Fashion merchandiser demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion merchandiser demographics by:
Fashion merchandiser gender statistics
81.8% of fashion merchandisers are women and 18.2% of fashion merchandisers are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Fashion merchandiser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Fashion merchandiser gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,709
Female income
$56,117
Fashion merchandiser related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion merchandisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Fashion Merchandiser | 18% | 82% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Fashion merchandiser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion merchandisers is White, which makes up 66.7% of all fashion merchandisers. Comparatively, 13.8% of fashion merchandisers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of fashion merchandisers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fashion merchandiser race
| Fashion merchandiser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fashion merchandiser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fashion merchandisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fashion merchandisers have the lowest average salary at $51,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,329 |
| White | $58,488 |
| Black or African American | $51,075 |
| Asian | $65,613 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,983 |
Fashion merchandiser age breakdown
The average age of fashion merchandisers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the fashion merchandiser population.
Fashion merchandiser age breakdown
| Fashion Merchandiser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Fashion merchandiser educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion merchandisers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of fashion merchandisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fashion merchandisers by degree level
| Fashion merchandiser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fashion merchandiser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fashion merchandisers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,684 annually. With a Associate degree, fashion merchandisers earn a median annual income of $54,528 compared to $50,156 for fashion merchandisers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,156 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,684 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,528 |
Fashion merchandiser employment statistics
Most fashion merchandisers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fashion merchandisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion merchandisers work.
Fashion merchandiser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Fashion merchandiser jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion merchandiser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion merchandisers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fashion merchandiser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 52% |
Fashion merchandiser jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion merchandisers are retail, education and manufacturing.
Fashion merchandiser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 43% |
| Education | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Fashion merchandiser turnover and employment statistics
Average fashion merchandiser tenure
The average fashion merchandiser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 527 fashion merchandisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion merchandiser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fashion merchandiser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion merchandisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Specialist | 11.32% | 21,798 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Principal Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 83,351 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Fashion Merchandiser | 16.91% | - |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Director Of Interiors | 22.51% | 10,606 |
Similar fashion merchandiser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Specialist | 11.32% | 21,798 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Principal Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 83,351 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Director Of Interiors | 22.51% | 10,606 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion merchandisers
The most common foreign language among fashion merchandisers is Spanish at 34.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 7.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 34.2%
- Korean, 7.9%
- Russian, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Filipino, 5.3%
- Other, 42.0%
Fashion merchandiser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.2% |
| Korean | 7.9% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Filipino | 5.3% |
| Other | 42.0% |
