Product associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Product associate demographics by:
Product associate gender statistics
40.5% of product associates are women and 59.5% of product associates are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Product associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Product associate gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,452
Female income
$87,308
Product associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product associate positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of product associates are female.
Product associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2011 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2012 | 56.75% | 43.25% |
| 2013 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 2014 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2015 | 56.72% | 43.28% |
| 2016 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| 2017 | 57.62% | 42.38% |
| 2018 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
| 2019 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
| 2020 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2021 | 59.49% | 40.51% |
Product associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared product 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Product Associate | 59% | 41% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Product associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product associates is White, which makes up 57.1% of all product associates. Comparatively, 19.8% of product associates are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of product associates are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Product associate race
| Product associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Product associate race and ethnicity over time
See how product associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.34% | 9.30% | 7.05% | 15.36% |
| 2011 | 63.57% | 10.32% | 7.22% | 16.04% |
| 2012 | 63.28% | 9.83% | 7.38% | 16.50% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 10.34% | 7.43% | 16.85% |
| 2014 | 62.24% | 9.95% | 7.86% | 16.95% |
| 2015 | 61.69% | 9.99% | 7.64% | 17.58% |
| 2016 | 61.50% | 9.66% | 7.62% | 17.88% |
| 2017 | 61.02% | 9.22% | 8.05% | 18.21% |
| 2018 | 61.13% | 8.98% | 7.73% | 18.72% |
| 2019 | 61.10% | 8.93% | 7.80% | 18.59% |
| 2020 | 58.59% | 8.93% | 8.17% | 18.99% |
| 2021 | 57.11% | 8.90% | 8.34% | 19.78% |
Product associate wage gap by race
According to our data, white product associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown product associates have the lowest average salary at $91,069.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,069 |
| White | $93,734 |
| Black or African American | $91,296 |
| Asian | $93,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,092 |
Average product associate age
See how the average age of product associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Product associate age breakdown
The average age of product associates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the product associate population.
Product associate age breakdown
| Product Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Product associate educational attainment
The most common degree for product associates is bachelor's degree, with 62% of product associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Product associates by degree level
| Product associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Product associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,339 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, product associates earn a median annual income of $99,397 compared to $89,695 for product associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,339 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,397 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,695 |
Product associate employment statistics
Most product associates work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where product associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product associates work.
Product associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Product associate jobs by company type
Employees with the product associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 1% |
Product associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for product associates are retail, finance and technology.
Product associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Product associate turnover and employment statistics
Product associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average product associate tenure
The average product associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,225 product associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Product associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Product associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 3.66% | 43,789 |
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Superior | 5.05% | 475 |
| Product Associate | 7.10% | - |
Similar product associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 3.66% | 43,789 |
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Superior | 5.05% | 475 |
Foreign languages spoken by product associates
The most common foreign language among product associates is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 32.9%
Product associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 32.9% |
