Utility sales representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Utility sales representative demographics by:
Utility sales representative gender statistics
36.2% of utility sales representatives are women and 63.8% of utility sales representatives are men.
- Male, 63.8%
- Female, 36.2%
Utility sales representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.8% |
| Female | 36.2% |
Utility sales representative gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$129,358
Female income
$119,953
Utility sales representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility sales representative positions over time. Currently, 36.2% of utility sales representatives are female.
Utility sales representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.40% | 33.60% |
| 2011 | 66.46% | 33.54% |
| 2012 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2013 | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| 2014 | 64.96% | 35.04% |
| 2015 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2016 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2017 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2018 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2019 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2020 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2021 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
Utility sales representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared utility sales representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Utility Sales Representative | 64% | 36% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Utility sales representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility sales representatives is White, which makes up 73.3% of all utility sales representatives. Comparatively, 13.9% of utility sales representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of utility sales representatives are Asian.
- White, 73.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Utility sales representative race
| Utility sales representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Utility sales representative race and ethnicity over time
See how utility sales representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility sales representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.15% | 3.86% | 4.21% | 11.18% |
| 2011 | 78.65% | 3.75% | 4.55% | 11.72% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 3.65% | 4.53% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 78.10% | 3.90% | 4.42% | 12.14% |
| 2014 | 77.20% | 4.09% | 4.50% | 12.61% |
| 2015 | 77.60% | 3.86% | 4.49% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | 77.12% | 3.59% | 4.55% | 13.02% |
| 2017 | 77.24% | 3.89% | 4.43% | 12.73% |
| 2018 | 76.91% | 3.77% | 4.55% | 13.00% |
| 2019 | 76.86% | 3.67% | 4.66% | 13.11% |
| 2020 | 75.23% | 3.78% | 4.56% | 12.93% |
| 2021 | 73.28% | 3.78% | 5.09% | 13.91% |
Utility sales representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white utility sales representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utility sales representatives have the lowest average salary at $117,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $132,921 |
| White | $136,649 |
| Black or African American | $117,420 |
| Asian | $130,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $130,056 |
Average utility sales representative age
See how the average age of utility sales representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Utility sales representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Utility sales representative age breakdown
The average age of utility sales representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the utility sales representative population.
Utility sales representative age breakdown
| Utility Sales Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Utility sales representative educational attainment
The most common degree for utility sales representatives is bachelor's degree, with 44% of utility sales representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Utility sales representatives by degree level
| Utility sales representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Utility sales representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utility sales representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $172,300 annually. With a Doctorate degree, utility sales representatives earn a median annual income of $163,799 compared to $150,378 for utility sales representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $172,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $106,468 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $150,378 |
| Doctorate Degree | $163,799 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $111,616 |
Utility sales representative employment statistics
Most utility sales representatives work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where utility sales representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility sales representatives work.
Utility sales representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Utility sales representative jobs by company type
Employees with the utility sales representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utility sales representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Utility sales representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Utility sales representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for utility sales representatives are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Utility sales representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Utility sales representative turnover and employment statistics
Utility sales representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility sales representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility sales representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility sales representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average utility sales representative tenure
The average utility sales representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 333 utility sales representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility sales representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Utility sales representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Sales Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Store Associate | 7.09% | 495,423 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Sales Agent | 7.29% | 391,987 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | 8.34% | 46,009 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar utility sales representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Store Associate | 7.09% | 495,423 |
| District Supervisor | 7.23% | 28,842 |
| Sales Agent | 7.29% | 391,987 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | 8.34% | 46,009 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility sales representatives
The most common foreign language among utility sales representatives is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Cantonese, 9.1%
Utility sales representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Cantonese | 9.1% |