General merchandise sales representative demographics and statistics in the US
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General merchandise sales representative demographics by:
General merchandise sales representative gender statistics
44.1% of general merchandise sales representatives are women and 55.9% of general merchandise sales representatives are men.
- Male, 55.9%
- Female, 44.1%
General merchandise sales representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.9% |
| Female | 44.1% |
General merchandise sales representative gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,511
Female income
$51,139
General merchandise sales representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general merchandise sales representative positions over time. Currently, 44.1% of general merchandise sales representatives are female.
General merchandise sales representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.70% | 41.30% |
| 2011 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2012 | 59.84% | 40.16% |
| 2013 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2014 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2015 | 57.04% | 42.96% |
| 2016 | 57.42% | 42.58% |
| 2017 | 57.51% | 42.49% |
| 2018 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2019 | 56.59% | 43.41% |
| 2020 | 56.69% | 43.31% |
| 2021 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
General merchandise sales representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared general merchandise sales 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% |
| General Merchandise Sales Representative | 56% | 44% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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General merchandise sales representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general merchandise sales representatives is White, which makes up 79.0% of all general merchandise sales representatives. Comparatively, 9.8% of general merchandise sales representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of general merchandise sales representatives are Asian.
- White, 79.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
General merchandise sales representative race
| General merchandise sales representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
General merchandise sales representative race and ethnicity over time
See how general merchandise sales representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General merchandise sales representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.84% | 3.19% | 3.42% | 7.05% |
| 2011 | 84.34% | 3.07% | 3.75% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 84.40% | 2.98% | 3.74% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 83.79% | 3.23% | 3.62% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 82.89% | 3.41% | 3.71% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 83.29% | 3.19% | 3.70% | 8.29% |
| 2016 | 82.81% | 2.92% | 3.76% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 82.93% | 3.22% | 3.64% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 82.60% | 3.10% | 3.76% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 82.55% | 3.00% | 3.87% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 80.92% | 3.11% | 3.77% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 78.97% | 3.11% | 4.30% | 9.78% |
General merchandise sales representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white general merchandise sales representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general merchandise sales representatives have the lowest average salary at $49,967.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,175 |
| White | $58,920 |
| Black or African American | $49,967 |
| Asian | $56,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,837 |
Average general merchandise sales representative age
See how the average age of general merchandise sales representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
General merchandise sales 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 |
General merchandise sales representative age breakdown
The average age of general merchandise sales representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the general merchandise sales representative population.
General merchandise sales representative age breakdown
| General Merchandise Sales Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
General merchandise sales representative educational attainment
The most common degree for general merchandise sales representatives is bachelor's degree, with 32% of general merchandise sales representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
General merchandise sales representatives by degree level
| General merchandise sales representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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General merchandise sales representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, general merchandise sales representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,802 annually. With a Doctorate degree, general merchandise sales representatives earn a median annual income of $71,746 compared to $65,381 for general merchandise sales representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,802 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,923 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,381 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,746 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,288 |
General merchandise sales representative employment statistics
Company size where general merchandise sales representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general merchandise sales representatives work.
General merchandise sales representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
General merchandise sales representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for general merchandise sales representatives are retail, media and health care.
General merchandise sales representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 26% |
| Retail | 26% |
| Media | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
General merchandise sales representative turnover and employment statistics
General merchandise sales representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general merchandise sales representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General merchandise sales representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | General merchandise sales 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 general merchandise sales representative tenure
The average general merchandise sales representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 general merchandise sales representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
General merchandise sales representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
General merchandise sales representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general merchandise sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Merchandise Sales Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Hardware Associate | 7.09% | 223,249 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Counter Person | 8.34% | 43,483 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar general merchandise sales representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Hardware Associate | 7.09% | 223,249 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Counter Person | 8.34% | 43,483 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |