Metals sales representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Metals sales representative demographics by:
Metals sales representative gender statistics
26.2% of metals sales representatives are women and 73.8% of metals sales representatives are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Metals sales representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Metals sales representative gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,188
Female income
$77,129
Metals sales representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metals sales representative positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of metals sales representatives are female.
Metals sales representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.01% | 23.99% |
| 2011 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
| 2012 | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2013 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2014 | 74.83% | 25.17% |
| 2015 | 74.74% | 25.26% |
| 2016 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2017 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2018 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2019 | 74.40% | 25.60% |
| 2020 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2021 | 73.85% | 26.15% |
Metals sales representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared metals sales representatives 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% |
| Metals Sales Representative | 74% | 26% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Metals sales representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metals sales representatives is White, which makes up 73.2% of all metals sales representatives. Comparatively, 14.0% of metals sales representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of metals sales representatives are Asian.
- White, 73.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Metals sales representative race
| Metals sales representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Metals sales representative race and ethnicity over time
See how metals sales representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metals sales representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.03% | 3.88% | 4.23% | 11.27% |
| 2011 | 78.52% | 3.76% | 4.56% | 11.81% |
| 2012 | 78.59% | 3.67% | 4.55% | 11.69% |
| 2013 | 77.98% | 3.91% | 4.43% | 12.23% |
| 2014 | 77.08% | 4.10% | 4.51% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 77.48% | 3.88% | 4.51% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 76.99% | 3.60% | 4.57% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 77.12% | 3.90% | 4.45% | 12.82% |
| 2018 | 76.79% | 3.79% | 4.57% | 13.09% |
| 2019 | 76.74% | 3.68% | 4.67% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 75.11% | 3.79% | 4.58% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 73.15% | 3.80% | 5.10% | 14.00% |
Metals sales representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white metals sales representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metals sales representatives have the lowest average salary at $76,286.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,319 |
| White | $82,486 |
| Black or African American | $76,286 |
| Asian | $80,580 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,411 |
Average metals sales representative age
See how the average age of metals sales representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metals sales representative 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 |
Metals sales representative age breakdown
The average age of metals sales representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the metals sales representative population.
Metals sales representative age breakdown
| Metals Sales Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Metals sales representative educational attainment
The most common degree for metals sales representatives is bachelor's degree, with 52% of metals sales representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Metals sales representatives by degree level
| Metals sales representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Metals sales representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metals sales representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,951 annually. With a Doctorate degree, metals sales representatives earn a median annual income of $90,559 compared to $86,657 for metals sales representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,951 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,533 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,657 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,559 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,319 |
Metals sales representative employment statistics
Company size where metals sales representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metals sales representatives work.
Metals sales representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Metals sales representative turnover and employment statistics
Metals sales representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metals sales representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metals sales representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metals sales representative 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 metals sales representative tenure
The average metals sales representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 metals sales representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Metals sales representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Metals sales representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metals sales representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metals Sales Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Brand Representative | 7.09% | 349,258 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Relationship Banker | 7.29% | 34,587 |
| Counter Person | 8.34% | 43,483 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Similar metals sales representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Brand Representative | 7.09% | 349,258 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Relationship Banker | 7.29% | 34,587 |
| Counter Person | 8.34% | 43,483 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by metals sales representatives
The most common foreign language among metals sales representatives is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Metals sales representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |