Book seller demographics and statistics in the US
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Book seller gender statistics
59.3% of book sellers are women and 40.7% of book sellers are men.
- Female, 59.3%
- Male, 40.7%
Book seller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% |
| Male | 40.7% |
Book seller gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,772
Female income
$28,601
Book seller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book seller positions over time. Currently, 59.3% of book sellers are female.
Book seller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.60% | 62.40% |
| 2011 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2012 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2013 | 37.98% | 62.02% |
| 2014 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2015 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2016 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2017 | 38.82% | 61.18% |
| 2018 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2019 | 38.49% | 61.51% |
| 2020 | 39.86% | 60.14% |
| 2021 | 40.66% | 59.34% |
Book seller related jobs gender ratio
We compared book sellers 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% |
| Book Seller | 41% | 59% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Book seller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book sellers is White, which makes up 57.0% of all book sellers. Comparatively, 19.8% of book sellers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of book sellers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Book seller race
| Book seller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Book seller race and ethnicity over time
See how book seller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book seller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.26% | 10.39% | 6.12% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 63.49% | 11.41% | 6.29% | 16.11% |
| 2012 | 63.20% | 10.92% | 6.44% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 62.21% | 11.43% | 6.50% | 16.91% |
| 2014 | 62.17% | 11.04% | 6.93% | 17.02% |
| 2015 | 61.62% | 11.08% | 6.70% | 17.65% |
| 2016 | 61.43% | 10.75% | 6.69% | 17.95% |
| 2017 | 60.95% | 10.31% | 7.12% | 18.28% |
| 2018 | 61.05% | 10.07% | 6.80% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 61.03% | 10.03% | 6.87% | 18.66% |
| 2020 | 58.52% | 10.02% | 7.24% | 19.06% |
| 2021 | 57.03% | 9.99% | 7.41% | 19.85% |
Book seller wage gap by race
According to our data, white book sellers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown book sellers have the lowest average salary at $29,459.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,459 |
| White | $30,061 |
| Black or African American | $29,510 |
| Asian | $29,918 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,916 |
Average book seller age
See how the average age of book sellers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Book seller 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 |
Book seller age breakdown
The average age of book sellers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the book seller population.
Book seller age breakdown
| Book Seller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Book seller educational attainment
The most common degree for book sellers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of book sellers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Book sellers by degree level
| Book seller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Book seller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, book sellers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,531 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, book sellers earn a median annual income of $31,323 compared to $29,147 for book sellers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,531 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,568 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,323 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,147 |
Book seller employment statistics
Most book sellers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where book sellers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book sellers work.
Book seller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Book seller jobs by company type
Employees with the book seller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book sellers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Book seller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 4% |
Book seller jobs by industry
The most common industries for book sellers are education, retail and non profits.
Book seller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Book seller turnover and employment statistics
Book seller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book sellers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book seller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book seller 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 book seller tenure
The average book seller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,146 book sellers resumes in Zippia's database.
Book seller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Book seller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book sellers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Rental Agent | 3.66% | 32,765 |
| Parts Sales Person | 3.76% | 182,235 |
| Cashier/Courtesy Clerk | 5.05% | 122,998 |
| Book Seller | 7.10% | - |
Similar book seller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Rental Agent | 3.66% | 32,765 |
| Parts Sales Person | 3.76% | 182,235 |
| Cashier/Courtesy Clerk | 5.05% | 122,998 |
Foreign languages spoken by book sellers
The most common foreign language among book sellers is Spanish at 52.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 52.1%
- French, 10.9%
- German, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Other, 22.8%
Book seller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.1% |
| French | 10.9% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Other | 22.8% |
