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Outside sales manager demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 189,197 outside sales managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 20.9% of all outside sales managers are women, while 79.1% are men.
  • The average outside sales manager age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of outside sales managers is White (78.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), Unknown (4.4%) and Asian (4.1%).
  • Outside sales managers are most in-demand in Denver, CO.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for outside sales managers.
  • 7% of all outside sales managers are LGBT.
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Outside sales manager gender statistics

20.9% of outside sales managers are women and 79.1% of outside sales managers are men.
  • Male, 79.1%
  • Female, 20.9%

Outside sales manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male79.1%
Female20.9%

Outside sales manager gender pay gap

Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$84,618
female-income
Female income
$72,373

Outside sales manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outside sales manager positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of outside sales managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Outside sales manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201069.20%30.80%
201168.88%31.12%
201269.48%30.52%
201369.41%30.59%
201467.67%32.33%
201567.22%32.78%
201667.09%32.91%
201766.10%33.90%
201878.75%21.25%
201978.83%21.17%
202078.20%21.80%
202179.08%20.92%

Outside sales manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared outside sales 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 titleMaleFemale
Catering Sales Manager19%81%
Director Of Admissions And Marketing20%80%
Media Traffic Manager20%80%
Outside Sales Manager79%21%
Director Of Sales Engineering93%7%
Route Sales Manager94%6%
Sales Superintendent95%5%

Outside sales manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among outside sales managers is White, which makes up 78.2% of all outside sales managers. Comparatively, 9.8% of outside sales managers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of outside sales managers are Unknown.
  • White, 78.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
  • Unknown, 4.4%
  • Asian, 4.1%
  • Black or African American, 3.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Outside sales manager race

Outside sales manager racePercentages
White78.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.8%
Unknown4.4%
Asian4.1%
Black or African American3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Outside sales manager race and ethnicity over time

See how outside sales manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Outside sales manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201083.20%3.77%4.83%6.40%
201182.97%3.67%5.02%6.54%
201281.98%4.30%4.92%6.96%
201382.82%3.53%5.17%6.71%
201481.64%4.15%5.07%7.25%
201581.26%3.56%5.82%7.41%
201680.88%3.69%5.85%7.32%
201780.80%3.66%6.04%7.44%
201882.67%3.48%3.98%7.95%
201982.66%3.47%3.88%8.11%
202080.04%3.54%4.47%8.21%
202178.23%3.24%4.07%9.82%

Outside sales manager wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown outside sales managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american outside sales managers have the lowest average salary at $79,763.
$90,000
$88,000
$86,000
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
$78,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$88,773
White$85,717
Black or African American$79,763
Asian$84,929
Hispanic or Latino$84,163

Average outside sales manager age

See how the average age of outside sales managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Outside sales manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4647
Unknown4643.5
Asian43.541
Hispanic or Latino4643
White4845
American Indian and Alaska Native49

Outside sales manager age breakdown

The average age of outside sales managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the outside sales manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Outside sales manager age breakdown

Outside Sales Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years4%

Outside sales manager educational attainment

The most common degree for outside sales managers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of outside sales managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 63%
  • Associate, 18%
  • High School Diploma, 9%
  • Master's, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Outside sales managers by degree level

Outside sales manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's63%
Associate18%
High School Diploma9%
Master's4%
Other Degrees6%

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Outside sales manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, outside sales managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,469 annually. With a Doctorate degree, outside sales managers earn a median annual income of $103,807 compared to $96,575 for outside sales managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$112,000
$104,000
$96,000
$88,000
$80,000
$72,000
$64,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$110,469
High School Diploma or Less$71,912
Bachelor's Degree$96,575
Doctorate Degree$103,807
Some College/ Associate Degree$71,851

Outside sales manager employment statistics

Most outside sales managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where outside sales managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where outside sales managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Outside sales manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees24%

Outside sales manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Outside sales manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public24%
Private72%
Government2%

Outside sales manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for outside sales managers are manufacturing, retail and professional.

Manufacturing

Retail

Fortune 500

Construction

Professional

Outside sales manager turnover and employment statistics

Outside sales manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for outside sales managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Outside sales manager unemployment rate by year

YearOutside sales manager unemployment rate
20107.47%
20116.19%
20125.30%
20134.87%
20143.70%
20153.36%
20163.08%
20172.97%
20182.41%
20192.59%
20204.53%
20214.76%

Average outside sales manager tenure

The average outside sales manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,172 outside sales managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Outside sales manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years10%

Outside sales manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of outside sales managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Outside Sales Manager7.25%-
Recruitment Advertising Manager9.54%6,762
Senior Strategic Marketing Manager9.86%132,042
Planned Giving Officer16.11%55,918

Similar outside sales manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Recruitment Advertising Manager9.54%6,762
Senior Strategic Marketing Manager9.86%132,042
Planned Giving Officer16.11%55,918

Foreign languages spoken by outside sales managers

The most common foreign language among outside sales managers is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.9% and French is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
  • Spanish, 70.6%
  • Portuguese, 3.9%
  • French, 3.9%
  • Dakota, 3.9%
  • Carrier, 3.9%
  • Other, 13.8%

Outside sales manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish70.6%
Portuguese3.9%
French3.9%
Dakota3.9%
Carrier3.9%
Other13.8%

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Outside sales manager location demographics

Where do outside sales managers earn the most?

Outside sales managers earn the most in Hawaii, where the average outside sales manager salary is $104,482. The map here shows where outside sales managers 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 Outside Sales Managers?

By looking through more than 3,172 resumes, we found that the most popular places for outside sales managers are Houston, TX and Chicago, IL.
Number of Outside Sales Managers

Outside sales manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,259$90,737
2Texas3,721$72,125
3Florida2,875$67,456
4New York2,303$101,066
5Illinois2,143$73,548
6Georgia1,673$76,623
7Ohio1,605$88,114
8Pennsylvania1,536$77,569
9North Carolina1,447$68,838
10Virginia1,392$86,986
11Massachusetts1,301$88,047
12Washington1,211$96,486
13Michigan1,061$88,088
14New Jersey1,054$76,624
15Arizona991$72,250
16Colorado991$69,769
17Tennessee973$62,652
18Indiana946$84,704
19Wisconsin929$73,773
20Minnesota894$64,853
21Maryland832$78,000
22Oregon819$94,008
23Missouri722$60,720
24Alabama689$63,857
25Connecticut670$84,523
26South Carolina643$64,345
27Utah566$74,137
28Kentucky508$63,392
29Louisiana486$89,489
30Iowa435$65,843
31Arkansas408$67,103
32Kansas398$62,153
33District of Columbia392$94,347
34Oklahoma324$74,619
35Nevada279$86,753
36Mississippi263$71,236
37Nebraska245$73,709
38Idaho240$75,653
39New Hampshire193$102,504
40New Mexico189$80,756
41Maine183$77,167
42Delaware175$93,933
43West Virginia161$81,738
44Montana155$75,888
45Rhode Island145$82,245
46Hawaii116$104,482
47Vermont114$96,550
48North Dakota113$69,254
49Wyoming103$81,247
50South Dakota89$66,018
51Alaska83$87,982

Where are outside sales managers in high demand?

Outside sales managers are in high demand in Denver, CO. There are currently 3 job openings for outside sales managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country outside sales managers are in the most demand.
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