Sales support technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Sales support technician demographics by:
Sales support technician gender statistics
23.6% of sales support technicians are women and 76.4% of sales support technicians are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Sales support technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Sales support technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,752
Female income
$53,792
Sales support technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sales support technician positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of sales support technicians are female.
Sales support technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
| 2011 | 78.46% | 21.54% |
| 2012 | 79.20% | 20.80% |
| 2013 | 78.43% | 21.57% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2015 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2016 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2017 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2018 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2019 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 2020 | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| 2021 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
Sales support technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared sales support technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Sales Support Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Sales support technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sales support technicians is White, which makes up 73.0% of all sales support technicians. Comparatively, 14.1% of sales support technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of sales support technicians are Asian.
- White, 73.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sales support technician race
| Sales support technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sales support technician race and ethnicity over time
See how sales support technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sales support technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.91% | 3.89% | 4.25% | 11.36% |
| 2011 | 78.40% | 3.77% | 4.58% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 78.47% | 3.68% | 4.57% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 77.86% | 3.93% | 4.45% | 12.31% |
| 2014 | 76.96% | 4.11% | 4.53% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 77.36% | 3.89% | 4.52% | 12.60% |
| 2016 | 76.87% | 3.62% | 4.59% | 13.20% |
| 2017 | 77.00% | 3.91% | 4.47% | 12.90% |
| 2018 | 76.67% | 3.80% | 4.58% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 76.62% | 3.70% | 4.69% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 74.99% | 3.81% | 4.60% | 13.11% |
| 2021 | 73.03% | 3.81% | 5.12% | 14.09% |
Sales support technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white sales support technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sales support technicians have the lowest average salary at $52,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,646 |
| White | $62,639 |
| Black or African American | $52,467 |
| Asian | $59,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,122 |
Average sales support technician age
See how the average age of sales support technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sales support technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Sales support technician age breakdown
The average age of sales support technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the sales support technician population.
Sales support technician age breakdown
| Sales Support Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Sales support technician educational attainment
The most common degree for sales support technicians is bachelor's degree, with 51% of sales support technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sales support technicians by degree level
| Sales support technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sales support technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sales support technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,124 annually. With a Doctorate degree, sales support technicians earn a median annual income of $77,410 compared to $70,052 for sales support technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,124 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,796 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,052 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,410 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,450 |
Sales support technician employment statistics
Most sales support technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where sales support technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sales support technicians work.
Sales support technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Sales support technician jobs by company type
Employees with the sales support technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sales support technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sales support technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 1% |
Sales support technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for sales support technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Sales support technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Media | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Sales support technician turnover and employment statistics
Sales support technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sales support technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sales support technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sales support technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average sales support technician tenure
The average sales support technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,328 sales support technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Sales support technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sales support technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sales support technicians 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 Support Technician | 6.15% | - |
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Electronics Sales Associate | 7.09% | 253,356 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Finance Service Specialist | 7.29% | 131,509 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar sales support technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Electronics Sales Associate | 7.09% | 253,356 |
| District Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 30,314 |
| Finance Service Specialist | 7.29% | 131,509 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by sales support technicians
The most common foreign language among sales support technicians is Spanish at 47.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 47.7%
- French, 7.0%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- Arabic, 5.8%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Other, 29.0%
Sales support technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.7% |
| French | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| Arabic | 5.8% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Other | 29.0% |
