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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Major sales associate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,756
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.
Major sales associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 2011 | 71.58% | 28.42% |
| 2012 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2013 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2014 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2015 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
| 2016 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2017 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2018 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2019 | 72.61% | 27.39% |
| 2020 | 73.73% | 26.27% |
| 2021 | 74.37% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Major Sales Associate | 74% | 26% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 9.72% | 5.75% | 13.22% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 10.74% | 5.92% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 65.66% | 10.25% | 6.07% | 14.36% |
| 2013 | 64.67% | 10.77% | 6.13% | 14.70% |
| 2014 | 64.63% | 10.37% | 6.56% | 14.80% |
| 2015 | 64.08% | 10.42% | 6.33% | 15.44% |
| 2016 | 63.88% | 10.08% | 6.32% | 15.74% |
| 2017 | 63.40% | 9.65% | 6.75% | 16.06% |
| 2018 | 63.51% | 9.40% | 6.43% | 16.57% |
| 2019 | 63.49% | 9.36% | 6.50% | 16.45% |
| 2020 | 60.98% | 9.35% | 6.87% | 16.84% |
| 2021 | 59.49% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Major sales associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
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.
Major sales associate age breakdown
| Major Sales Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Major sales associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Major sales associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for major sales associates are retail, non profits and media.
Major sales associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
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
| Year | Major sales associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
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.
Major sales associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,923 |
| Parts Runner | 3.76% | 36,491 |
| Front End Cashier | 5.05% | 464,431 |
| Major Sales Associate | 7.10% | - |
Similar major sales associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,923 |
| Parts Runner | 3.76% | 36,491 |
| Front End Cashier | 5.05% | 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 language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.8% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Braille | 4.2% |
| Other | 25.0% |