Merchandise executive demographics and statistics in the US
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Merchandise executive demographics by:
Merchandise executive gender statistics
52.8% of merchandise executives are women and 47.2% of merchandise executives are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Merchandise executive gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Merchandise executive gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,952
Female income
$94,627
Merchandise executive gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in merchandise executive positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of merchandise executives are female.
Merchandise executive gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2011 | 66.77% | 33.23% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| 2014 | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| 2015 | 65.05% | 34.95% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2017 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
| 2018 | 49.48% | 50.52% |
| 2019 | 48.39% | 51.61% |
| 2020 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2021 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
Merchandise executive related jobs gender ratio
We compared merchandise executives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Merchandise Executive | 47% | 53% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Merchandise executive demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among merchandise executives is White, which makes up 74.6% of all merchandise executives. Comparatively, 8.7% of merchandise executives are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of merchandise executives are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Merchandise executive race
| Merchandise executive race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Merchandise executive race and ethnicity over time
See how merchandise executive racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Merchandise executive race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Merchandise executive wage gap by race
According to our data, asian merchandise executives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american merchandise executives have the lowest average salary at $94,628.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,371 |
| White | $99,858 |
| Black or African American | $94,628 |
| Asian | $111,143 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,467 |
Average merchandise executive age
See how the average age of merchandise executives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Merchandise executive age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Merchandise executive age breakdown
The average age of merchandise executives is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the merchandise executive population.
Merchandise executive age breakdown
| Merchandise Executive Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Merchandise executive educational attainment
The most common degree for merchandise executives is bachelor's degree, with 56% of merchandise executives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Merchandise executives by degree level
| Merchandise executive degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Merchandise executive wage gap by degree level
According to the data, merchandise executives with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,705 annually. With a Master's degree, merchandise executives earn a median annual income of $119,663 compared to $104,082 for merchandise executives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,082 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,705 |
Merchandise executive employment statistics
Company size where merchandise executives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where merchandise executives work.
Merchandise executive jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Merchandise executive jobs by industry
The most common industries for merchandise executives are retail, manufacturing and health care.
Merchandise executive industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Merchandise executive turnover and employment statistics
Merchandise executive unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for merchandise executives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Merchandise executive unemployment rate by year
| Year | Merchandise executive unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average merchandise executive tenure
The average merchandise executive stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 merchandise executives resumes in Zippia's database.
Merchandise executive tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Merchandise executive LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of merchandise executives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Manager | 7.25% | 152,261 |
| Advertising Production Manager | 9.54% | 56,812 |
| Merchandise Executive | 9.86% | - |
| Public Relations Director | 16.11% | 31,693 |
Similar merchandise executive jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Manager | 7.25% | 152,261 |
| Advertising Production Manager | 9.54% | 56,812 |
| Public Relations Director | 16.11% | 31,693 |
Foreign languages spoken by merchandise executives
The most common foreign language among merchandise executives is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 23.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- Mandarin, 23.5%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- French, 11.8%
- Italian, 5.9%
Merchandise executive languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| Mandarin | 23.5% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Italian | 5.9% |