Sales special agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Sales special agent gender statistics
45.6% of sales special agents are women and 54.4% of sales special agents are men.
- Male, 54.4%
- Female, 45.6%
Sales special agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.4% |
| Female | 45.6% |
Sales special agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,113
Female income
$37,755
Sales special agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sales special agent positions over time. Currently, 45.6% of sales special agents are female.
Sales special agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 2011 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2012 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2013 | 47.74% | 52.26% |
| 2014 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2015 | 48.53% | 51.47% |
| 2016 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2017 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2018 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2019 | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| 2020 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2021 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
Sales special agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared sales special agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Sales Special Agent | 54% | 46% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Sales special agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sales special agents is White, which makes up 68.1% of all sales special agents. Comparatively, 12.2% of sales special agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of sales special agents are Asian.
- White, 68.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Sales special agent race
| Sales special agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Sales special agent race and ethnicity over time
See how sales special agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sales special agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.57% | 6.44% | 5.50% | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 75.68% | 6.06% | 6.33% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 74.05% | 6.12% | 6.37% | 12.04% |
| 2013 | 74.51% | 5.38% | 6.99% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 74.95% | 5.83% | 6.69% | 10.98% |
| 2015 | 74.59% | 5.96% | 6.97% | 10.59% |
| 2016 | 73.07% | 5.65% | 7.28% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 73.36% | 5.52% | 7.07% | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 5.53% | 8.52% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 73.40% | 5.87% | 7.85% | 10.97% |
| 2020 | 70.41% | 5.84% | 7.67% | 12.52% |
| 2021 | 68.09% | 5.79% | 9.56% | 12.20% |
Sales special agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sales special agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sales special agents have the lowest average salary at $38,187.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,995 |
| White | $42,714 |
| Black or African American | $38,187 |
| Asian | $42,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,771 |
Average sales special agent age
See how the average age of sales special agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sales special agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Sales special agent age breakdown
The average age of sales special agents is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the sales special agent population.
Sales special agent age breakdown
| Sales Special Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Sales special agent educational attainment
The most common degree for sales special agents is bachelor's degree, with 63% of sales special agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Sales special agents by degree level
| Sales special agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Sales special agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sales special agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,534 annually. With a Doctorate degree, sales special agents earn a median annual income of $47,392 compared to $42,809 for sales special agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,534 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,809 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,392 |
Sales special agent employment statistics
Company size where sales special agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sales special agents work.
Sales special agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Sales special agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for sales special agents are retail, hospitality and technology.
Sales special agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Sales special agent turnover and employment statistics
Sales special agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sales special agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sales special agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sales special agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average sales special agent tenure
The average sales special agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 484 sales special agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Sales special agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sales special agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sales special agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Client Solution Executive | 5.13% | 101,568 |
| Sales Special Agent | 5.67% | - |
| Consultation Agent | 6.79% | 28,801 |
| Advertising Specialist | 9.53% | 29,779 |
| Cruise Counselor | 17.39% | 27,152 |
Similar sales special agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Client Solution Executive | 5.13% | 101,568 |
| Consultation Agent | 6.79% | 28,801 |
| Advertising Specialist | 9.53% | 29,779 |
| Cruise Counselor | 17.39% | 27,152 |
Foreign languages spoken by sales special agents
The most common foreign language among sales special agents is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Sales special agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |
