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Route sales representative demographics and statistics in the US

Route sales representative demographics research summary. Zippia estimates route sales representative demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our route sales representative estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about route sales representatives after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 33,262 route sales representatives currently employed in the United States.
  • 8.3% of all route sales representatives are women, while 91.7% are men.
  • The average route sales representative age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of route sales representatives is White (60.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.8%), Black or African American (11.6%) and Unknown (4.8%).
  • Route sales representatives are most in-demand in Memphis, TN.
  • The education industry is the highest-paying for route sales representatives.
  • 4% of all route sales representatives are LGBT.
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Route sales representative demographics by:

Route sales representative gender statistics

8.3% of route sales representatives are women and 91.7% of route sales representatives are men.
  • Male, 91.7%
  • Female, 8.3%

Route sales representative gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male91.7%
Female8.3%

Route sales representative gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$44,398
female-income
Female income
$41,901

Route sales representative gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route sales representative positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of route sales representatives are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Route sales representative gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201093.87%6.13%
201193.68%6.32%
201293.13%6.87%
201392.86%7.14%
201492.61%7.39%
201592.70%7.30%
201692.46%7.54%
201792.31%7.69%
201891.42%8.58%
201991.58%8.42%
202091.73%8.27%
202191.66%8.34%

Route sales representative related jobs gender ratio

We compared route sales representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Bus Matron11%89%
Bus Escort18%82%
Bus Monitor19%81%
Route Sales Representative92%8%
Wrecker Operator99%1%
Tank Wagon Driver99%1%
Diesel Truck Driver100%0%

Route sales representative demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among route sales representatives is White, which makes up 60.1% of all route sales representatives. Comparatively, 18.8% of route sales representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of route sales representatives are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
  • Black or African American, 11.6%
  • Unknown, 4.8%
  • Asian, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Route sales representative race

Route sales representative racePercentages
White60.1%
Hispanic or Latino18.8%
Black or African American11.6%
Unknown4.8%
Asian3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Route sales representative race and ethnicity over time

See how route sales representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Route sales representative race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.12%10.35%2.70%15.12%
201168.75%10.74%2.72%15.01%
201268.04%10.88%2.87%15.35%
201368.13%10.42%2.78%15.87%
201467.85%10.86%2.96%15.52%
201566.94%11.20%3.01%15.98%
201666.15%10.84%3.10%16.85%
201765.94%10.96%3.12%17.02%
201865.45%11.01%3.42%17.03%
201965.83%10.97%3.25%16.93%
202063.05%10.95%3.48%17.22%
202160.10%11.64%3.82%18.83%

Route sales representative wage gap by race

According to our data, white route sales representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian route sales representatives have the lowest average salary at $44,217.
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$44,441
White$44,647
Black or African American$44,290
Asian$44,217
Hispanic or Latino$44,397

Average route sales representative age

See how the average age of route sales representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Route sales representative age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4944
Unknown4639.5
Asian4643
Hispanic or Latino4543
White5148
American Indian and Alaska Native49.547

Route sales representative age breakdown

The average age of route sales representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the route sales representative population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Route sales representative age breakdown

Route Sales Representative YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years9%

Route sales representative educational attainment

The most common degree for route sales representatives is bachelor's degree, with 37% of route sales representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
  • Bachelor's, 37%
  • High School Diploma, 30%
  • Associate, 22%
  • Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Route sales representatives by degree level

Route sales representative degreePercentages
Bachelor's37%
High School Diploma30%
Associate22%
Diploma5%
Other Degrees6%

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Route sales representative wage gap by degree level

According to the data, route sales representatives with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,477 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route sales representatives earn a median annual income of $45,214 compared to $45,028 for route sales representatives with an High School Diploma degree.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$43,105
High School Diploma or Less$45,028
Bachelor's Degree$45,214
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,477

Route sales representative employment statistics

Most route sales representatives work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where route sales representatives work

Below, you can see the size of companies where route sales representatives work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Route sales representative jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees16%

Route sales representative jobs by company type

Employees with the route sales representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most route sales representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Route sales representative jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education0%
Public15%
Private83%
Government1%

Route sales representative jobs by industry

The most common industries for route sales representatives are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.

