The average employee age for sales representatives is 46 years. The sales representative workforce reached a whopping 1,548,259 in 2020!
Among sales representatives, we discovered that 41.9% of them are women, while 54.0% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among sales representatives is White, which makes up 76.2% of all sales representatives. Comparatively, there are 13.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 4.7% of the Asian ethnicity. The majority of sales representatives are located in NY, New York and TX, Houston.
Sales representatives are more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, sales representatives are more likely to find a job in the retail industry. Looking at sales representative statistics, we found was that Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Delaware are where sales representatives find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about sales representative demographics? We analyzed 443,599 sales representatives resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Sales Representative Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as sales representatives. Keep reading to find out what the results for sales representatives were.
Sales Representative Gender Ratio
Among sales representatives, 41.9% of them are women compared to 54.0% which are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 41.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
Sales Representative Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among sales representatives is White, which makes up 76.2% of all sales representatives. Comparatively, there are 13.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 4.7% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Sales Representatives
The chart below shows that 65.1% of sales representatives speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 65.1%
- French, 7.0%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Mandarin, 2.8%
- Other, 19.1%
Sales Representative Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among sales representatives.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Sales Representative Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the sales representative position over time.
Sales Representative Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of sales representatives changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of sales representatives based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Sales Representative
By looking over 443,599 sales representatives resumes, we figured out that the average sales representative enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 35%.
Sales Representative Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of sales representative employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of sales representatives is 40+ years old, which represents 68% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Sales Representatives with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, outside parts sales and factory representative have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Sales Representative | 9% | 87% |
| Avon Representative | 9% | 87% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 22% | 74% |
| Sales Representative | 54% | 42% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 85% | 10% |
| Factory Representative | 86% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 88% | 9% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Sales Representatives with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to sales representatives.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Cashier/Courtesy Clerk | 7.47% |
| Sales Representative | 10.18% |
| Shopper | 11.11% |
| Sales Support Supervisor | 11.59% |
| Produce Sales Associate | 11.77% |
| Sales Floor Team Leader | 15.91% |
| Advertising Sales Assistant | 16.88% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Sales Representative?
Sales Representative Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and White women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Sales Representative Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,714 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,251 |
| Master's Degree | $75,853 |
Sales Representative Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
