Pharmaceutical sales person demographics and statistics in the US
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Pharmaceutical sales person demographics by:
Pharmaceutical sales person gender statistics
49.8% of pharmaceutical sales people are women and 50.2% of pharmaceutical sales people are men.
- Male, 50.2%
- Female, 49.8%
Pharmaceutical sales person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Pharmaceutical sales person gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$128,533
Female income
$116,482
Pharmaceutical sales person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pharmaceutical sales person positions over time. Currently, 49.8% of pharmaceutical sales people are female.
Pharmaceutical sales person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2011 | 53.10% | 46.90% |
| 2012 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2013 | 53.05% | 46.95% |
| 2014 | 51.44% | 48.56% |
| 2015 | 51.33% | 48.67% |
| 2016 | 51.72% | 48.28% |
| 2017 | 51.81% | 48.19% |
| 2018 | 49.92% | 50.08% |
| 2019 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2020 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
| 2021 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
Pharmaceutical sales person related jobs gender ratio
We compared pharmaceutical sales people 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% |
| Pharmaceutical Sales Person | 50% | 50% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Pharmaceutical sales person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pharmaceutical sales people is White, which makes up 72.4% of all pharmaceutical sales people. Comparatively, 14.5% of pharmaceutical sales people are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of pharmaceutical sales people are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Pharmaceutical sales person race
| Pharmaceutical sales person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Pharmaceutical sales person race and ethnicity over time
See how pharmaceutical sales person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pharmaceutical sales person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.30% | 3.96% | 4.33% | 11.81% |
| 2011 | 77.79% | 3.85% | 4.66% | 12.34% |
| 2012 | 77.86% | 3.75% | 4.65% | 12.23% |
| 2013 | 77.24% | 4.00% | 4.53% | 12.76% |
| 2014 | 76.35% | 4.19% | 4.62% | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 76.75% | 3.96% | 4.61% | 13.05% |
| 2016 | 76.26% | 3.69% | 4.67% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 76.39% | 3.99% | 4.55% | 13.35% |
| 2018 | 76.06% | 3.87% | 4.67% | 13.63% |
| 2019 | 76.01% | 3.77% | 4.78% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 74.38% | 3.88% | 4.68% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 72.42% | 3.89% | 5.21% | 14.54% |
Pharmaceutical sales person wage gap by race
According to our data, white pharmaceutical sales people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pharmaceutical sales people have the lowest average salary at $113,285.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $133,168 |
| White | $138,060 |
| Black or African American | $113,285 |
| Asian | $130,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $129,438 |
Average pharmaceutical sales person age
See how the average age of pharmaceutical sales people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Pharmaceutical sales person 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 |
Pharmaceutical sales person age breakdown
The average age of pharmaceutical sales people is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the pharmaceutical sales person population.
Pharmaceutical sales person age breakdown
| Pharmaceutical Sales Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Pharmaceutical sales person educational attainment
The most common degree for pharmaceutical sales people is bachelor's degree, with 77% of pharmaceutical sales people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Pharmaceutical sales people by degree level
| Pharmaceutical sales person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Pharmaceutical sales person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pharmaceutical sales people with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $186,796 annually. With a Doctorate degree, pharmaceutical sales people earn a median annual income of $174,868 compared to $156,420 for pharmaceutical sales people with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $186,796 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $99,705 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $156,420 |
| Doctorate Degree | $174,868 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $106,038 |
Pharmaceutical sales person employment statistics
Company size where pharmaceutical sales people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pharmaceutical sales people work.
Pharmaceutical sales person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Pharmaceutical sales person jobs by industry
The most common industries for pharmaceutical sales people are pharmaceutical, health care and manufacturing.
Pharmaceutical sales person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 29% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Pharmaceutical sales person turnover and employment statistics
Pharmaceutical sales person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pharmaceutical sales people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pharmaceutical sales person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pharmaceutical sales person 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 pharmaceutical sales person tenure
The average pharmaceutical sales person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 331 pharmaceutical sales people resumes in Zippia's database.
Pharmaceutical sales person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Pharmaceutical sales person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pharmaceutical sales people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Sales Person | 6.15% | - |
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Hardware Sales Associate | 7.09% | 289,185 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Finance Service Representative | 7.29% | 220,519 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar pharmaceutical sales person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Hardware Sales Associate | 7.09% | 289,185 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Finance Service Representative | 7.29% | 220,519 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by pharmaceutical sales people
The most common foreign language among pharmaceutical sales people is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- French, 18.2%
- Korean, 9.1%
- Dutch, 9.1%
Pharmaceutical sales person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Korean | 9.1% |
| Dutch | 9.1% |
