Partner demographics and statistics in the US
Partner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates partner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our partner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about partners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 14,412 partners currently employed in the United States.
- 37.7% of all partners are women, while 62.3% are men.
- The average partner age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of partners is White (74.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Asian (8.2%) and Unknown (5.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 88% of what men earned.
- 10% of all partners are LGBT.
- Partners are 72% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Partner demographics by:
Partner gender statistics
37.7% of partners are women and 62.3% of partners are men.
- Male, 62.3%
- Female, 37.7%
Partner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.3% |
| Female | 37.7% |
Partner gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,741
Female income
$68,151
Partner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in partner positions over time. Currently, 37.7% of partners are female.
Partner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2011 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
| 2012 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2013 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2014 | 77.86% | 22.14% |
| 2015 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
| 2016 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2017 | 76.62% | 23.38% |
| 2018 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2019 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2020 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 2021 | 62.30% | 37.70% |
Partner related jobs gender ratio
We compared partners 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Partner | 62% | 38% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Partner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among partners is White, which makes up 74.6% of all partners. Comparatively, 8.7% of partners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of partners are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Partner race
| Partner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Partner race and ethnicity over time
See how partner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Partner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Partner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian partners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american partners have the lowest average salary at $68,153.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,834 |
| White | $76,036 |
| Black or African American | $68,153 |
| Asian | $94,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,432 |
Average partner age
See how the average age of partners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Partner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Partner age breakdown
The average age of partners is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the partner population.
Partner age breakdown
| Partner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Partner educational attainment
The most common degree for partners is bachelor's degree, with 59% of partners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Partners by degree level
| Partner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Partner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, partners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,463 annually. With a Master's degree, partners earn a median annual income of $109,878 compared to $82,725 for partners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,878 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,725 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,463 |
Partner employment statistics
Most partners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where partners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where partners work.
Partner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Partner jobs by company type
Employees with the partner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most partners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Partner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Partner jobs by industry
The most common industries for partners are professional, finance and technology.
Partner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Partner turnover and employment statistics
Partner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for partners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Partner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Partner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average partner tenure
The average partner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45,267 partners resumes in Zippia's database.
Partner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Partner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of partners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Sales Manager | 7.25% | 128,791 |
| Advertising Campaign Manager | 9.54% | 6,505 |
| Partner | 9.86% | - |
| Director Strategic Communications | 16.11% | 30,746 |
Similar partner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Sales Manager | 7.25% | 128,791 |
| Advertising Campaign Manager | 9.54% | 6,505 |
| Director Strategic Communications | 16.11% | 30,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by partners
The most common foreign language among partners is Spanish at 45.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 45.6%
- French, 13.6%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- German, 4.9%
- Other, 25.3%
Partner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.6% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Other | 25.3% |
