Merchandise worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Merchandise worker gender statistics
39.1% of merchandise workers are women and 60.9% of merchandise workers are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Merchandise worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Merchandise worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,870
Female income
$30,505
Merchandise worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in merchandise worker positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of merchandise workers are female.
Merchandise worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2011 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2012 | 60.31% | 39.69% |
| 2013 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2014 | 56.65% | 43.35% |
| 2015 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2016 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
| 2017 | 60.06% | 39.94% |
| 2018 | 55.26% | 44.74% |
| 2019 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2020 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
Merchandise worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared merchandise workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Merchandise Worker | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Merchandise worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among merchandise workers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all merchandise workers. Comparatively, 17.0% of merchandise workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of merchandise workers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Merchandise worker race
| Merchandise worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Merchandise worker race and ethnicity over time
See how merchandise worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Merchandise worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.91% | 7.54% | 6.08% | 13.51% |
| 2011 | 69.97% | 7.92% | 6.53% | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 68.26% | 8.04% | 6.98% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 69.29% | 8.29% | 6.74% | 13.59% |
| 2014 | 66.85% | 10.21% | 6.18% | 14.83% |
| 2015 | 68.60% | 7.86% | 7.38% | 13.73% |
| 2016 | 67.88% | 8.19% | 7.06% | 14.68% |
| 2017 | 67.48% | 9.16% | 6.74% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 67.40% | 10.10% | 5.82% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | 67.06% | 8.53% | 6.54% | 15.30% |
| 2020 | 63.39% | 8.24% | 7.79% | 16.33% |
| 2021 | 63.01% | 8.88% | 6.17% | 17.04% |
Merchandise worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian merchandise workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american merchandise workers have the lowest average salary at $30,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,715 |
| White | $31,261 |
| Black or African American | $30,022 |
| Asian | $31,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,815 |
Average merchandise worker age
See how the average age of merchandise workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Merchandise worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33.5 |
Merchandise worker age breakdown
The average age of merchandise workers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the merchandise worker population.
Merchandise worker age breakdown
| Merchandise Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Merchandise worker educational attainment
The most common degree for merchandise workers is bachelor's degree, with 34% of merchandise workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Merchandise workers by degree level
| Merchandise worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Merchandise worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, merchandise workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,413 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, merchandise workers earn a median annual income of $32,351 compared to $29,941 for merchandise workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,413 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,351 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,941 |
Merchandise worker employment statistics
Most merchandise workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where merchandise workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where merchandise workers work.
Merchandise worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Merchandise worker jobs by company type
Employees with the merchandise worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most merchandise workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Merchandise worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Merchandise worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for merchandise workers are retail, manufacturing and media.
Merchandise worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Media | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Merchandise worker turnover and employment statistics
Merchandise worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for merchandise workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Merchandise worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Merchandise worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 6.28% |
Average merchandise worker tenure
The average merchandise worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 merchandise workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Merchandise worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Merchandise worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of merchandise workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Estimator | 4.41% | 56,513 |
| Merchandise Worker | 8.57% | - |
| Senior Logistics Coordinator | 8.65% | 30,840 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Proposal Coordinator | 11.05% | 16,353 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector | 11.64% | 46,454 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar merchandise worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Estimator | 4.41% | 56,513 |
| Senior Logistics Coordinator | 8.65% | 30,840 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Proposal Coordinator | 11.05% | 16,353 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector | 11.64% | 46,454 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by merchandise workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Merchandise worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |