Style advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Style advisor gender statistics
89.5% of style advisors are women and 10.5% of style advisors are men.
- Female, 89.5%
- Male, 10.5%
Style advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.5% |
| Male | 10.5% |
Style advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,236
Female income
$36,699
Style advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in style advisor positions over time. Currently, 89.5% of style advisors are female.
Style advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.36% | 90.64% |
| 2011 | 9.25% | 90.75% |
| 2012 | 9.50% | 90.50% |
| 2013 | 9.50% | 90.50% |
| 2014 | 9.18% | 90.82% |
| 2015 | 9.49% | 90.51% |
| 2016 | 9.70% | 90.30% |
| 2017 | 9.81% | 90.19% |
| 2018 | 10.00% | 90.00% |
| 2019 | 9.69% | 90.31% |
| 2020 | 10.20% | 89.80% |
| 2021 | 10.51% | 89.49% |
Style advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared style advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Style Advisor | 11% | 89% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Style advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among style advisors is White, which makes up 56.5% of all style advisors. Comparatively, 20.3% of style advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of style advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Style advisor race
| Style advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Style advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how style advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Style advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.75% | 11.34% | 5.07% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 62.98% | 12.36% | 5.24% | 16.51% |
| 2012 | 62.69% | 11.88% | 5.39% | 16.97% |
| 2013 | 61.70% | 12.39% | 5.45% | 17.32% |
| 2014 | 61.65% | 11.99% | 5.88% | 17.42% |
| 2015 | 61.11% | 12.04% | 5.65% | 18.05% |
| 2016 | 60.91% | 11.70% | 5.64% | 18.35% |
| 2017 | 60.43% | 11.27% | 6.07% | 18.68% |
| 2018 | 60.54% | 11.02% | 5.75% | 19.18% |
| 2019 | 60.51% | 10.98% | 5.82% | 19.06% |
| 2020 | 58.01% | 10.97% | 6.19% | 19.46% |
| 2021 | 56.52% | 10.95% | 6.35% | 20.25% |
Style advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white style advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown style advisors have the lowest average salary at $37,825.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,825 |
| White | $38,615 |
| Black or African American | $37,893 |
| Asian | $38,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,426 |
Average style advisor age
See how the average age of style advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Style advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Style advisor age breakdown
The average age of style advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the style advisor population.
Style advisor age breakdown
| Style Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Style advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for style advisors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of style advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Style advisors by degree level
| Style advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Style advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, style advisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,546 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, style advisors earn a median annual income of $40,273 compared to $37,415 for style advisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,546 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,657 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,273 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,415 |
Style advisor employment statistics
Most style advisors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where style advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where style advisors work.
Style advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Style advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the style advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most style advisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Style advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 6% |
Style advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for style advisors are retail, manufacturing and non profits.
Style advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 45% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Style advisor turnover and employment statistics
Style advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for style advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Style advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Style advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average style advisor tenure
The average style advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,208 style advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Style advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Style advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of style advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Clerk | 3.66% | 75,025 |
| Timer | 3.76% | 2,000 |
| All Purpose Clerk | 5.05% | 66,390 |
| Style Advisor | 7.10% | - |
Similar style advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Clerk | 3.66% | 75,025 |
| Timer | 3.76% | 2,000 |
| All Purpose Clerk | 5.05% | 66,390 |
Foreign languages spoken by style advisors
The most common foreign language among style advisors is Spanish at 77.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 5.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 77.5%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- Hungarian, 2.5%
- Chinese, 2.5%
- Other, 10.0%
Style advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.5% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 2.5% |
| Hungarian | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.5% |
| Other | 10.0% |
