Commercial representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial representative demographics by:
Commercial representative gender statistics
51.8% of commercial representatives are women and 48.2% of commercial representatives are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Commercial representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Commercial representative gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,039
Female income
$48,567
Commercial representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial representative positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of commercial representatives are female.
Commercial representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
| 2011 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
| 2012 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2013 | 51.08% | 48.92% |
| 2014 | 49.47% | 50.53% |
| 2015 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2016 | 49.75% | 50.25% |
| 2017 | 49.84% | 50.16% |
| 2018 | 47.96% | 52.04% |
| 2019 | 48.91% | 51.09% |
| 2020 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 2021 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
Commercial representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial 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% |
| Commercial Representative | 48% | 52% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Commercial representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial representatives is White, which makes up 73.0% of all commercial representatives. Comparatively, 14.1% of commercial representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of commercial representatives are Asian.
- White, 73.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Commercial representative race
| Commercial representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Commercial representative race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.90% | 3.89% | 4.25% | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 78.39% | 3.78% | 4.58% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 78.46% | 3.68% | 4.57% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 77.85% | 3.93% | 4.45% | 12.32% |
| 2014 | 76.95% | 4.12% | 4.53% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 77.35% | 3.89% | 4.53% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 76.86% | 3.62% | 4.59% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 76.99% | 3.92% | 4.47% | 12.91% |
| 2018 | 76.66% | 3.80% | 4.59% | 13.19% |
| 2019 | 76.61% | 3.70% | 4.69% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 74.98% | 3.81% | 4.60% | 13.12% |
| 2021 | 73.02% | 3.82% | 5.12% | 14.10% |
Commercial representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white commercial representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial representatives have the lowest average salary at $47,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,747 |
| White | $56,543 |
| Black or African American | $47,372 |
| Asian | $53,627 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,373 |
Average commercial representative age
See how the average age of commercial representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial 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 |
Commercial representative age breakdown
The average age of commercial representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the commercial representative population.
Commercial representative age breakdown
| Commercial Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Commercial representative educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial representatives is bachelor's degree, with 61% of commercial representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Commercial representatives by degree level
| Commercial representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Commercial representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,105 annually. With a Doctorate degree, commercial representatives earn a median annual income of $69,857 compared to $63,225 for commercial representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,105 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,258 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,225 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,652 |
Commercial representative employment statistics
Most commercial representatives work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where commercial representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial representatives work.
Commercial representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Commercial representative jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Commercial representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial representatives are finance, insurance and energy.
Commercial representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Commercial representative turnover and employment statistics
Commercial representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial 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 commercial representative tenure
The average commercial representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 895 commercial representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Commercial representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Beauty Consultant | 7.09% | 167,340 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Business Banker | 7.29% | 70,054 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar commercial representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Beauty Consultant | 7.09% | 167,340 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Business Banker | 7.29% | 70,054 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial representatives
The most common foreign language among commercial representatives is Spanish at 65.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.4% and French is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 65.9%
- Portuguese, 11.4%
- French, 6.8%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Other, 6.9%
Commercial representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.9% |
| Portuguese | 11.4% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Other | 6.9% |
