Stock selector demographics and statistics in the US
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Stock selector gender statistics
30.3% of stock selectors are women and 69.7% of stock selectors are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Stock selector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Stock selector gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,750
Female income
$38,994
Stock selector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stock selector positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of stock selectors are female.
Stock selector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.61% | 31.39% |
| 2011 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2012 | 70.11% | 29.89% |
| 2013 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2014 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2015 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2016 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2017 | 70.79% | 29.21% |
| 2018 | 71.16% | 28.84% |
| 2019 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2020 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2021 | 69.74% | 30.26% |
Stock selector related jobs gender ratio
We compared stock selectors 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% |
| Stock Selector | 70% | 30% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Stock selector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stock selectors is White, which makes up 56.1% of all stock selectors. Comparatively, 21.9% of stock selectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of stock selectors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Stock selector race
| Stock selector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Stock selector race and ethnicity over time
See how stock selector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stock selector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.84% | 10.20% | 5.95% | 18.52% |
| 2011 | 60.41% | 11.45% | 5.63% | 18.86% |
| 2012 | 60.50% | 11.42% | 5.63% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 61.24% | 11.11% | 5.73% | 18.66% |
| 2014 | 60.55% | 11.28% | 5.77% | 18.94% |
| 2015 | 60.86% | 10.77% | 5.98% | 18.67% |
| 2016 | 59.66% | 11.00% | 5.91% | 19.45% |
| 2017 | 59.78% | 10.81% | 5.93% | 19.73% |
| 2018 | 60.10% | 9.69% | 6.34% | 20.28% |
| 2019 | 59.43% | 9.86% | 6.15% | 20.25% |
| 2020 | 57.61% | 9.71% | 6.63% | 20.37% |
| 2021 | 56.06% | 8.95% | 6.49% | 21.91% |
Stock selector wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino stock selectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown stock selectors have the lowest average salary at $40,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,229 |
| White | $40,472 |
| Black or African American | $40,496 |
| Asian | $40,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,679 |
Average stock selector age
See how the average age of stock selectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Stock selector 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 |
Stock selector age breakdown
The average age of stock selectors is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the stock selector population.
Stock selector age breakdown
| Stock Selector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Stock selector educational attainment
The most common degree for stock selectors is high school diploma, with 50% of stock selectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Stock selectors by degree level
| Stock selector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Stock selector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stock selectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,742 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stock selectors earn a median annual income of $43,702 compared to $40,795 for stock selectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,742 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,888 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,702 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,795 |
Stock selector employment statistics
Most stock selectors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where stock selectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stock selectors work.
Stock selector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Stock selector jobs by company type
Employees with the stock selector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stock selectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stock selector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 66% |
Stock selector jobs by industry
The most common industries for stock selectors are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Stock selector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Stock selector turnover and employment statistics
Stock selector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stock selectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stock selector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stock selector 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 stock selector tenure
The average stock selector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 242 stock selectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Stock selector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Stock selector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stock selectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Selector | 6.40% | - |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Mailman | 9.48% | 9,024 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Expediter Clerk | 10.63% | 68,761 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar stock selector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Mailman | 9.48% | 9,024 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Expediter Clerk | 10.63% | 68,761 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by stock selectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Stock selector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |