Grocer demographics and statistics in the US
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Grocer gender statistics
19.8% of grocers are women and 80.2% of grocers are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Grocer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Grocer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,201
Female income
$34,478
Grocer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grocer positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of grocers are female.
Grocer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2011 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2012 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2013 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2014 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2015 | 80.96% | 19.04% |
| 2016 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
| 2017 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2018 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2019 | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| 2020 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2021 | 80.21% | 19.79% |
Grocer related jobs gender ratio
We compared grocers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Grocer | 80% | 20% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Grocer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grocers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all grocers. Comparatively, 15.8% of grocers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of grocers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Grocer race
| Grocer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Grocer race and ethnicity over time
See how grocer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grocer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.00% | 9.91% | 6.19% | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 66.56% | 11.16% | 5.87% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 66.65% | 11.13% | 5.87% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 10.81% | 5.97% | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 66.70% | 10.99% | 6.00% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 67.02% | 10.48% | 6.22% | 12.53% |
| 2016 | 65.81% | 10.71% | 6.15% | 13.31% |
| 2017 | 65.93% | 10.52% | 6.17% | 13.59% |
| 2018 | 66.25% | 9.40% | 6.58% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 65.59% | 9.57% | 6.39% | 14.11% |
| 2020 | 63.76% | 9.42% | 6.87% | 14.23% |
| 2021 | 62.21% | 8.65% | 6.73% | 15.76% |
Grocer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino grocers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown grocers have the lowest average salary at $34,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,988 |
| White | $35,088 |
| Black or African American | $35,097 |
| Asian | $35,257 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,576 |
Average grocer age
See how the average age of grocers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grocer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Grocer age breakdown
The average age of grocers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the grocer population.
Grocer age breakdown
| Grocer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Grocer educational attainment
The most common degree for grocers is bachelor's degree, with 37% of grocers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Grocers by degree level
| Grocer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Grocer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grocers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,925 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, grocers earn a median annual income of $36,379 compared to $35,219 for grocers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,925 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,434 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,379 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,219 |
Grocer employment statistics
Company size where grocers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grocers work.
Grocer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Grocer turnover and employment statistics
Grocer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grocers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grocer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grocer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average grocer tenure
The average grocer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 309 grocers resumes in Zippia's database.
Grocer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Grocer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grocers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grocer | 6.40% | - |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| City Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 23,473 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Schedule Planning Manager | 10.63% | 15,884 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar grocer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| City Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 23,473 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Schedule Planning Manager | 10.63% | 15,884 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by grocers
The most common foreign language among grocers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Thai is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Thai, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Grocer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Thai | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
