Auto dealer demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto dealer gender statistics
32.8% of auto dealers are women and 67.2% of auto dealers are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Auto dealer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Auto dealer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,457
Female income
$85,520
Auto dealer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto dealer positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of auto dealers are female.
Auto dealer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2011 | 64.04% | 35.96% |
| 2012 | 64.70% | 35.30% |
| 2013 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2015 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2016 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2017 | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| 2018 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2019 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2020 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
Auto dealer related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto dealers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Auto Dealer | 67% | 33% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Auto dealer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto dealers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all auto dealers. Comparatively, 17.3% of auto dealers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of auto dealers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Auto dealer race
| Auto dealer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Auto dealer race and ethnicity over time
See how auto dealer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto dealer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.91% | 11.38% | 4.69% | 12.84% |
| 2011 | 66.14% | 12.40% | 4.86% | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 65.85% | 11.91% | 5.02% | 13.98% |
| 2013 | 64.85% | 12.42% | 5.07% | 14.33% |
| 2014 | 64.81% | 12.03% | 5.50% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 64.26% | 12.07% | 5.28% | 15.07% |
| 2016 | 64.07% | 11.74% | 5.27% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 63.59% | 11.31% | 5.70% | 15.69% |
| 2018 | 63.70% | 11.06% | 5.38% | 16.20% |
| 2019 | 63.67% | 11.02% | 5.44% | 16.08% |
| 2020 | 61.16% | 11.01% | 5.81% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 59.68% | 10.99% | 5.98% | 17.27% |
Auto dealer wage gap by race
According to our data, white auto dealers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown auto dealers have the lowest average salary at $89,855.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,855 |
| White | $92,945 |
| Black or African American | $90,117 |
| Asian | $92,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,200 |
Average auto dealer age
See how the average age of auto dealers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto dealer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Auto dealer age breakdown
The average age of auto dealers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the auto dealer population.
Auto dealer age breakdown
| Auto Dealer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Auto dealer educational attainment
The most common degree for auto dealers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of auto dealers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 20%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Auto dealers by degree level
| Auto dealer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Auto dealer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto dealers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,669 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auto dealers earn a median annual income of $99,561 compared to $88,268 for auto dealers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,669 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,359 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,561 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,268 |
Auto dealer employment statistics
Most auto dealers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where auto dealers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto dealers work.
Auto dealer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Auto dealer jobs by company type
Employees with the auto dealer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto dealers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto dealer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Auto dealer jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto dealers are finance, automotive and professional.
Auto dealer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 19% |
| Automotive | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Auto dealer turnover and employment statistics
Auto dealer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto dealers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto dealer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto dealer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average auto dealer tenure
The average auto dealer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 auto dealers resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto dealer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Auto dealer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 67,148 |
| Parts Driver | 3.76% | 146,082 |
| Vault Cashier | 5.05% | 73,446 |
| Auto Dealer | 7.10% | - |
Similar auto dealer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 67,148 |
| Parts Driver | 3.76% | 146,082 |
| Vault Cashier | 5.05% | 73,446 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto dealers
The most common foreign language among auto dealers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Auto dealer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |