Wholesale buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wholesale buyer gender statistics
26.5% of wholesale buyers are women and 73.5% of wholesale buyers are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Wholesale buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Wholesale buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,161
Female income
$54,854
Wholesale buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wholesale buyer positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of wholesale buyers are female.
Wholesale buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2011 | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| 2012 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2013 | 72.05% | 27.95% |
| 2014 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2016 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2017 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
| 2018 | 68.77% | 31.23% |
| 2019 | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 2020 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2021 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
Wholesale buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wholesale buyers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Wholesale Buyer | 74% | 27% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Wholesale buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wholesale buyers is White, which makes up 63.5% of all wholesale buyers. Comparatively, 18.2% of wholesale buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of wholesale buyers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Wholesale buyer race
| Wholesale buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Wholesale buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how wholesale buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wholesale buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.37% | 6.46% | 5.59% | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 70.43% | 6.85% | 6.04% | 14.48% |
| 2012 | 68.71% | 6.97% | 6.49% | 15.57% |
| 2013 | 69.74% | 7.22% | 6.25% | 14.75% |
| 2014 | 67.30% | 9.13% | 5.69% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 69.05% | 6.78% | 6.90% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 68.34% | 7.12% | 6.57% | 15.84% |
| 2017 | 67.94% | 8.09% | 6.25% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 67.85% | 9.02% | 5.33% | 15.49% |
| 2019 | 67.52% | 7.45% | 6.06% | 16.46% |
| 2020 | 63.84% | 7.17% | 7.31% | 17.49% |
| 2021 | 63.46% | 7.80% | 5.68% | 18.20% |
Wholesale buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wholesale buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wholesale buyers have the lowest average salary at $53,147.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,602 |
| White | $57,579 |
| Black or African American | $53,147 |
| Asian | $58,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,962 |
Average wholesale buyer age
See how the average age of wholesale buyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wholesale buyer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33.5 |
Wholesale buyer age breakdown
The average age of wholesale buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the wholesale buyer population.
Wholesale buyer age breakdown
| Wholesale Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Wholesale buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for wholesale buyers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of wholesale buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wholesale buyers by degree level
| Wholesale buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wholesale buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wholesale buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,859 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wholesale buyers earn a median annual income of $61,623 compared to $52,860 for wholesale buyers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,859 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,746 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,623 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,860 |
Wholesale buyer employment statistics
Company size where wholesale buyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wholesale buyers work.
Wholesale buyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Wholesale buyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wholesale buyers are retail, manufacturing and finance.
Wholesale buyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Wholesale buyer turnover and employment statistics
Wholesale buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wholesale buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wholesale buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wholesale buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 6.28% |
Average wholesale buyer tenure
The average wholesale buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 wholesale buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wholesale buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Wholesale buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wholesale buyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Wholesale Buyer | 8.57% | - |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Profiler | 10.00% | 752 |
| Sustainable Business Operations Specialist | 11.05% | 122,734 |
| Licensing Coordinator | 11.64% | 16,798 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Similar wholesale buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Profiler | 10.00% | 752 |
| Sustainable Business Operations Specialist | 11.05% | 122,734 |
| Licensing Coordinator | 11.64% | 16,798 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Foreign languages spoken by wholesale buyers
The most common foreign language among wholesale buyers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Tibetan, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Wholesale buyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Tibetan | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
