Metal dealer demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal dealer gender statistics
13.6% of metal dealers are women and 86.4% of metal dealers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Metal dealer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Metal dealer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,405
Female income
$41,319
Metal dealer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal dealer positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of metal dealers are female.
Metal dealer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2012 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2014 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2016 | 87.08% | 12.92% |
| 2017 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2021 | 86.36% | 13.64% |
Metal dealer related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal dealers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Metal Dealer | 86% | 14% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Metal dealer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal dealers is White, which makes up 79.0% of all metal dealers. Comparatively, 9.8% of metal dealers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of metal dealers are Asian.
- White, 79.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Metal dealer race
| Metal dealer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Metal dealer race and ethnicity over time
See how metal dealer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal dealer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.84% | 3.19% | 3.42% | 7.05% |
| 2011 | 84.34% | 3.07% | 3.75% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 84.40% | 2.98% | 3.74% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 83.79% | 3.23% | 3.62% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 82.89% | 3.41% | 3.71% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 83.29% | 3.19% | 3.70% | 8.29% |
| 2016 | 82.81% | 2.92% | 3.76% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 82.93% | 3.22% | 3.64% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 82.60% | 3.10% | 3.76% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 82.55% | 3.00% | 3.87% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 80.92% | 3.11% | 3.77% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 78.97% | 3.11% | 4.30% | 9.78% |
Metal dealer wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal dealers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal dealers have the lowest average salary at $40,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,571 |
| White | $46,789 |
| Black or African American | $40,486 |
| Asian | $44,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,633 |
Average metal dealer age
See how the average age of metal dealers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal dealer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Metal dealer age breakdown
The average age of metal dealers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the metal dealer population.
Metal dealer age breakdown
| Metal Dealer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Metal dealer educational attainment
The most common degree for metal dealers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of metal dealers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Metal dealers by degree level
| Metal dealer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Metal dealer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal dealers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,372 annually. With a Doctorate degree, metal dealers earn a median annual income of $55,621 compared to $51,265 for metal dealers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,372 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,876 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,265 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,621 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,575 |
Metal dealer turnover and employment statistics
Metal dealer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal dealers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal dealer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal dealer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average metal dealer tenure
The average metal dealer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 metal dealers resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal dealer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Metal dealer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal dealers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Dealer | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Layaway Associate | 7.09% | 202,825 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | 8.34% | 46,009 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar metal dealer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Layaway Associate | 7.09% | 202,825 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | 8.34% | 46,009 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |