Bookstore manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Bookstore manager demographics by:
Bookstore manager gender statistics
62.0% of bookstore managers are women and 38.0% of bookstore managers are men.
- Female, 62.0%
- Male, 38.0%
Bookstore manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.0% |
| Male | 38.0% |
Bookstore manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,179
Female income
$32,464
Bookstore manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bookstore manager positions over time. Currently, 62.0% of bookstore managers are female.
Bookstore manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.17% | 61.83% |
| 2011 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2012 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2013 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2014 | 37.35% | 62.65% |
| 2015 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2016 | 37.62% | 62.38% |
| 2017 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2018 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
| 2019 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2020 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
| 2021 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
Bookstore manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared bookstore managers 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% |
| Bookstore Manager | 38% | 62% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Bookstore manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bookstore managers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all bookstore managers. Comparatively, 15.4% of bookstore managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of bookstore managers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bookstore manager race
| Bookstore manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bookstore manager race and ethnicity over time
See how bookstore manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bookstore manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.67% | 9.91% | 5.46% | 12.75% |
| 2011 | 69.49% | 9.80% | 5.63% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 68.86% | 9.94% | 5.63% | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 68.46% | 10.17% | 5.79% | 12.87% |
| 2014 | 67.73% | 10.32% | 5.61% | 13.84% |
| 2015 | 67.66% | 9.92% | 5.90% | 13.95% |
| 2016 | 67.42% | 9.99% | 5.75% | 14.13% |
| 2017 | 66.41% | 10.12% | 5.89% | 14.50% |
| 2018 | 66.65% | 9.92% | 5.90% | 14.53% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 9.84% | 6.01% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.61% | 5.92% | 15.03% |
| 2021 | 62.95% | 9.91% | 6.38% | 15.36% |
Bookstore manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white bookstore managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bookstore managers have the lowest average salary at $34,308.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,358 |
| White | $35,711 |
| Black or African American | $34,308 |
| Asian | $35,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,431 |
Average bookstore manager age
See how the average age of bookstore managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bookstore manager 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 |
Bookstore manager age breakdown
The average age of bookstore managers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bookstore manager population.
Bookstore manager age breakdown
| Bookstore Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Bookstore manager educational attainment
The most common degree for bookstore managers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of bookstore managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Bookstore managers by degree level
| Bookstore manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bookstore manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bookstore managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,173 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bookstore managers earn a median annual income of $36,614 compared to $31,941 for bookstore managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,173 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,885 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,941 |
Bookstore manager employment statistics
Most bookstore managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bookstore managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bookstore managers work.
Bookstore manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Bookstore manager jobs by company type
Employees with the bookstore manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bookstore managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bookstore manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 2% |
Bookstore manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for bookstore managers are education, non profits and retail.
Bookstore manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Bookstore manager turnover and employment statistics
Bookstore manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bookstore managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bookstore manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bookstore manager 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 bookstore manager tenure
The average bookstore manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,030 bookstore managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bookstore manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Bookstore manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bookstore managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Recieving Associate | 7.09% | 233,174 |
| Subscription Crew Leader | 7.23% | 94,458 |
| Finance Service Advisor | 7.29% | 118,612 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Bookstore Manager | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar bookstore manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Recieving Associate | 7.09% | 233,174 |
| Subscription Crew Leader | 7.23% | 94,458 |
| Finance Service Advisor | 7.29% | 118,612 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by bookstore managers
The most common foreign language among bookstore managers is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- French, 15.7%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- German, 7.8%
- Italian, 7.8%
- Other, 19.7%
Bookstore manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| French | 15.7% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| German | 7.8% |
| Italian | 7.8% |
| Other | 19.7% |
