Local sales associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Local sales associate gender statistics
47.7% of local sales associates are women and 52.3% of local sales associates are men.
- Male, 52.3%
- Female, 47.7%
Local sales associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.3% |
| Female | 47.7% |
Local sales associate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,165
Female income
$51,843
Local sales associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in local sales associate positions over time. Currently, 47.7% of local sales associates are female.
Local sales associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2011 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2012 | 56.32% | 43.68% |
| 2013 | 55.18% | 44.82% |
| 2014 | 53.58% | 46.42% |
| 2015 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2016 | 53.86% | 46.14% |
| 2017 | 53.95% | 46.05% |
| 2018 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2019 | 53.02% | 46.98% |
| 2020 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2021 | 52.30% | 47.70% |
Local sales associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared local sales associates 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% |
| Local Sales Associate | 52% | 48% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Local sales associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among local sales associates is White, which makes up 72.4% of all local sales associates. Comparatively, 14.6% of local sales associates are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of local sales associates are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Local sales associate race
| Local sales associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Local sales associate race and ethnicity over time
See how local sales associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Local sales associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.23% | 3.97% | 4.34% | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 77.72% | 3.85% | 4.67% | 12.39% |
| 2012 | 77.79% | 3.76% | 4.66% | 12.28% |
| 2013 | 77.18% | 4.01% | 4.54% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 76.28% | 4.19% | 4.63% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 76.68% | 3.97% | 4.62% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 76.19% | 3.70% | 4.68% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 76.32% | 4.00% | 4.56% | 13.40% |
| 2018 | 75.99% | 3.88% | 4.68% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 75.94% | 3.78% | 4.79% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 74.31% | 3.89% | 4.69% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 72.35% | 3.89% | 5.22% | 14.58% |
Local sales associate wage gap by race
According to our data, white local sales associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american local sales associates have the lowest average salary at $51,204.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,027 |
| White | $55,918 |
| Black or African American | $51,204 |
| Asian | $54,463 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,335 |
Average local sales associate age
See how the average age of local sales associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Local sales associate 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 |
Local sales associate age breakdown
The average age of local sales associates is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the local sales associate population.
Local sales associate age breakdown
| Local Sales Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Local sales associate educational attainment
The most common degree for local sales associates is bachelor's degree, with 63% of local sales associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Local sales associates by degree level
| Local sales associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Local sales associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, local sales associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,974 annually. With a Doctorate degree, local sales associates earn a median annual income of $62,122 compared to $59,114 for local sales associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,974 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,374 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,114 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,122 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,719 |
Local sales associate employment statistics
Most local sales associates work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where local sales associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where local sales associates work.
Local sales associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Local sales associate jobs by company type
Employees with the local sales associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most local sales associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Local sales associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 59% |
Local sales associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for local sales associates are retail, technology and media.
Local sales associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Local sales associate turnover and employment statistics
Local sales associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for local sales associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Local sales associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Local sales associate 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 local sales associate tenure
The average local sales associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 local sales associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Local sales associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Local sales associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of local sales associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Local Sales Associate | 6.15% | - |
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Retail Consultant | 7.09% | 73,927 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Bank Specialist | 7.29% | 22,225 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar local sales associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Retail Consultant | 7.09% | 73,927 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Bank Specialist | 7.29% | 22,225 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by local sales associates
The most common foreign language among local sales associates is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 30.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Local sales associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 30.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |