Dealership manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Dealership manager gender statistics
22.0% of dealership managers are women and 78.0% of dealership managers are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Dealership manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Dealership manager gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,480
Female income
$65,047
Dealership manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dealership manager positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of dealership managers are female.
Dealership manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
| 2011 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
| 2012 | 81.01% | 18.99% |
| 2013 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2014 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2015 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2018 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2019 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2020 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
Dealership manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared dealership managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Dealership Manager | 78% | 22% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Dealership manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dealership managers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all dealership managers. Comparatively, 15.3% of dealership managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of dealership managers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Dealership manager race
| Dealership manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Dealership manager race and ethnicity over time
See how dealership manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dealership manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 6.32% | 4.78% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 75.29% | 6.48% | 4.80% | 10.87% |
| 2012 | 74.94% | 6.05% | 4.94% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 5.88% | 4.98% | 11.31% |
| 2014 | 74.34% | 5.85% | 4.88% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 74.35% | 5.91% | 4.82% | 12.58% |
| 2016 | 72.02% | 6.42% | 5.27% | 13.80% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 5.90% | 5.01% | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 72.94% | 5.68% | 5.58% | 13.16% |
| 2019 | 71.56% | 5.95% | 5.62% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 69.80% | 5.99% | 5.27% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 67.75% | 6.22% | 5.90% | 15.32% |
Dealership manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dealership managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dealership managers have the lowest average salary at $71,511.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,773 |
| White | $79,121 |
| Black or African American | $71,511 |
| Asian | $81,043 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,315 |
Average dealership manager age
See how the average age of dealership managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dealership manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Dealership manager age breakdown
The average age of dealership managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the dealership manager population.
Dealership manager age breakdown
| Dealership Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Dealership manager educational attainment
The most common degree for dealership managers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of dealership managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Dealership managers by degree level
| Dealership manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Dealership manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dealership managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,448 annually. With a Doctorate degree, dealership managers earn a median annual income of $101,380 compared to $85,302 for dealership managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,448 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,250 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,302 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,380 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,244 |
Dealership manager employment statistics
Company size where dealership managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dealership managers work.
Dealership manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Dealership manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for dealership managers are retail, manufacturing and automotive.
Dealership manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Dealership manager turnover and employment statistics
Dealership manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dealership managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dealership manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dealership manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average dealership manager tenure
The average dealership manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 dealership managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dealership manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Dealership manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dealership 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | 8.41% | 12,569 |
| Vice President & Sales Manager | 9.38% | 117,242 |
| Dealership Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Director Of Vital Statistics | 11.63% | 6,823 |
| Human Resources Generalist/Manager | 13.02% | 46,682 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar dealership manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | 8.41% | 12,569 |
| Vice President & Sales Manager | 9.38% | 117,242 |
| Director Of Vital Statistics | 11.63% | 6,823 |
| Human Resources Generalist/Manager | 13.02% | 46,682 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by dealership managers
The most common foreign language among dealership managers is Russian at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Russian, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Dealership manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |