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Merchandising internship demographics and statistics in the US

Merchandising internship demographics research summary. Zippia estimates merchandising internship demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our merchandising internship estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about merchandising interns after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 28,429 merchandising interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 76.9% of all merchandising interns are women, while 23.1% are men.
  • The average merchandising internship age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of merchandising interns is White (66.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.8%), Black or African American (8.5%) and Asian (5.3%).
  • Merchandising interns are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for merchandising interns.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $44,225, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women merchandising interns earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 17% of all merchandising interns are LGBT.
  • Rhode Island is the best state for merchandising interns to live.
  • Merchandising interns are 62% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Merchandising internship demographics by:

Merchandising internship gender statistics

76.9% of merchandising interns are women and 23.1% of merchandising interns are men.
  • Female, 76.9%
  • Male, 23.1%

Merchandising internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female76.9%
Male23.1%

Merchandising internship gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$38,897
female-income
Female income
$37,355

Merchandising internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared merchandising interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Decorating Consultant9%91%
Floral Designer11%89%
Floral Manager11%89%
Merchandising Internship23%77%
Craftsman88%12%
Senior Industrial Designer91%9%
Exhibit Builder93%7%

Merchandising internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among merchandising interns is White, which makes up 66.7% of all merchandising interns. Comparatively, 13.8% of merchandising interns are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of merchandising interns are Black or African American.
  • White, 66.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
  • Black or African American, 8.5%
  • Asian, 5.3%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Merchandising internship race

Merchandising internship racePercentages
White66.7%
Hispanic or Latino13.8%
Black or African American8.5%
Asian5.3%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Merchandising internship wage gap by race

$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
$39,000
$37,000
$35,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$39,858
White$38,766
Black or African American$34,333
Asian$42,973
Hispanic or Latino$39,060

Merchandising internship age breakdown

The average age of merchandising interns is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the merchandising internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Merchandising internship age breakdown

Merchandising Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years47%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years24%

Merchandising internship educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 79%
  • Associate, 13%
  • Master's, 4%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Merchandising interns by degree level

Merchandising internship degreePercentages
Bachelor's79%
Associate13%
Master's4%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees1%

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Merchandising internship wage gap by degree level

$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$33,779
Bachelor's Degree$38,288
Some College/ Associate Degree$36,406

Merchandising internship employment statistics

Most merchandising interns work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where merchandising interns work

Below, you can see the size of companies where merchandising interns work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Merchandising internship jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees30%

Merchandising internship jobs by company type

Employees with the merchandising internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most merchandising interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Merchandising internship jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public36%
Private62%
Government0%

Merchandising internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for merchandising interns are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.

Retail

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Hospitality

Media

Merchandising internship turnover and employment statistics

Average merchandising internship tenure

The average merchandising internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,201 merchandising interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Merchandising internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year87%
1-2 years8%
3-4 years2%
5-7 years3%
8-10 years1%
11+ years0%

Merchandising internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of merchandising interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Art Director11.32%11,472
Scenic Designer12.35%43,797
Studio Designer13.05%48,322
Floral Arranger14.26%469
Merchandising Internship16.91%-
Athletic Shoe Designer17.98%46,419
Home Decorator22.51%40,825

Similar merchandising internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Art Director11.32%11,472
Scenic Designer12.35%43,797
Studio Designer13.05%48,322
Floral Arranger14.26%469
Athletic Shoe Designer17.98%46,419
Home Decorator22.51%40,825

Foreign languages spoken by merchandising interns

The most common foreign language among merchandising interns is Spanish at 37.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
  • Spanish, 37.1%
  • French, 14.1%
  • Chinese, 8.5%
  • Mandarin, 7.7%
  • Italian, 7.5%
  • Other, 25.1%

Merchandising internship languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish37.1%
French14.1%
Chinese8.5%
Mandarin7.7%
Italian7.5%
Other25.1%

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Merchandising internship location demographics

Where do merchandising interns earn the most?

Merchandising interns earn the most in California, where the average merchandising internship salary is $42,460. The map here shows where merchandising interns earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Merchandising Interns?

By looking through more than 5,201 resumes, we found that the most popular places for merchandising interns are New York, NY and Orlando, FL.
Number of Merchandising Interns

Merchandising internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California785$42,460
2Florida503$31,765
3New York468$40,401
4Texas447$32,114
5Massachusetts349$37,314
6Pennsylvania315$34,845
7New Jersey301$39,277
8Illinois291$36,339
9Georgia253$32,815
10North Carolina252$35,091
11Ohio236$34,660
12Virginia231$34,326
13Michigan216$34,395
14Maryland203$37,068
15Connecticut176$38,833
16New Hampshire153$38,332
17Minnesota147$35,967
18Tennessee145$29,728
19Indiana136$29,482
20Washington135$41,505
21Wisconsin131$35,264
22Missouri123$32,905
23South Carolina121$31,005
24Colorado114$34,340
25Arizona103$33,669
26Louisiana97$30,283
27Utah84$34,901
28Alabama81$28,172
29Iowa74$33,236
30Kansas72$31,571
31Kentucky66$34,164
32Oregon64$38,484
33Oklahoma63$31,331
34Nebraska58$33,923
35Rhode Island55$38,718
36Arkansas52$29,304
37Mississippi51$31,531
38West Virginia44$36,949
39Nevada40$34,920
40Delaware36$38,665
41Maine33$40,567
42New Mexico31$29,976
43North Dakota29$36,836
44Vermont26$36,498
45Hawaii26$34,317
46Idaho25$38,587
47Montana21$34,656
48Wyoming20$39,319
49South Dakota20$32,459
50District of Columbia14$37,924
51Alaska7$39,962

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