Employment representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Employment representative demographics by:
Employment representative gender statistics
66.9% of employment representatives are women and 33.1% of employment representatives are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Employment representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Employment representative gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,398
Female income
$36,184
Employment representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employment representative positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of employment representatives are female.
Employment representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| 2011 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2012 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2013 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2014 | 37.21% | 62.79% |
| 2015 | 34.59% | 65.41% |
| 2016 | 35.53% | 64.47% |
| 2017 | 35.31% | 64.69% |
| 2018 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2019 | 33.31% | 66.69% |
| 2020 | 32.41% | 67.59% |
| 2021 | 33.09% | 66.91% |
Employment representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared employment representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Employment Representative | 33% | 67% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Employment representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employment representatives is White, which makes up 56.3% of all employment representatives. Comparatively, 19.2% of employment representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of employment representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Employment representative race
| Employment representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Employment representative race and ethnicity over time
See how employment representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employment representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.36% | 12.85% | 5.59% | 15.58% |
| 2011 | 63.67% | 12.53% | 5.73% | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 63.75% | 12.03% | 5.73% | 15.91% |
| 2013 | 63.25% | 12.17% | 5.82% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 61.44% | 12.51% | 6.57% | 16.51% |
| 2015 | 61.62% | 12.64% | 6.35% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 61.12% | 12.91% | 6.59% | 16.36% |
| 2017 | 61.28% | 11.92% | 6.25% | 17.33% |
| 2018 | 61.68% | 10.64% | 7.02% | 17.76% |
| 2019 | 61.64% | 11.00% | 6.76% | 17.39% |
| 2020 | 58.38% | 11.98% | 7.06% | 17.22% |
| 2021 | 56.28% | 11.34% | 7.49% | 19.17% |
Employment representative wage gap by race
According to our data, asian employment representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employment representatives have the lowest average salary at $36,791.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,590 |
| White | $37,306 |
| Black or African American | $36,791 |
| Asian | $38,322 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,000 |
Average employment representative age
See how the average age of employment representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Employment representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Employment representative age breakdown
The average age of employment representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the employment representative population.
Employment representative age breakdown
| Employment Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Employment representative educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Employment representatives by degree level
| Employment representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Employment representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employment representatives with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $42,342 annually. With a Master's degree, employment representatives earn a median annual income of $40,690 compared to $38,432 for employment representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,690 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,432 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,846 |
Employment representative employment statistics
Most employment representatives work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where employment representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employment representatives work.
Employment representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Employment representative jobs by company type
Employees with the employment representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employment representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Employment representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 16% |
Employment representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for employment representatives are government, professional and health care.
Employment representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Employment representative turnover and employment statistics
Employment representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employment representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employment representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average employment representative tenure
The average employment representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,247 employment representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Employment representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Employment representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Employment Representative | 8.93% | - |
| Research Leader | 10.00% | 77,051 |
| Director Of Nurses Registry | 11.05% | 13,267 |
| Regulatory Administrator | 11.64% | 54,703 |
| Fundraising Chairperson | 19.25% | 1,155 |
Similar employment representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Research Leader | 10.00% | 77,051 |
| Director Of Nurses Registry | 11.05% | 13,267 |
| Regulatory Administrator | 11.64% | 54,703 |
| Fundraising Chairperson | 19.25% | 1,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by employment representatives
The most common foreign language among employment representatives is Spanish at 67.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 67.9%
- French, 13.2%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- Other, 7.5%
Employment representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.9% |
| French | 13.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| Other | 7.5% |
