Retail service representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Retail service representative demographics by:
Retail service representative gender statistics
54.4% of retail service representatives are women and 45.6% of retail service representatives are men.
- Female, 54.4%
- Male, 45.6%
Retail service representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% |
| Male | 45.6% |
Retail service representative gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,595
Female income
$33,606
Retail service representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retail service representative positions over time. Currently, 54.4% of retail service representatives are female.
Retail service representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2011 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2012 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2013 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| 2014 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2015 | 42.82% | 57.18% |
| 2016 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| 2017 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2018 | 44.27% | 55.73% |
| 2019 | 43.39% | 56.61% |
| 2020 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2021 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
Retail service representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared retail service representatives 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% |
| Retail Service Representative | 46% | 54% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Retail service representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retail service representatives is White, which makes up 56.3% of all retail service representatives. Comparatively, 20.3% of retail service representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of retail service representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Retail service representative race
| Retail service representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Retail service representative race and ethnicity over time
See how retail service representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retail service representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.50% | 9.68% | 6.60% | 15.90% |
| 2011 | 62.73% | 10.70% | 6.77% | 16.59% |
| 2012 | 62.44% | 10.21% | 6.92% | 17.04% |
| 2013 | 61.45% | 10.73% | 6.98% | 17.39% |
| 2014 | 61.40% | 10.33% | 7.41% | 17.49% |
| 2015 | 60.86% | 10.38% | 7.18% | 18.12% |
| 2016 | 60.66% | 10.04% | 7.17% | 18.42% |
| 2017 | 60.18% | 9.61% | 7.60% | 18.75% |
| 2018 | 60.29% | 9.36% | 7.28% | 19.26% |
| 2019 | 60.26% | 9.32% | 7.35% | 19.14% |
| 2020 | 57.76% | 9.31% | 7.72% | 19.53% |
| 2021 | 56.27% | 9.29% | 7.88% | 20.32% |
Retail service representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white retail service representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown retail service representatives have the lowest average salary at $34,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,332 |
| White | $34,837 |
| Black or African American | $34,375 |
| Asian | $34,718 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,716 |
Average retail service representative age
See how the average age of retail service representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Retail service representative 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 |
Retail service representative age breakdown
The average age of retail service representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the retail service representative population.
Retail service representative age breakdown
| Retail Service Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Retail service representative educational attainment
The most common degree for retail service representatives is bachelor's degree, with 50% of retail service representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Retail service representatives by degree level
| Retail service representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Retail service representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retail service representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,060 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, retail service representatives earn a median annual income of $35,888 compared to $34,069 for retail service representatives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,060 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,579 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,888 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,069 |
Retail service representative employment statistics
Company size where retail service representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retail service representatives work.
Retail service representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Retail service representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for retail service representatives are retail, finance and manufacturing.
Retail service representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Retail service representative turnover and employment statistics
Retail service representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retail service representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retail service representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retail service representative 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 retail service representative tenure
The average retail service representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 684 retail service representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Retail service representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Retail service representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retail service representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,923 |
| Parts Counterperson | 3.76% | 23,084 |
| Box Office, Cashier | 5.05% | 104,256 |
| Retail Service Representative | 7.10% | - |
Similar retail service representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,923 |
| Parts Counterperson | 3.76% | 23,084 |
| Box Office, Cashier | 5.05% | 104,256 |
Foreign languages spoken by retail service representatives
The most common foreign language among retail service representatives is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 8.7% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- Vietnamese, 8.7%
- Dakota, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 8.8%
Retail service representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| Vietnamese | 8.7% |
| Dakota | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% |
