Sales/stock associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Sales/stock associate demographics by:
Sales/stock associate gender statistics
34.2% of sales/stock associates are women and 65.8% of sales/stock associates are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Sales/stock associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Sales/stock associate gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,289
Female income
$30,647
Sales/stock associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sales/stock associate positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of sales/stock associates are female.
Sales/stock associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2011 | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 2012 | 66.20% | 33.80% |
| 2013 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2014 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2015 | 66.87% | 33.13% |
| 2016 | 66.88% | 33.12% |
| 2017 | 66.92% | 33.08% |
| 2018 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| 2019 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2020 | 66.83% | 33.17% |
| 2021 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
Sales/stock associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared sales/stock associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Sales/Stock Associate | 66% | 34% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Sales/stock associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sales/stock associates is White, which makes up 53.4% of all sales/stock associates. Comparatively, 22.8% of sales/stock associates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of sales/stock associates are Black or African American.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sales/stock associate race
| Sales/stock associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sales/stock associate race and ethnicity over time
See how sales/stock associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sales/stock associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.20% | 11.58% | 6.43% | 19.38% |
| 2011 | 57.77% | 12.82% | 6.11% | 19.71% |
| 2012 | 57.85% | 12.80% | 6.11% | 19.88% |
| 2013 | 58.60% | 12.48% | 6.21% | 19.51% |
| 2014 | 57.90% | 12.65% | 6.24% | 19.79% |
| 2015 | 58.22% | 12.15% | 6.46% | 19.52% |
| 2016 | 57.02% | 12.38% | 6.38% | 20.30% |
| 2017 | 57.13% | 12.18% | 6.40% | 20.58% |
| 2018 | 57.45% | 11.07% | 6.82% | 21.14% |
| 2019 | 56.79% | 11.24% | 6.63% | 21.10% |
| 2020 | 54.96% | 11.08% | 7.10% | 21.22% |
| 2021 | 53.41% | 10.32% | 6.96% | 22.76% |
Sales/stock associate wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino sales/stock associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown sales/stock associates have the lowest average salary at $31,100.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,100 |
| White | $31,189 |
| Black or African American | $31,197 |
| Asian | $31,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,623 |
Average sales/stock associate age
See how the average age of sales/stock associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sales/stock associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Sales/stock associate age breakdown
The average age of sales/stock associates is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the sales/stock associate population.
Sales/stock associate age breakdown
| Sales/Stock Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Sales/stock associate educational attainment
The most common degree for sales/stock associates is high school diploma, with 46% of sales/stock associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sales/stock associates by degree level
| Sales/stock associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sales/stock associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sales/stock associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,712 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sales/stock associates earn a median annual income of $32,337 compared to $31,305 for sales/stock associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,712 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,608 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,337 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,305 |
Sales/stock associate employment statistics
Company size where sales/stock associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sales/stock associates work.
Sales/stock associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Sales/stock associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for sales/stock associates are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Sales/stock associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 69% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Sales/stock associate turnover and employment statistics
Sales/stock associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sales/stock associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sales/stock associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sales/stock associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average sales/stock associate tenure
The average sales/stock associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22,580 sales/stock associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Sales/stock associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Sales/stock associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sales/stock associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | - |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Key Carrier | 9.48% | 82,534 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Flight Information Expediter | 10.63% | 59,929 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 17.25% | 48,634 |
Similar sales/stock associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Key Carrier | 9.48% | 82,534 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Flight Information Expediter | 10.63% | 59,929 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 17.25% | 48,634 |
Foreign languages spoken by sales/stock associates
The most common foreign language among sales/stock associates is Spanish at 70.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 70.9%
- French, 8.3%
- Japanese, 2.5%
- Chinese, 2.1%
- German, 2.1%
- Other, 14.1%
Sales/stock associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.9% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| German | 2.1% |
| Other | 14.1% |
