Solar sales demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar sales gender statistics
21.7% of solar sales are women and 78.3% of solar sales are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Solar sales gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Solar sales gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,111
Female income
$62,254
Solar sales gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar sales positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of solar sales are female.
Solar sales gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.21% | 19.79% |
| 2011 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2012 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2014 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2015 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2017 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2018 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2019 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
| 2020 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
| 2021 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
Solar sales related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar sales 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% |
| Solar Sales | 78% | 22% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Solar sales demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar sales is White, which makes up 72.4% of all solar sales. Comparatively, 14.6% of solar sales are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of solar sales are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Solar sales race
| Solar sales race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Solar sales race and ethnicity over time
See how solar sales racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar sales race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.30% | 3.98% | 4.22% | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 77.79% | 3.86% | 4.55% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 77.86% | 3.77% | 4.53% | 12.32% |
| 2013 | 77.25% | 4.02% | 4.42% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 76.35% | 4.20% | 4.50% | 13.33% |
| 2015 | 76.75% | 3.98% | 4.49% | 13.14% |
| 2016 | 76.26% | 3.70% | 4.56% | 13.74% |
| 2017 | 76.39% | 4.00% | 4.43% | 13.45% |
| 2018 | 76.06% | 3.89% | 4.55% | 13.72% |
| 2019 | 76.01% | 3.78% | 4.66% | 13.83% |
| 2020 | 74.38% | 3.90% | 4.56% | 13.65% |
| 2021 | 72.42% | 3.90% | 5.09% | 14.63% |
Solar sales wage gap by race
According to our data, white solar sales have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american solar sales have the lowest average salary at $61,204.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,557 |
| White | $69,062 |
| Black or African American | $61,204 |
| Asian | $66,611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,395 |
Average solar sales age
See how the average age of solar sales varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar sales 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 |
Solar sales age breakdown
The average age of solar sales is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the solar sales population.
Solar sales age breakdown
| Solar Sales Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Solar sales educational attainment
The most common degree for solar sales is bachelor's degree, with 60% of solar sales earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Solar sales by degree level
| Solar sales degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Solar sales wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar sales with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,067 annually. With a Doctorate degree, solar sales earn a median annual income of $79,786 compared to $74,534 for solar sales with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,067 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,534 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,786 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,782 |
Solar sales employment statistics
Company size where solar sales work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar sales work.
Solar sales jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Solar sales jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar sales are energy, construction and professional.
Solar sales industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 30% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Solar sales turnover and employment statistics
Solar sales unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar sales between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar sales unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar sales 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 solar sales tenure
The average solar sales stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 solar sales resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar sales tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Solar sales LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Sales | 6.15% | - |
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Jewelry Sales Associate | 7.09% | 464,022 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Personal Banker | 7.29% | 36,603 |
| Counter Clerk | 8.34% | 75,025 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar solar sales jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Jewelry Sales Associate | 7.09% | 464,022 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Personal Banker | 7.29% | 36,603 |
| Counter Clerk | 8.34% | 75,025 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar sales
- Spanish, 100.0%
Solar sales languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
