Merchandise marketing manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Merchandise marketing manager demographics by:
Merchandise marketing manager gender statistics
58.5% of merchandise marketing managers are women and 41.5% of merchandise marketing managers are men.
- Female, 58.5%
- Male, 41.5%
Merchandise marketing manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% |
| Male | 41.5% |
Merchandise marketing manager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,708
Female income
$35,499
Merchandise marketing manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in merchandise marketing manager positions over time. Currently, 58.5% of merchandise marketing managers are female.
Merchandise marketing manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2011 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2012 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2013 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2014 | 60.15% | 39.85% |
| 2015 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2016 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2017 | 58.44% | 41.56% |
| 2018 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2019 | 42.69% | 57.31% |
| 2020 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2021 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
Merchandise marketing manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared merchandise marketing managers 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 Marketing Manager | 41% | 59% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Merchandise marketing manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among merchandise marketing managers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all merchandise marketing managers. Comparatively, 8.7% of merchandise marketing managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of merchandise marketing managers 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 marketing manager race
| Merchandise marketing manager 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 marketing manager race and ethnicity over time
See how merchandise marketing manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Merchandise marketing manager 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 marketing manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian merchandise marketing managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american merchandise marketing managers have the lowest average salary at $35,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,599 |
| White | $36,502 |
| Black or African American | $35,500 |
| Asian | $38,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,428 |
Average merchandise marketing manager age
See how the average age of merchandise marketing managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Merchandise marketing manager 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 marketing manager age breakdown
The average age of merchandise marketing managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the merchandise marketing manager population.
Merchandise marketing manager age breakdown
| Merchandise Marketing Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Merchandise marketing manager educational attainment
The most common degree for merchandise marketing managers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of merchandise marketing managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Merchandise marketing managers by degree level
| Merchandise marketing manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Merchandise marketing manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, merchandise marketing managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $41,121 annually. With a Master's degree, merchandise marketing managers earn a median annual income of $40,086 compared to $37,293 for merchandise marketing managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,086 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,293 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,121 |
Merchandise marketing manager employment statistics
Most merchandise marketing managers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where merchandise marketing managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where merchandise marketing managers work.
Merchandise marketing manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Merchandise marketing manager jobs by company type
Employees with the merchandise marketing manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most merchandise marketing managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Merchandise marketing manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 1% |
Merchandise marketing manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for merchandise marketing managers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Merchandise marketing manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Merchandise marketing manager turnover and employment statistics
Merchandise marketing manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for merchandise marketing managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Merchandise marketing manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Merchandise marketing manager 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 marketing manager tenure
The average merchandise marketing manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 927 merchandise marketing managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Merchandise marketing manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Merchandise marketing manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of merchandise marketing managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Region Leader | 7.25% | 34,637 |
| Media Services Manager | 9.54% | 86,604 |
| Merchandise Marketing Manager | 9.86% | - |
| Manager Of Employee Communications | 16.11% | 25,512 |
Similar merchandise marketing manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Region Leader | 7.25% | 34,637 |
| Media Services Manager | 9.54% | 86,604 |
| Manager Of Employee Communications | 16.11% | 25,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by merchandise marketing managers
The most common foreign language among merchandise marketing managers is Spanish at 37.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 37.3%
- French, 17.6%
- Mandarin, 7.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Cantonese, 5.9%
- Other, 25.5%
Merchandise marketing manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Mandarin | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Cantonese | 5.9% |
| Other | 25.5% |
