Produce buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Produce buyer gender statistics
22.7% of produce buyers are women and 77.3% of produce buyers are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Produce buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Produce buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,212
Female income
$55,772
Produce buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in produce buyer positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of produce buyers are female.
Produce buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2011 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2012 | 75.14% | 24.86% |
| 2013 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2014 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2015 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2016 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2017 | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 2018 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2019 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2020 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2021 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
Produce buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared produce buyers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Produce Buyer | 77% | 23% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Produce buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among produce buyers is White, which makes up 75.5% of all produce buyers. Comparatively, 10.2% of produce buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of produce buyers are Asian.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Produce buyer race
| Produce buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Produce buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how produce buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Produce buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.22% | 2.05% | 3.10% | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 69.87% | 11.89% | 2.31% | 13.43% |
| 2012 | 73.86% | 6.80% | 2.15% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 70.62% | 10.95% | 4.18% | 11.17% |
| 2014 | 73.52% | 4.46% | 1.89% | 16.31% |
| 2015 | 73.85% | 7.34% | 1.84% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 75.04% | 7.43% | 3.38% | 10.70% |
| 2017 | 79.58% | 5.81% | 2.12% | 9.59% |
| 2018 | 66.26% | 11.03% | 4.74% | 14.77% |
| 2019 | 77.10% | 5.45% | 2.80% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | 75.80% | 4.18% | 4.57% | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 75.51% | 3.72% | 6.64% | 10.24% |
Produce buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian produce buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown produce buyers have the lowest average salary at $56,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,092 |
| White | $57,810 |
| Black or African American | $56,349 |
| Asian | $58,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,131 |
Produce buyer age breakdown
The average age of produce buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the produce buyer population.
Produce buyer age breakdown
| Produce Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Produce buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for produce buyers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of produce buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Produce buyers by degree level
| Produce buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Produce buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, produce buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,007 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, produce buyers earn a median annual income of $62,037 compared to $51,848 for produce buyers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,007 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,037 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,848 |
Produce buyer employment statistics
Most produce buyers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where produce buyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where produce buyers work.
Produce buyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Produce buyer jobs by company type
Employees with the produce buyer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most produce buyers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Produce buyer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 1% |
Produce buyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for produce buyers are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Produce buyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Produce buyer turnover and employment statistics
Produce buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for produce buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Produce buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Produce buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 4.30% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.94% |
Average produce buyer tenure
The average produce buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 500 produce buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Produce buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Produce buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of produce buyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Estimator | 4.41% | 24,116 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Promotional Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 78,364 |
| Business Continuity Global Director | 11.05% | 58,129 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Produce Buyer | 14.72% | - |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Similar produce buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Estimator | 4.41% | 24,116 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Promotional Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 78,364 |
| Business Continuity Global Director | 11.05% | 58,129 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Foreign languages spoken by produce buyers
The most common foreign language among produce buyers is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 10.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Czech, 10.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
Produce buyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Czech | 10.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |
