Vendor demographics and statistics in the US
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Vendor gender statistics
44.6% of vendors are women and 55.4% of vendors are men.
- Male, 55.4%
- Female, 44.6%
Vendor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.4% |
| Female | 44.6% |
Vendor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,488
Female income
$54,293
Vendor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vendor positions over time. Currently, 44.6% of vendors are female.
Vendor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2011 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2012 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2013 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2014 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
| 2015 | 52.30% | 47.70% |
| 2016 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2017 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2018 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2019 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2020 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2021 | 55.35% | 44.65% |
Vendor related jobs gender ratio
We compared vendors 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% |
| Vendor | 55% | 45% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Vendor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vendors is White, which makes up 56.9% of all vendors. Comparatively, 21.1% of vendors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of vendors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Vendor race
| Vendor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Vendor race and ethnicity over time
See how vendor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vendor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.95% | 9.87% | 3.73% | 18.15% |
| 2011 | 61.45% | 12.00% | 3.90% | 19.81% |
| 2012 | 60.30% | 11.94% | 3.50% | 21.12% |
| 2013 | 60.39% | 12.02% | 3.70% | 20.88% |
| 2014 | 62.94% | 11.22% | 3.93% | 18.79% |
| 2015 | 63.11% | 10.42% | 3.67% | 19.18% |
| 2016 | 63.79% | 11.23% | 3.72% | 18.68% |
| 2017 | 63.80% | 9.90% | 4.41% | 19.08% |
| 2018 | 65.73% | 8.38% | 4.67% | 17.82% |
| 2019 | 65.03% | 7.65% | 4.50% | 19.72% |
| 2020 | 65.35% | 7.45% | 5.44% | 16.49% |
| 2021 | 56.86% | 9.14% | 5.93% | 21.07% |
Vendor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american vendors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White vendors have the lowest average salary at $53,748.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,442 |
| White | $53,748 |
| Black or African American | $59,503 |
| Asian | $55,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,875 |
Average vendor age
See how the average age of vendors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vendor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 44 |
Vendor age breakdown
The average age of vendors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the vendor population.
Vendor age breakdown
| Vendor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Vendor educational attainment
The most common degree for vendors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of vendors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Vendors by degree level
| Vendor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Vendor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vendors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,552 annually. With a Associate degree, vendors earn a median annual income of $54,700 compared to $52,260 for vendors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,260 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,552 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,700 |
Vendor employment statistics
Most vendors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where vendors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vendors work.
Vendor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Vendor jobs by company type
Employees with the vendor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vendors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Vendor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 3% |
Vendor jobs by industry
The most common industries for vendors are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.
Vendor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Vendor turnover and employment statistics
Vendor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vendors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vendor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vendor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 5.74% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 9.56% |
Average vendor tenure
The average vendor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 10,682 vendors resumes in Zippia's database.
Vendor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Vendor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vendors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Account Engineer | 6.51% | 71,608 |
| Dell Campus Representative | 6.75% | 2,016 |
| Vendor | 7.95% | - |
| Blood Donor Recruiter | 8.25% | 27,256 |
| Inbound Sales Specialist | 11.06% | 62,148 |
| Real Estate Teacher | 12.76% | 69,453 |
Similar vendor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Account Engineer | 6.51% | 71,608 |
| Dell Campus Representative | 6.75% | 2,016 |
| Blood Donor Recruiter | 8.25% | 27,256 |
| Inbound Sales Specialist | 11.06% | 62,148 |
| Real Estate Teacher | 12.76% | 69,453 |
Foreign languages spoken by vendors
The most common foreign language among vendors is Spanish at 65.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and German is the third-most popular at 3.5%.
- Spanish, 65.3%
- French, 8.7%
- German, 3.5%
- Chinese, 2.0%
- Italian, 2.0%
- Other, 18.5%
Vendor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.3% |
| French | 8.7% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2.0% |
| Italian | 2.0% |
| Other | 18.5% |
