Car dealer demographics and statistics in the US
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Car dealer gender statistics
29.1% of car dealers are women and 70.9% of car dealers are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Car dealer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Car dealer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,284
Female income
$53,459
Car dealer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car dealer positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of car dealers are female.
Car dealer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.21% | 31.79% |
| 2011 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2012 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 31.44% |
| 2014 | 67.74% | 32.26% |
| 2015 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2016 | 69.04% | 30.96% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2018 | 69.78% | 30.22% |
| 2019 | 69.02% | 30.98% |
| 2020 | 70.24% | 29.76% |
| 2021 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
Car dealer related jobs gender ratio
We compared car 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% |
| Car Dealer | 71% | 29% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Car dealer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car dealers is White, which makes up 54.5% of all car dealers. Comparatively, 23.0% of car dealers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of car dealers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Car dealer race
| Car dealer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Car dealer race and ethnicity over time
See how car dealer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car dealer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.74% | 10.49% | 5.49% | 18.58% |
| 2011 | 60.97% | 11.51% | 5.66% | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 60.68% | 11.02% | 5.81% | 19.72% |
| 2013 | 59.69% | 11.53% | 5.86% | 20.07% |
| 2014 | 59.65% | 11.14% | 6.30% | 20.17% |
| 2015 | 59.10% | 11.18% | 6.07% | 20.80% |
| 2016 | 58.91% | 10.85% | 6.06% | 21.10% |
| 2017 | 58.43% | 10.42% | 6.49% | 21.43% |
| 2018 | 58.53% | 10.17% | 6.17% | 21.94% |
| 2019 | 58.51% | 10.13% | 6.24% | 21.82% |
| 2020 | 56.00% | 10.12% | 6.61% | 22.21% |
| 2021 | 54.51% | 10.09% | 6.77% | 23.00% |
Car dealer wage gap by race
According to our data, white car dealers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown car dealers have the lowest average salary at $56,973.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,973 |
| White | $59,508 |
| Black or African American | $57,187 |
| Asian | $58,903 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,895 |
Average car dealer age
See how the average age of car dealers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car 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 |
Car dealer age breakdown
The average age of car dealers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the car dealer population.
Car dealer age breakdown
| Car Dealer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Car dealer educational attainment
The most common degree for car dealers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of car dealers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Car dealers by degree level
| Car dealer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Car dealer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car dealers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,950 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, car dealers earn a median annual income of $65,017 compared to $55,681 for car dealers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,950 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,330 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,681 |
Car dealer employment statistics
Company size where car dealers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car dealers work.
Car dealer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Car dealer jobs by industry
The most common industries for car dealers are retail, professional and automotive.
Car dealer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Automotive | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Car dealer turnover and employment statistics
Car dealer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car dealers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car dealer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car 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 car dealer tenure
The average car dealer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 car dealers resumes in Zippia's database.
Car dealer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Car dealer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Clerk | 3.66% | 67,602 |
| Parts Technician | 3.76% | 53,405 |
| Convenience Store Clerk | 5.05% | 162,924 |
| Car Dealer | 7.10% | - |
Similar car dealer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Clerk | 3.66% | 67,602 |
| Parts Technician | 3.76% | 53,405 |
| Convenience Store Clerk | 5.05% | 162,924 |
Foreign languages spoken by car dealers
The most common foreign language among car dealers is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 21.1% and German is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- Russian, 21.1%
- German, 15.8%
- French, 10.5%
- Ukrainian, 5.3%
- Other, 10.5%
Car dealer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| Russian | 21.1% |
| German | 15.8% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Ukrainian | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.5% |