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Parts sales associate demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 168,631 parts sales associates currently employed in the United States.
  • 20.6% of all parts sales associates are women, while 79.4% are men.
  • The average parts sales associate age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of parts sales associates is White (69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.9%), Black or African American (4.2%) and Unknown (4.2%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all parts sales associates are LGBT.
  • Parts sales associates are 78% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Parts sales associate gender statistics

20.6% of parts sales associates are women and 79.4% of parts sales associates are men.
  • Male, 79.4%
  • Female, 20.6%

Parts sales associate gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male79.4%
Female20.6%

Parts sales associate gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,407
female-income
Female income
$30,914

Parts sales associate gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parts sales associate positions over time. Currently, 20.6% of parts sales associates are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Parts sales associate gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201076.99%23.01%
201175.57%24.43%
201275.01%24.99%
201377.33%22.67%
201476.45%23.55%
201575.31%24.69%
201677.13%22.87%
201775.60%24.40%
201876.81%23.19%
201975.71%24.29%
202073.48%26.52%
202179.45%20.55%

Parts sales associate related jobs gender ratio

We compared parts sales associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
BRA Specialist6%94%
Clinique Consultant6%94%
Beauty Consultant6%94%
Parts Sales Associate79%21%
Cart Associate94%6%
Lumber Associate95%5%
Parts Counterman96%4%

Parts sales associate demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among parts sales associates is White, which makes up 69.7% of all parts sales associates. Comparatively, 19.9% of parts sales associates are Hispanic or Latino and 4.2% of parts sales associates are Black or African American.
  • White, 69.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.2%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • Asian, 1.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Parts sales associate race

Parts sales associate racePercentages
White69.7%
Hispanic or Latino19.9%
Black or African American4.2%
Unknown4.2%
Asian1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Parts sales associate race and ethnicity over time

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

Parts sales associate race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.38%4.63%1.81%17.28%
201174.95%2.98%2.21%17.33%
201272.52%5.23%1.77%17.70%
201372.87%5.66%1.83%17.21%
201474.10%4.15%2.46%17.32%
201571.13%5.15%1.77%20.41%
201674.70%4.30%1.46%17.23%
201774.54%3.40%1.35%17.84%
201872.30%5.09%1.55%18.48%
201972.88%4.11%1.56%19.41%
202070.59%5.35%1.53%18.23%
202169.69%4.21%1.65%19.88%

Parts sales associate wage gap by race

$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$32,422
White$32,512
Black or African American$31,505
Asian$33,442
Hispanic or Latino$32,185

Average parts sales associate age

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

Parts sales associate age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown40
White4944
Black or African American58
Asian39.5
Hispanic or Latino3638

Parts sales associate age breakdown

The average age of parts sales associates is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the parts sales associate population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Parts sales associate age breakdown

Parts Sales Associate YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years16%

Parts sales associate educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 38%
  • Associate, 24%
  • Bachelor's, 22%
  • Diploma, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Parts sales associates by degree level

Parts sales associate degreePercentages
High School Diploma38%
Associate24%
Bachelor's22%
Diploma9%
Other Degrees7%

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Parts sales associate wage gap by degree level

$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$33,221
Bachelor's Degree$34,557
Some College/ Associate Degree$32,230

Parts sales associate employment statistics

Most parts sales associates work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where parts sales associates work

Below, you can see the size of companies where parts sales associates work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Parts sales associate jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees35%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees14%
> 10,000 employees17%

Parts sales associate jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Parts sales associate jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public18%
Private78%
Government2%

Parts sales associate jobs by industry

The most common industries for parts sales associates are retail, automotive and manufacturing.

Retail

Automotive

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Transportation

Parts sales associate turnover and employment statistics

Parts sales associate unemployment rate over time

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

Parts sales associate unemployment rate by year

YearParts sales associate unemployment rate
20107.58%
20114.96%
20126.66%
20132.59%
20143.08%
20153.03%
20163.22%
20172.62%
20183.40%
20191.05%
20203.84%
20214.24%

Average parts sales associate tenure

The average parts sales associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,624 parts sales associates resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Parts sales associate tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year27%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years5%

Parts sales associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of parts sales associates that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Front Counter Clerk3.66%109,882
Parts Sales Associate3.76%-
Bookstore Clerk5.05%66,857
Home Theater Sales Associate7.10%248,624

Similar parts sales associate jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Front Counter Clerk3.66%109,882
Bookstore Clerk5.05%66,857
Home Theater Sales Associate7.10%248,624

Foreign languages spoken by parts sales associates

The most common foreign language among parts sales associates is Spanish at 67.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
  • Spanish, 67.0%
  • German, 5.7%
  • Portuguese, 3.4%
  • Chinese, 2.3%
  • Japanese, 2.3%
  • Other, 19.3%

Parts sales associate languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish67.0%
German5.7%
Portuguese3.4%
Chinese2.3%
Japanese2.3%
Other19.3%

Parts sales associate jobs

Parts sales associate location demographics

Which city has the most Parts Sales Associates?

By looking through more than 3,624 resumes, we found that the most popular places for parts sales associates are Mobile, AL and Houston, TX.
Number of Parts Sales Associates

Parts sales associate jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California9,353$36,037
2Florida6,458$29,039
3Texas6,389$29,201
4Illinois4,098$35,203
5Pennsylvania3,579$37,882
6New York3,539$37,129
7Georgia3,524$30,692
8North Carolina3,153$28,413
9Michigan2,930$27,690
10Ohio2,900$27,992
11Indiana2,592$28,421
12Virginia2,584$28,565
13Massachusetts2,414$40,012
14New Jersey2,155$43,511
15Tennessee2,074$29,741
16Maryland1,936$32,605
17Arizona1,855$31,758
18Wisconsin1,806$37,832
19Colorado1,797$36,764
20Alabama1,750$29,344
21Washington1,652$46,341
22Minnesota1,651$37,130
23Missouri1,637$31,024
24South Carolina1,434$27,914
25Louisiana1,362$28,398
26Kentucky1,348$32,154
27Connecticut1,244$35,488
28Iowa1,127$33,860
29Oregon923$33,890
30Utah892$32,207
31Mississippi839$31,979
32Oklahoma837$27,046
33Arkansas827$29,115
34Kansas799$31,994
35New Hampshire714$35,480
36West Virginia696$36,787
37Maine575$39,872
38Idaho495$41,140
39New Mexico461$30,759
40Delaware447$34,710
41Nevada446$35,001
42Nebraska428$31,859
43Rhode Island280$35,617
44Hawaii260$31,536
45Montana252$34,018
46North Dakota207$38,910
47South Dakota198$31,711
48Vermont157$39,675
49District of Columbia151$34,254
50Wyoming142$41,674
51Alaska142$43,895

Where are parts sales associates in high demand?

Parts sales associates are in high demand in Phoenix, AZ. There are currently 4 job openings for parts sales associates here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country parts sales associates are in the most demand.
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