Gold buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Gold buyer gender statistics
62.7% of gold buyers are women and 37.3% of gold buyers are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Gold buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Gold buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,580
Female income
$53,073
Gold buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gold buyer positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of gold buyers are female.
Gold buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.78% | 61.22% |
| 2011 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2012 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2013 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2014 | 33.35% | 66.65% |
| 2015 | 36.57% | 63.43% |
| 2016 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2017 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2018 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2019 | 35.89% | 64.11% |
| 2020 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
| 2021 | 37.33% | 62.67% |
Gold buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared gold buyers 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% |
| Gold Buyer | 37% | 63% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Gold buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gold buyers is White, which makes up 63.5% of all gold buyers. Comparatively, 18.2% of gold buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of gold buyers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Gold buyer race
| Gold buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Gold buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how gold buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gold buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 6.46% | 5.59% | 14.68% |
| 2011 | 70.42% | 6.85% | 6.04% | 14.48% |
| 2012 | 68.71% | 6.97% | 6.49% | 15.57% |
| 2013 | 69.74% | 7.22% | 6.26% | 14.75% |
| 2014 | 67.30% | 9.13% | 5.69% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 69.05% | 6.78% | 6.90% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 68.34% | 7.12% | 6.57% | 15.85% |
| 2017 | 67.93% | 8.09% | 6.25% | 15.58% |
| 2018 | 67.85% | 9.02% | 5.33% | 15.50% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 7.46% | 6.06% | 16.46% |
| 2020 | 63.84% | 7.17% | 7.31% | 17.49% |
| 2021 | 63.46% | 7.80% | 5.68% | 18.20% |
Gold buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gold buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gold buyers have the lowest average salary at $51,114.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,935 |
| White | $56,223 |
| Black or African American | $51,114 |
| Asian | $57,495 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,350 |
Average gold buyer age
See how the average age of gold buyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gold buyer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33.5 |
Gold buyer age breakdown
The average age of gold buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the gold buyer population.
Gold buyer age breakdown
| Gold Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Gold buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for gold buyers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of gold buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Gold buyers by degree level
| Gold buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Gold buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gold buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,228 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gold buyers earn a median annual income of $60,950 compared to $50,787 for gold buyers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,228 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,656 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,950 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,787 |
Gold buyer employment statistics
Most gold buyers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where gold buyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gold buyers work.
Gold buyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Gold buyer jobs by company type
Employees with the gold buyer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gold buyers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gold buyer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Gold buyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for gold buyers are retail, manufacturing and health care.
Gold buyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Gold buyer turnover and employment statistics
Gold buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gold buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gold buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gold buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 6.28% |
Average gold buyer tenure
The average gold buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 412 gold buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gold buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Gold buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gold buyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Gold Buyer | 8.57% | - |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Field Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 125,117 |
| Energy Consultant | 11.05% | 17,538 |
| Contract Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 77,005 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar gold buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Field Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 125,117 |
| Energy Consultant | 11.05% | 17,538 |
| Contract Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 77,005 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by gold buyers
The most common foreign language among gold buyers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Urdu, 8.0%
- Hindi, 8.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Gold buyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Urdu | 8.0% |
| Hindi | 8.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
