Retail business manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Retail business manager demographics by:
Retail business manager gender statistics
42.5% of retail business managers are women and 57.5% of retail business managers are men.
- Male, 57.5%
- Female, 42.5%
Retail business manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.5% |
| Female | 42.5% |
Retail business manager gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,075
Female income
$74,435
Retail business manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retail business manager positions over time. Currently, 42.5% of retail business managers are female.
Retail business manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2011 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2012 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2013 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
| 2014 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2015 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
| 2016 | 63.96% | 36.04% |
| 2017 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2018 | 61.21% | 38.79% |
| 2019 | 59.19% | 40.81% |
| 2020 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2021 | 57.54% | 42.46% |
Retail business manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared retail business managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Retail Business Manager | 58% | 42% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Retail business manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retail business managers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all retail business managers. Comparatively, 15.4% of retail business managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of retail business managers are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Retail business manager race
| Retail business manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Retail business manager race and ethnicity over time
See how retail business manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retail business manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.82% | 6.34% | 5.31% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 74.66% | 6.51% | 5.33% | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 74.31% | 6.08% | 5.46% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 74.82% | 5.90% | 5.51% | 11.38% |
| 2014 | 73.71% | 5.87% | 5.40% | 12.73% |
| 2015 | 73.73% | 5.93% | 5.34% | 12.66% |
| 2016 | 71.40% | 6.44% | 5.79% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 72.75% | 5.92% | 5.53% | 13.37% |
| 2018 | 72.32% | 5.70% | 6.11% | 13.24% |
| 2019 | 70.93% | 5.97% | 6.15% | 14.31% |
| 2020 | 69.18% | 6.01% | 5.79% | 14.20% |
| 2021 | 67.12% | 6.24% | 6.42% | 15.40% |
Retail business manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian retail business managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american retail business managers have the lowest average salary at $79,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,659 |
| White | $86,250 |
| Black or African American | $79,932 |
| Asian | $87,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,939 |
Average retail business manager age
See how the average age of retail business managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Retail business manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Retail business manager age breakdown
The average age of retail business managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the retail business manager population.
Retail business manager age breakdown
| Retail Business Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Retail business manager educational attainment
The most common degree for retail business managers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of retail business managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Retail business managers by degree level
| Retail business manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Retail business manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retail business managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,574 annually. With a Doctorate degree, retail business managers earn a median annual income of $103,929 compared to $91,270 for retail business managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,574 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,014 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,270 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,929 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,604 |
Retail business manager employment statistics
Most retail business managers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where retail business managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retail business managers work.
Retail business manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Retail business manager jobs by company type
Employees with the retail business manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most retail business managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Retail business manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Retail business manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for retail business managers are retail, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Retail business manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Retail business manager turnover and employment statistics
Retail business manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retail business managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retail business manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retail business manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average retail business manager tenure
The average retail business manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 613 retail business managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Retail business manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Retail business manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retail business managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Associate Project Manager | 8.41% | 176,552 |
| Account Services Manager | 9.38% | 223,390 |
| Retail Business Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Chief Executive Officer-President-Owner | 11.63% | 200,298 |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar retail business manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Associate Project Manager | 8.41% | 176,552 |
| Account Services Manager | 9.38% | 223,390 |
| Chief Executive Officer-President-Owner | 11.63% | 200,298 |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by retail business managers
The most common foreign language among retail business managers is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Russian, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- Other, 16.6%
Retail business manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Russian | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
| Other | 16.6% |
