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Major sales associate demographics and statistics in the US

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Major sales associate gender statistics

25.6% of major sales associates are women and 74.4% of major sales associates are men.
  • Male, 74.4%
  • Female, 25.6%

Major sales associate gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male74.4%
Female25.6%

Major sales associate gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$39,756
female-income
Female income
$38,296

Major sales associate gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in major sales associate positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of major sales associates are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Major sales associate gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201071.85%28.15%
201171.58%28.42%
201272.17%27.83%
201372.17%27.83%
201471.41%28.59%
201572.14%27.86%
201672.63%27.37%
201772.88%27.12%
201873.31%26.69%
201972.61%27.39%
202073.73%26.27%
202174.37%25.63%

Major sales associate related jobs gender ratio

We compared major sales associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
BRA Specialist6%94%
Clinique Consultant6%94%
Beauty Consultant6%94%
Major Sales Associate74%26%
Cart Associate94%6%
Lumber Associate95%5%
Parts Counterman96%4%

Major sales associate demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among major sales associates is White, which makes up 59.5% of all major sales associates. Comparatively, 17.6% of major sales associates are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of major sales associates are Black or African American.
  • White, 59.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
  • Black or African American, 9.3%
  • Asian, 7.0%
  • Unknown, 5.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Major sales associate race

Major sales associate racePercentages
White59.5%
Hispanic or Latino17.6%
Black or African American9.3%
Asian7.0%
Unknown5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Major sales associate race and ethnicity over time

See how major sales associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Major sales associate race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.72%9.72%5.75%13.22%
201165.95%10.74%5.92%13.90%
201265.66%10.25%6.07%14.36%
201364.67%10.77%6.13%14.70%
201464.63%10.37%6.56%14.80%
201564.08%10.42%6.33%15.44%
201663.88%10.08%6.32%15.74%
201763.40%9.65%6.75%16.06%
201863.51%9.40%6.43%16.57%
201963.49%9.36%6.50%16.45%
202060.98%9.35%6.87%16.84%
202159.49%9.33%7.04%17.64%

Major sales associate wage gap by race

According to our data, white major sales associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown major sales associates have the lowest average salary at $39,366.
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$39,366
White$40,116
Black or African American$39,430
Asian$39,939
Hispanic or Latino$39,936

Average major sales associate age

See how the average age of major sales associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Major sales associate age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American32.538
Unknown3731.5
Asian4047
Hispanic or Latino3031
White4343
American Indian and Alaska Native36.539

Major sales associate age breakdown

The average age of major sales associates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the major sales associate population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Major sales associate age breakdown

Major Sales Associate YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years18%
20-30 years28%

Major sales associate educational attainment

The most common degree for major sales associates is bachelor's degree, with 63% of major sales associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 63%
  • Associate, 20%
  • High School Diploma, 10%
  • Master's, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Major sales associates by degree level

Major sales associate degreePercentages
Bachelor's63%
Associate20%
High School Diploma10%
Master's4%
Other Degrees3%

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Major sales associate wage gap by degree level

According to the data, major sales associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,942 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, major sales associates earn a median annual income of $41,684 compared to $38,977 for major sales associates with an Associate degree.
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$41,942
High School Diploma or Less$38,255
Bachelor's Degree$41,684
Some College/ Associate Degree$38,977

Major sales associate employment statistics

Company size where major sales associates work

Below, you can see the size of companies where major sales associates work.

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Major sales associate jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees39%

Major sales associate jobs by industry

The most common industries for major sales associates are retail, non profits and media.

Retail

Fortune 500

Non Profits

Media

Professional

Major sales associate industry statistics

Major sales associate turnover and employment statistics

Major sales associate unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for major sales associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Major sales associate unemployment rate by year

YearMajor sales associate unemployment rate
201011.74%
201110.94%
20129.82%
20138.89%
20147.55%
20157.02%
20166.27%
20176.04%
20185.79%
20195.48%
20208.30%
20218.88%

Average major sales associate tenure

The average major sales associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 461 major sales associates resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Major sales associate tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Major sales associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of major sales associates that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Apparel Rental Clerk3.66%66,923
Parts Runner3.76%36,491
Front End Cashier5.05%464,431
Major Sales Associate7.10%-

Similar major sales associate jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Apparel Rental Clerk3.66%66,923
Parts Runner3.76%36,491
Front End Cashier5.05%464,431

Foreign languages spoken by major sales associates

The most common foreign language among major sales associates is Spanish at 45.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
  • Spanish, 45.8%
  • Chinese, 12.5%
  • Mandarin, 8.3%
  • Portuguese, 4.2%
  • Braille, 4.2%
  • Other, 25.0%

Major sales associate languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish45.8%
Chinese12.5%
Mandarin8.3%
Portuguese4.2%
Braille4.2%
Other25.0%

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