Advertising agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Advertising agent gender statistics
57.7% of advertising agents are women and 42.3% of advertising agents are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Advertising agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Advertising agent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,807
Female income
$35,109
Advertising agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advertising agent positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of advertising agents are female.
Advertising agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2011 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2012 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
| 2013 | 39.77% | 60.23% |
| 2014 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2015 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2016 | 39.07% | 60.93% |
| 2017 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2018 | 36.73% | 63.27% |
| 2019 | 37.31% | 62.69% |
| 2020 | 37.40% | 62.60% |
| 2021 | 42.26% | 57.74% |
Advertising agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared advertising agents 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% |
| Advertising Agent | 42% | 58% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Advertising agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advertising agents is White, which makes up 71.6% of all advertising agents. Comparatively, 13.3% of advertising agents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of advertising agents are Black or African American.
- White, 71.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Advertising agent race
| Advertising agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Advertising agent race and ethnicity over time
See how advertising agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advertising agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.68% | 7.45% | 4.15% | 12.22% |
| 2011 | 74.13% | 9.46% | 3.41% | 11.36% |
| 2012 | 73.08% | 8.50% | 4.18% | 12.11% |
| 2013 | 71.66% | 9.76% | 3.54% | 12.62% |
| 2014 | 71.14% | 8.88% | 3.99% | 13.95% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 7.93% | 3.96% | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 71.11% | 8.22% | 4.84% | 13.20% |
| 2017 | 72.69% | 8.84% | 3.87% | 13.42% |
| 2018 | 73.17% | 6.42% | 5.03% | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 74.59% | 6.69% | 4.10% | 12.27% |
| 2020 | 70.96% | 7.10% | 4.89% | 12.44% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 5.95% | 4.57% | 13.33% |
Advertising agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian advertising agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advertising agents have the lowest average salary at $31,681.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,343 |
| White | $37,299 |
| Black or African American | $31,681 |
| Asian | $39,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,915 |
Average advertising agent age
See how the average age of advertising agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advertising agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 45 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 47.5 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Advertising agent age breakdown
The average age of advertising agents is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the advertising agent population.
Advertising agent age breakdown
| Advertising Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Advertising agent educational attainment
The most common degree for advertising agents is bachelor's degree, with 46% of advertising agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Advertising agents by degree level
| Advertising agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Advertising agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advertising agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,879 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, advertising agents earn a median annual income of $32,585 compared to $32,195 for advertising agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,585 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,879 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,195 |
Advertising agent employment statistics
Most advertising agents work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where advertising agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advertising agents work.
Advertising agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Advertising agent jobs by company type
Employees with the advertising agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advertising agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advertising agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Advertising agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for advertising agents are media, professional and technology.
Advertising agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 21% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Advertising agent turnover and employment statistics
Advertising agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advertising agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advertising agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advertising agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.75% |
| 2011 | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 7.24% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 4.09% |
| 2017 | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 3.75% |
| 2020 | 7.25% |
| 2021 | 7.44% |
Average advertising agent tenure
The average advertising agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 308 advertising agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Advertising agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Advertising agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advertising agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Trading Analyst | 5.13% | 6,550 |
| Floor Trader | 5.67% | 33,369 |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Advertising Agent | 9.53% | - |
| Commissary Agent | 17.39% | 26,445 |
Similar advertising agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Trading Analyst | 5.13% | 6,550 |
| Floor Trader | 5.67% | 33,369 |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Commissary Agent | 17.39% | 26,445 |
Foreign languages spoken by advertising agents
The most common foreign language among advertising agents is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Vietnamese, 4.5%
- Other, 13.7%
Advertising agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Vietnamese | 4.5% |
| Other | 13.7% |