Department store sales person demographics and statistics in the US
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Department store sales person demographics by:
Department store sales person gender statistics
74.0% of department store sales people are women and 26.0% of department store sales people are men.
- Female, 74.0%
- Male, 26.0%
Department store sales person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.0% |
| Male | 26.0% |
Department store sales person gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,458
Female income
$47,027
Department store sales person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in department store sales person positions over time. Currently, 74.0% of department store sales people are female.
Department store sales person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.61% | 76.39% |
| 2011 | 23.37% | 76.63% |
| 2012 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
| 2013 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
| 2014 | 23.22% | 76.78% |
| 2015 | 23.87% | 76.13% |
| 2016 | 24.31% | 75.69% |
| 2017 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
| 2018 | 24.96% | 75.04% |
| 2019 | 24.30% | 75.70% |
| 2020 | 25.37% | 74.63% |
| 2021 | 26.00% | 74.00% |
Department store sales person related jobs gender ratio
We compared department store sales people 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% |
| Department Store Sales Person | 26% | 74% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Department store sales person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among department store sales people is White, which makes up 64.7% of all department store sales people. Comparatively, 16.0% of department store sales people are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of department store sales people are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Department store sales person race
| Department store sales person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Department store sales person race and ethnicity over time
See how department store sales person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Department store sales person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 8.58% | 4.39% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 71.19% | 9.60% | 4.56% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 70.90% | 9.11% | 4.71% | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 69.90% | 9.63% | 4.76% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 69.86% | 9.23% | 5.20% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 9.28% | 4.97% | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 8.94% | 4.96% | 14.08% |
| 2017 | 68.64% | 8.51% | 5.39% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 68.75% | 8.26% | 5.07% | 14.91% |
| 2019 | 68.72% | 8.22% | 5.14% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 66.22% | 8.21% | 5.51% | 15.18% |
| 2021 | 64.73% | 8.19% | 5.67% | 15.98% |
Department store sales person wage gap by race
According to our data, white department store sales people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown department store sales people have the lowest average salary at $48,806.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,806 |
| White | $50,060 |
| Black or African American | $48,913 |
| Asian | $49,763 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,759 |
Average department store sales person age
See how the average age of department store sales people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Department store sales person 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 |
Department store sales person age breakdown
The average age of department store sales people is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the department store sales person population.
Department store sales person age breakdown
| Department Store Sales Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Department store sales person educational attainment
The most common degree for department store sales people is bachelor's degree, with 60% of department store sales people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Department store sales people by degree level
| Department store sales person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Department store sales person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, department store sales people with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,153 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, department store sales people earn a median annual income of $52,713 compared to $48,157 for department store sales people with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,153 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,960 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,713 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,157 |
Department store sales person employment statistics
Company size where department store sales people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where department store sales people work.
Department store sales person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Department store sales person turnover and employment statistics
Department store sales person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for department store sales people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Department store sales person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Department store sales person 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 department store sales person tenure
The average department store sales person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 department store sales people resumes in Zippia's database.
Department store sales person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Department store sales person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of department store sales people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,923 |
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Check Cashier | 5.05% | 166,182 |
| Department Store Sales Person | 7.10% | - |
Similar department store sales person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,923 |
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Check Cashier | 5.05% | 166,182 |
Foreign languages spoken by department store sales people
The most common foreign language among department store sales people is Korean at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Armenian at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Korean, 33.3%
- Armenian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Department store sales person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 33.3% |
| Armenian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |