Purveyor demographics and statistics in the US
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Purveyor gender statistics
32.1% of purveyors are women and 67.9% of purveyors are men.
- Male, 67.9%
- Female, 32.1%
Purveyor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.9% |
| Female | 32.1% |
Purveyor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,094
Female income
$58,992
Purveyor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in purveyor positions over time. Currently, 32.1% of purveyors are female.
Purveyor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2012 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2013 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
| 2014 | 63.94% | 36.06% |
| 2015 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2016 | 67.78% | 32.22% |
| 2017 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2018 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2019 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2020 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2021 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
Purveyor related jobs gender ratio
We compared purveyors 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% |
| Purveyor | 68% | 32% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Purveyor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among purveyors is White, which makes up 71.9% of all purveyors. Comparatively, 13.0% of purveyors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of purveyors are Black or African American.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Purveyor race
| Purveyor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Purveyor race and ethnicity over time
See how purveyor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Purveyor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.76% | 4.31% | 4.61% | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 78.82% | 4.70% | 5.06% | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 77.10% | 4.82% | 5.51% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 78.13% | 5.07% | 5.28% | 9.59% |
| 2014 | 75.69% | 6.99% | 4.71% | 10.83% |
| 2015 | 77.44% | 4.64% | 5.92% | 9.73% |
| 2016 | 76.73% | 4.97% | 5.59% | 10.68% |
| 2017 | 76.33% | 5.94% | 5.27% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 76.24% | 6.88% | 4.35% | 10.33% |
| 2019 | 75.91% | 5.31% | 5.08% | 11.30% |
| 2020 | 72.23% | 5.02% | 6.33% | 12.33% |
| 2021 | 71.85% | 5.65% | 4.70% | 13.04% |
Purveyor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian purveyors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american purveyors have the lowest average salary at $55,069.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,757 |
| White | $65,558 |
| Black or African American | $55,069 |
| Asian | $68,299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,617 |
Average purveyor age
See how the average age of purveyors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Purveyor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33.5 |
Purveyor age breakdown
The average age of purveyors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the purveyor population.
Purveyor age breakdown
| Purveyor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Purveyor educational attainment
The most common degree for purveyors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of purveyors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 18%
Purveyors by degree level
| Purveyor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
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Purveyor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, purveyors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,632 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, purveyors earn a median annual income of $75,997 compared to $54,425 for purveyors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,632 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,168 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,997 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,425 |
Purveyor turnover and employment statistics
Purveyor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for purveyors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Purveyor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Purveyor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 6.28% |
Average purveyor tenure
The average purveyor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 purveyors resumes in Zippia's database.
Purveyor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Purveyor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of purveyors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Purveyor | 8.57% | - |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Field Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 125,117 |
| Personal Protection Specialist | 11.05% | 21,554 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar purveyor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Field Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 125,117 |
| Personal Protection Specialist | 11.05% | 21,554 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by purveyors
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Purveyor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |