Tobacconist demographics and statistics in the US
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Tobacconist gender statistics
13.3% of tobacconists are women and 86.7% of tobacconists are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Tobacconist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Tobacconist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,022
Female income
$41,914
Tobacconist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tobacconist positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of tobacconists are female.
Tobacconist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| 2013 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2015 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2019 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2020 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Tobacconist related jobs gender ratio
We compared tobacconists 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% |
| Tobacconist | 87% | 13% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Tobacconist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tobacconists is White, which makes up 70.3% of all tobacconists. Comparatively, 12.4% of tobacconists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of tobacconists are Black or African American.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tobacconist race
| Tobacconist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tobacconist race and ethnicity over time
See how tobacconist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tobacconist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.06% | 6.34% | 4.87% | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 76.88% | 6.23% | 5.04% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 76.24% | 6.37% | 5.04% | 9.85% |
| 2013 | 75.84% | 6.60% | 5.20% | 9.91% |
| 2014 | 75.11% | 6.75% | 5.01% | 10.88% |
| 2015 | 75.05% | 6.35% | 5.30% | 10.99% |
| 2016 | 74.80% | 6.42% | 5.16% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 6.55% | 5.30% | 11.54% |
| 2018 | 74.04% | 6.35% | 5.31% | 11.57% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 6.27% | 5.41% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 71.62% | 6.04% | 5.33% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 70.33% | 6.34% | 5.78% | 12.40% |
Tobacconist wage gap by race
According to our data, white tobacconists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tobacconists have the lowest average salary at $44,698.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,294 |
| White | $46,834 |
| Black or African American | $44,698 |
| Asian | $45,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,406 |
Average tobacconist age
See how the average age of tobacconists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tobacconist 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 |
Tobacconist age breakdown
The average age of tobacconists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the tobacconist population.
Tobacconist age breakdown
| Tobacconist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Tobacconist educational attainment
The most common degree for tobacconists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of tobacconists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tobacconists by degree level
| Tobacconist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Tobacconist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tobacconists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,715 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tobacconists earn a median annual income of $48,216 compared to $41,129 for tobacconists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,715 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,550 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,216 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,129 |
Tobacconist turnover and employment statistics
Tobacconist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tobacconists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tobacconist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tobacconist 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 tobacconist tenure
The average tobacconist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 tobacconists resumes in Zippia's database.
Tobacconist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Tobacconist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tobacconists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Mobile Sales Consultant | 7.09% | 353,929 |
| Blood Donor Recruiter Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,248 |
| Finance Service Specialist | 7.29% | 131,509 |
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 8.34% | 43,789 |
| Tobacconist | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar tobacconist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Mobile Sales Consultant | 7.09% | 353,929 |
| Blood Donor Recruiter Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,248 |
| Finance Service Specialist | 7.29% | 131,509 |
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 8.34% | 43,789 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by tobacconists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tobacconist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |