Chemical sales representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical sales representative demographics by:
Chemical sales representative gender statistics
20.7% of chemical sales representatives are women and 79.3% of chemical sales representatives are men.
- Male, 79.3%
- Female, 20.7%
Chemical sales representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.3% |
| Female | 20.7% |
Chemical sales representative gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,201
Female income
$54,547
Chemical sales representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical sales representative positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of chemical sales representatives are female.
Chemical sales representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.11% | 18.89% |
| 2011 | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 2012 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2014 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2015 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2016 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2017 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2018 | 79.13% | 20.87% |
| 2019 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2020 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2021 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
Chemical sales representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical sales representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Chemical Sales Representative | 79% | 21% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Chemical sales representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical sales representatives is White, which makes up 73.2% of all chemical sales representatives. Comparatively, 14.0% of chemical sales representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of chemical sales representatives are Asian.
- White, 73.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chemical sales representative race
| Chemical sales representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chemical sales representative race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical sales representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical sales representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.05% | 3.87% | 4.23% | 11.26% |
| 2011 | 78.55% | 3.76% | 4.56% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 78.61% | 3.66% | 4.55% | 11.68% |
| 2013 | 78.00% | 3.91% | 4.43% | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 77.10% | 4.10% | 4.51% | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 77.50% | 3.87% | 4.50% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 77.02% | 3.60% | 4.57% | 13.10% |
| 2017 | 77.14% | 3.90% | 4.45% | 12.80% |
| 2018 | 76.81% | 3.78% | 4.56% | 13.08% |
| 2019 | 76.76% | 3.68% | 4.67% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 3.79% | 4.58% | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 73.17% | 3.80% | 5.10% | 13.99% |
Chemical sales representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white chemical sales representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical sales representatives have the lowest average salary at $53,556.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,575 |
| White | $61,007 |
| Black or African American | $53,556 |
| Asian | $58,675 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,470 |
Average chemical sales representative age
See how the average age of chemical sales representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical sales representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Chemical sales representative age breakdown
The average age of chemical sales representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the chemical sales representative population.
Chemical sales representative age breakdown
| Chemical Sales Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Chemical sales representative educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical sales representatives is bachelor's degree, with 74% of chemical sales representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chemical sales representatives by degree level
| Chemical sales representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chemical sales representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical sales representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,448 annually. With a Doctorate degree, chemical sales representatives earn a median annual income of $71,282 compared to $66,236 for chemical sales representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,448 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,237 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,236 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,282 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,274 |
Chemical sales representative employment statistics
Company size where chemical sales representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical sales representatives work.
Chemical sales representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Chemical sales representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical sales representatives are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Chemical sales representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Chemical sales representative turnover and employment statistics
Chemical sales representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical sales representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical sales representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical sales representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average chemical sales representative tenure
The average chemical sales representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 chemical sales representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical sales representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Chemical sales representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical sales representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sales Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Seasonal Associate | 7.09% | 417,677 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Registered Representative | 7.29% | 17,622 |
| Front Counter Attendant | 8.34% | 93,837 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar chemical sales representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Seasonal Associate | 7.09% | 417,677 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Registered Representative | 7.29% | 17,622 |
| Front Counter Attendant | 8.34% | 93,837 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical sales representatives
The most common foreign language among chemical sales representatives is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Norwegian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Norwegian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Chemical sales representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Norwegian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