Manufacturing

Retail

Hospitality

Fortune 500

Professional

Route sales representative turnover and employment statistics

Route sales representative unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for route sales representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Route sales representative unemployment rate by year

YearRoute sales representative unemployment rate
201010.33%
20118.73%
20127.76%
20136.88%
20145.54%
20154.98%
20164.17%
20174.08%
20183.68%
20193.45%
20205.26%
20215.44%

Average route sales representative tenure

The average route sales representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 15,192 route sales representatives resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Route sales representative tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year16%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years7%
11+ years13%

Route sales representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of route sales representatives that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Assembly Line Driver1.73%55,180
Route Sales Representative3.95%-
Driver Medic6.17%251,660
Jitney Driver8.69%34,141
Bus Driver Supervisor8.77%9,472

Similar route sales representative jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Assembly Line Driver1.73%55,180
Driver Medic6.17%251,660
Jitney Driver8.69%34,141
Bus Driver Supervisor8.77%9,472

Foreign languages spoken by route sales representatives

The most common foreign language among route sales representatives is Spanish at 75.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 3.0% and German is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
  • Spanish, 75.6%
  • Italian, 3.0%
  • German, 3.0%
  • Portuguese, 2.0%
  • French, 2.0%
  • Other, 14.4%

Route sales representative languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish75.6%
Italian3.0%
German3.0%
Portuguese2.0%
French2.0%
Other14.4%

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Route sales representative location demographics

The amount you can make as a route sales representative can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of route sales representatives is $55,408. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do route sales representatives earn the most?

Route sales representatives earn the most in California, where the average route sales representative salary is $53,791. The map here shows where route sales representatives earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Route Sales Representatives?

By looking through more than 15,192 resumes, we found that the most popular places for route sales representatives are Houston, TX and New York, NY.
Number of Route Sales Representatives

Route sales representative jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,169$53,791
2Florida3,622$44,192
3Texas3,435$45,317
4Pennsylvania3,041$43,262
5New York2,421$45,527
6Ohio2,322$36,198
7Illinois2,173$41,029
8New Jersey2,005$47,017
9Georgia1,623$42,026
10North Carolina1,524$34,948
11Massachusetts1,491$46,481
12Virginia1,478$43,808
13Arizona1,137$43,664
14Wisconsin1,125$39,834
15Washington1,054$51,546
16Indiana1,044$41,955
17Michigan1,006$48,678
18Tennessee995$39,184
19Maryland975$41,881
20Minnesota961$43,082
21Colorado902$44,898
22Missouri876$39,590
23Alabama823$45,686
24Oregon779$53,764
25South Carolina761$36,785
26Connecticut728$47,547
27Iowa702$48,274
28Kentucky622$37,995
29Utah588$41,630
30Kansas475$38,480
31Arkansas451$41,302
32Louisiana428$46,272
33Oklahoma376$44,017
34Nebraska369$40,196
35Nevada337$45,650
36Idaho273$42,837
37Rhode Island266$45,313
38West Virginia258$38,229
39New Hampshire243$39,192
40Mississippi242$35,583
41Maine214$46,215
42New Mexico204$44,748
43Montana203$48,922
44Delaware199$41,237
45District of Columbia187$46,167
46Vermont159$46,521
47South Dakota136$39,842
48North Dakota104$47,704
49Wyoming98$40,444
50Hawaii77$46,521
51Alaska72$46,445

Where are route sales representatives in high demand?

Route sales representatives are in high demand in Memphis, TN. There are currently 13 job openings for route sales representatives here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country route sales representatives are in the most demand.
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