Wholesale representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Wholesale representative gender statistics
42.9% of wholesale representatives are women and 57.1% of wholesale representatives are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Wholesale representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Wholesale representative gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,291
Female income
$59,956
Wholesale representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wholesale representative positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of wholesale representatives are female.
Wholesale representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2011 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2012 | 61.00% | 39.00% |
| 2013 | 59.89% | 40.11% |
| 2014 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2015 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2016 | 58.61% | 41.39% |
| 2017 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2018 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2019 | 57.79% | 42.21% |
| 2020 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2021 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
Wholesale representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared wholesale 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% |
| Wholesale Representative | 57% | 43% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Wholesale representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wholesale representatives is White, which makes up 73.0% of all wholesale representatives. Comparatively, 14.1% of wholesale representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of wholesale representatives are Asian.
- White, 73.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Wholesale representative race
| Wholesale representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Wholesale representative race and ethnicity over time
See how wholesale representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wholesale representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.87% | 3.90% | 4.25% | 11.39% |
| 2011 | 78.36% | 3.78% | 4.58% | 11.92% |
| 2012 | 78.43% | 3.69% | 4.57% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 77.82% | 3.93% | 4.45% | 12.34% |
| 2014 | 76.92% | 4.12% | 4.54% | 12.82% |
| 2015 | 77.32% | 3.89% | 4.53% | 12.63% |
| 2016 | 76.83% | 3.62% | 4.59% | 13.23% |
| 2017 | 76.96% | 3.92% | 4.47% | 12.93% |
| 2018 | 76.63% | 3.80% | 4.59% | 13.21% |
| 2019 | 76.58% | 3.70% | 4.70% | 13.32% |
| 2020 | 74.95% | 3.81% | 4.60% | 13.14% |
| 2021 | 72.99% | 3.82% | 5.13% | 14.12% |
Wholesale representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white wholesale representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wholesale representatives have the lowest average salary at $58,529.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,325 |
| White | $69,461 |
| Black or African American | $58,529 |
| Asian | $65,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,689 |
Average wholesale representative age
See how the average age of wholesale representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wholesale 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 |
Wholesale representative age breakdown
The average age of wholesale representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the wholesale representative population.
Wholesale representative age breakdown
| Wholesale Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Wholesale representative educational attainment
The most common degree for wholesale representatives is bachelor's degree, with 62% of wholesale representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wholesale representatives by degree level
| Wholesale representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wholesale representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wholesale representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,245 annually. With a Doctorate degree, wholesale representatives earn a median annual income of $85,234 compared to $77,391 for wholesale representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,245 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,391 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,234 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,273 |
Wholesale representative employment statistics
Most wholesale representatives work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where wholesale representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wholesale representatives work.
Wholesale representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Wholesale representative jobs by company type
Employees with the wholesale representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wholesale representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wholesale representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Wholesale representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for wholesale representatives are retail, finance and manufacturing.
Wholesale representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Finance | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Wholesale representative turnover and employment statistics
Wholesale representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wholesale representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wholesale representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wholesale 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 wholesale representative tenure
The average wholesale representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 544 wholesale representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Wholesale representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Wholesale representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wholesale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Sales Person | 7.09% | 378,132 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Counter | 8.34% | 15,729 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar wholesale representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Sales Person | 7.09% | 378,132 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Counter | 8.34% | 15,729 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by wholesale representatives
The most common foreign language among wholesale representatives is Spanish at 41.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 41.4%
- French, 10.3%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Vietnamese, 3.4%
- Other, 31.1%
Wholesale representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.4% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Vietnamese | 3.4% |
| Other | 31.1% |