Traveling representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Traveling representative gender statistics
69.9% of traveling representatives are women and 30.1% of traveling representatives are men.
- Female, 69.9%
- Male, 30.1%
Traveling representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.9% |
| Male | 30.1% |
Traveling representative gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,878
Female income
$33,209
Traveling representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traveling representative positions over time. Currently, 69.9% of traveling representatives are female.
Traveling representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.05% | 71.95% |
| 2011 | 28.31% | 71.69% |
| 2012 | 27.56% | 72.44% |
| 2013 | 28.68% | 71.32% |
| 2014 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2015 | 26.90% | 73.10% |
| 2016 | 28.36% | 71.64% |
| 2017 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
| 2018 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2019 | 29.06% | 70.94% |
| 2020 | 23.04% | 76.96% |
| 2021 | 30.11% | 69.89% |
Traveling representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared traveling representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Traveling Representative | 30% | 70% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Traveling representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among traveling representatives is White, which makes up 66.4% of all traveling representatives. Comparatively, 13.4% of traveling representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of traveling representatives are Asian.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Traveling representative race
| Traveling representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Traveling representative race and ethnicity over time
See how traveling representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traveling representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.35% | 7.82% | 6.98% | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 68.41% | 9.33% | 7.99% | 11.86% |
| 2012 | 73.18% | 7.53% | 5.08% | 12.21% |
| 2013 | 70.43% | 7.97% | 7.74% | 11.38% |
| 2014 | 68.71% | 10.47% | 6.70% | 10.90% |
| 2015 | 67.90% | 8.53% | 7.60% | 13.13% |
| 2016 | 69.14% | 8.17% | 7.75% | 12.66% |
| 2017 | 66.94% | 9.17% | 9.06% | 11.71% |
| 2018 | 69.17% | 8.07% | 8.86% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 63.92% | 10.90% | 10.12% | 12.35% |
| 2020 | 69.51% | 7.81% | 6.70% | 10.80% |
| 2021 | 66.35% | 7.46% | 8.18% | 13.42% |
Traveling representative wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,380 |
| White | $34,399 |
| Black or African American | $33,262 |
| Asian | $33,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,416 |
Average traveling representative age
See how the average age of traveling representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traveling representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 57 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 56.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 47 |
Traveling representative age breakdown
The average age of traveling representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 84% of the traveling representative population.
Traveling representative age breakdown
| Traveling Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 84% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Traveling representative educational attainment
The most common degree for traveling representatives is bachelor's degree, with 60% of traveling representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Traveling representatives by degree level
| Traveling representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Traveling representative wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,938 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,451 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,264 |
Traveling representative employment statistics
Most traveling representatives work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where traveling representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where traveling representatives work.
Traveling representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Traveling representative jobs by company type
Employees with the traveling representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most traveling representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traveling representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Traveling representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for traveling representatives are hospitality, professional and health care.
Traveling representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Traveling representative turnover and employment statistics
Traveling representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for traveling representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traveling representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traveling representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 5.19% |
| 2014 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 19.74% |
Average traveling representative tenure
The average traveling representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 398 traveling representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Traveling representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Traveling representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of traveling representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Sales Representative | 5.13% | 175,865 |
| Corporate Bond Trader | 5.67% | 14,053 |
| Field Agent | 6.79% | 96,067 |
| Account Executive, Advertising & Sales | 9.53% | 132,711 |
| Traveling Representative | 17.39% | - |
Similar traveling representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Sales Representative | 5.13% | 175,865 |
| Corporate Bond Trader | 5.67% | 14,053 |
| Field Agent | 6.79% | 96,067 |
| Account Executive, Advertising & Sales | 9.53% | 132,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by traveling representatives
The most common foreign language among traveling representatives is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 13.9%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 13.9%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Filipino, 2.8%
- Other, 19.4%
Traveling representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 13.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Filipino | 2.8% |
| Other | 19.4% |