Selling supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Selling supervisor gender statistics
72.6% of selling supervisors are women and 27.4% of selling supervisors are men.
- Female, 72.6%
- Male, 27.4%
Selling supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.6% |
| Male | 27.4% |
Selling supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,490
Female income
$38,643
Selling supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in selling supervisor positions over time. Currently, 72.6% of selling supervisors are female.
Selling supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.49% | 72.51% |
| 2011 | 27.59% | 72.41% |
| 2012 | 27.15% | 72.85% |
| 2013 | 26.91% | 73.09% |
| 2014 | 26.80% | 73.20% |
| 2015 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2016 | 27.02% | 72.98% |
| 2017 | 26.71% | 73.29% |
| 2018 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2019 | 25.93% | 74.07% |
| 2020 | 26.60% | 73.40% |
| 2021 | 27.37% | 72.63% |
Selling supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared selling supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Selling Supervisor | 27% | 73% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Selling supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among selling supervisors is White, which makes up 61.8% of all selling supervisors. Comparatively, 17.6% of selling supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of selling supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Selling supervisor race
| Selling supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Selling supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how selling supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Selling supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.53% | 8.36% | 5.98% | 15.04% |
| 2011 | 68.34% | 8.26% | 6.15% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 67.71% | 8.39% | 6.15% | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 8.62% | 6.31% | 15.16% |
| 2014 | 66.58% | 8.77% | 6.13% | 16.13% |
| 2015 | 66.52% | 8.37% | 6.42% | 16.24% |
| 2016 | 66.27% | 8.44% | 6.27% | 16.42% |
| 2017 | 65.27% | 8.57% | 6.41% | 16.79% |
| 2018 | 65.50% | 8.37% | 6.42% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 65.55% | 8.30% | 6.53% | 16.84% |
| 2020 | 63.09% | 8.06% | 6.44% | 17.32% |
| 2021 | 61.80% | 8.36% | 6.90% | 17.65% |
Selling supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white selling supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american selling supervisors have the lowest average salary at $39,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,610 |
| White | $40,845 |
| Black or African American | $39,904 |
| Asian | $40,439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,659 |
Average selling supervisor age
See how the average age of selling supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Selling supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Selling supervisor age breakdown
The average age of selling supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the selling supervisor population.
Selling supervisor age breakdown
| Selling Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Selling supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for selling supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of selling supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Selling supervisors by degree level
| Selling supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Selling supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, selling supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,739 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, selling supervisors earn a median annual income of $41,443 compared to $38,280 for selling supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,739 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,539 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,280 |
Selling supervisor employment statistics
Most selling supervisors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where selling supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where selling supervisors work.
Selling supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Selling supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the selling supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most selling supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Selling supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 1% |
Selling supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for selling supervisors are retail, manufacturing and media.
Selling supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Selling supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Selling supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for selling supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Selling supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Selling supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average selling supervisor tenure
The average selling supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,128 selling supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Selling supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Selling supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of selling supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Sales Associate | 7.09% | 579,849 |
| Inside Sales Supervisor | 7.23% | 105,041 |
| Banker | 7.29% | 29,725 |
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 8.34% | 43,789 |
| Selling Supervisor | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar selling supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Sales Associate | 7.09% | 579,849 |
| Inside Sales Supervisor | 7.23% | 105,041 |
| Banker | 7.29% | 29,725 |
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 8.34% | 43,789 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by selling supervisors
The most common foreign language among selling supervisors is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- French, 17.4%
- Portuguese, 7.2%
- Italian, 5.8%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 17.5%
Selling supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| French | 17.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.2% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.5% |
