over time. Currently, 73.3% of associate merchandise buyers are female.
Associate merchandise buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.95% | 72.05% |
| 2011 | 26.50% | 73.50% |
| 2012 | 26.28% | 73.72% |
| 2013 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2014 | 23.46% | 76.54% |
| 2015 | 26.10% | 73.90% |
| 2016 | 26.66% | 73.34% |
| 2017 | 26.07% | 73.93% |
| 2018 | 22.47% | 77.53% |
| 2019 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2020 | 26.47% | 73.53% |
| 2021 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
Associate merchandise buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate merchandise buyers 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% |
| Associate Merchandise Buyer | 27% | 73% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Associate merchandise buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate merchandise buyers is White, which makes up 63.2% of all associate merchandise buyers. Comparatively, 18.4% of associate merchandise buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of associate merchandise buyers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Associate merchandise buyer race
| Associate merchandise buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Associate merchandise buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how associate merchandise buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate merchandise buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.08% | 6.54% | 5.62% | 14.85% |
| 2011 | 70.14% | 6.92% | 6.07% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 7.04% | 6.52% | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 69.45% | 7.29% | 6.29% | 14.93% |
| 2014 | 67.01% | 9.21% | 5.72% | 16.17% |
| 2015 | 68.76% | 6.86% | 6.93% | 15.06% |
| 2016 | 68.05% | 7.19% | 6.60% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 67.65% | 8.16% | 6.28% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 67.56% | 9.10% | 5.36% | 15.67% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 7.53% | 6.09% | 16.64% |
| 2020 | 63.55% | 7.24% | 7.34% | 17.67% |
| 2021 | 63.17% | 7.87% | 5.72% | 18.38% |
Associate merchandise buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian associate merchandise buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american associate merchandise buyers have the lowest average salary at $51,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,293 |
| White | $54,819 |
| Black or African American | $51,382 |
| Asian | $55,660 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,572 |
Average associate merchandise buyer age
See how the average age of associate merchandise buyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate merchandise buyer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33.5 |
Associate merchandise buyer age breakdown
The average age of associate merchandise buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the associate merchandise buyer population.
Associate merchandise buyer age breakdown
| Associate Merchandise Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Associate merchandise buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for associate merchandise buyers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of associate merchandise buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Associate merchandise buyers by degree level
| Associate merchandise buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Associate merchandise buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, associate merchandise buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,091 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, associate merchandise buyers earn a median annual income of $57,912 compared to $51,159 for associate merchandise buyers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,091 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,912 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,159 |
Associate merchandise buyer employment statistics
Company size where associate merchandise buyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate merchandise buyers work.
Associate merchandise buyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Associate merchandise buyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate merchandise buyers are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Associate merchandise buyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 52% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Associate merchandise buyer turnover and employment statistics
Associate merchandise buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate merchandise buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate merchandise buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate merchandise buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 6.28% |
Average associate merchandise buyer tenure
The average associate merchandise buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 associate merchandise buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate merchandise buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Associate merchandise buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate merchandise buyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Associate Merchandise Buyer | 8.57% | - |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Marketing Forecaster | 10.00% | 71,355 |
| Rules Examiner | 11.05% | 2,080 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar associate merchandise buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Marketing Forecaster | 10.00% | 71,355 |
| Rules Examiner | 11.05% | 2,080 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate merchandise buyers
- French, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Associate merchandise buyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
