Telesales specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Telesales specialist gender statistics
56.5% of telesales specialists are women and 43.5% of telesales specialists are men.
- Female, 56.5%
- Male, 43.5%
Telesales specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% |
| Male | 43.5% |
Telesales specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,357
Female income
$45,544
Telesales specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telesales specialist positions over time. Currently, 56.5% of telesales specialists are female.
Telesales specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.43% | 65.57% |
| 2011 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2012 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2013 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2014 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2015 | 36.38% | 63.62% |
| 2016 | 34.43% | 65.57% |
| 2017 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2018 | 37.78% | 62.22% |
| 2019 | 32.04% | 67.96% |
| 2020 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2021 | 43.53% | 56.47% |
Telesales specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared telesales specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Telesales Specialist | 44% | 56% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Telesales specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telesales specialists is White, which makes up 56.1% of all telesales specialists. Comparatively, 17.8% of telesales specialists are Black or African American and 17.8% of telesales specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.1%
- Black or African American, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Telesales specialist race
| Telesales specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Telesales specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how telesales specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telesales specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 18.29% | 2.62% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 18.38% | 1.48% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 20.81% | 1.39% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 20.05% | 2.33% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 63.05% | 18.40% | 2.26% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 17.24% | 2.20% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 17.26% | 2.74% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 64.15% | 15.33% | 2.59% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 60.92% | 17.49% | 2.73% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 59.77% | 17.08% | 2.79% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 11.38% | 4.20% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 56.07% | 17.79% | 3.93% | 17.79% |
Telesales specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american telesales specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino telesales specialists have the lowest average salary at $45,188.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,538 |
| White | $48,179 |
| Black or African American | $51,836 |
| Asian | $45,462 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,188 |
Average telesales specialist age
See how the average age of telesales specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telesales specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 26.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 31 |
Telesales specialist age breakdown
The average age of telesales specialists is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the telesales specialist population.
Telesales specialist age breakdown
| Telesales Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Telesales specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for telesales specialists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of telesales specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Telesales specialists by degree level
| Telesales specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Telesales specialist employment statistics
Most telesales specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where telesales specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telesales specialists work.
Telesales specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Telesales specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the telesales specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telesales specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telesales specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Telesales specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for telesales specialists are professional, media and telecommunication.
Telesales specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Media | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Telesales specialist turnover and employment statistics
Telesales specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telesales specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telesales specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telesales specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.16% |
| 2011 | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 27.74% |
| 2013 | 24.57% |
| 2014 | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 22.37% |
| 2016 | 20.14% |
| 2017 | 13.49% |
| 2018 | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 17.10% |
Average telesales specialist tenure
The average telesales specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 384 telesales specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Telesales specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Telesales specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telesales specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Systems Engineer | 6.51% | 137,782 |
| Goodwill Ambassador | 6.75% | 10,490 |
| Party Plan Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 4,002 |
| Department Store Door Greeter | 8.25% | 73,267 |
| Telesales Specialist | 11.06% | - |
| Buyer Broker | 12.76% | 10,633 |
Similar telesales specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Systems Engineer | 6.51% | 137,782 |
| Goodwill Ambassador | 6.75% | 10,490 |
| Party Plan Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 4,002 |
| Department Store Door Greeter | 8.25% | 73,267 |
| Buyer Broker | 12.76% | 10,633 |
Foreign languages spoken by telesales specialists
The most common foreign language among telesales specialists is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
Telesales specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |