Affiliate broker demographics and statistics in the US
Affiliate broker demographics research summary. Zippia estimates affiliate broker demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our affiliate broker estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about affiliate brokers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 142,675 affiliate brokers currently employed in the United States.
- 54.1% of all affiliate brokers are women, while 45.9% are men.
- The average affiliate broker age is 49 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of affiliate brokers is White (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%), Asian (7.1%) and Black or African American (5.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 13% of all affiliate brokers are LGBT.
- Affiliate brokers are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Affiliate broker demographics by:
Affiliate broker gender statistics
54.1% of affiliate brokers are women and 45.9% of affiliate brokers are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Affiliate broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Affiliate broker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,700
Female income
$49,182
Affiliate broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in affiliate broker positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of affiliate brokers are female.
Affiliate broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2011 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2012 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2013 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2014 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2015 | 47.51% | 52.49% |
| 2016 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2017 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2018 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
| 2019 | 47.66% | 52.34% |
| 2020 | 47.88% | 52.12% |
| 2021 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
Affiliate broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared affiliate brokers 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% |
| Affiliate Broker | 46% | 54% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Affiliate broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among affiliate brokers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all affiliate brokers. Comparatively, 11.0% of affiliate brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of affiliate brokers are Asian.
- White, 71.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Affiliate broker race
| Affiliate broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Affiliate broker race and ethnicity over time
See how affiliate broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Affiliate broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.28% | 5.76% | 5.65% | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 77.76% | 5.70% | 6.28% | 8.41% |
| 2012 | 77.98% | 5.83% | 5.54% | 8.71% |
| 2013 | 77.61% | 5.82% | 5.75% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 77.38% | 5.97% | 5.80% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 77.37% | 5.68% | 5.71% | 9.39% |
| 2016 | 76.69% | 5.26% | 6.40% | 9.95% |
| 2017 | 75.36% | 5.65% | 6.44% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 75.70% | 5.55% | 6.57% | 9.98% |
| 2019 | 76.13% | 5.65% | 6.52% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 5.86% | 7.04% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 71.25% | 5.94% | 7.08% | 11.03% |
Affiliate broker wage gap by race
According to our data, white affiliate brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american affiliate brokers have the lowest average salary at $49,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,514 |
| White | $55,195 |
| Black or African American | $49,346 |
| Asian | $54,360 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,306 |
Average affiliate broker age
See how the average age of affiliate brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Affiliate broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 47 |
| Asian | 46 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
Affiliate broker age breakdown
The average age of affiliate brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the affiliate broker population.
Affiliate broker age breakdown
| Affiliate Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Affiliate broker educational attainment
The most common degree for affiliate brokers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of affiliate brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Affiliate brokers by degree level
| Affiliate broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Affiliate broker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, affiliate brokers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,197 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, affiliate brokers earn a median annual income of $56,113 compared to $55,978 for affiliate brokers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,197 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,113 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,978 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,802 |
Affiliate broker employment statistics
Most affiliate brokers work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where affiliate brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where affiliate brokers work.
Affiliate broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Affiliate broker jobs by company type
Employees with the affiliate broker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most affiliate brokers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Affiliate broker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 6% |
Affiliate broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for affiliate brokers are real estate, manufacturing and finance.
Affiliate broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Affiliate broker turnover and employment statistics
Affiliate broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for affiliate brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Affiliate broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Affiliate broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average affiliate broker tenure
The average affiliate broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 787 affiliate brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Affiliate broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Affiliate broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of affiliate brokers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Commercial Sales Person | 6.51% | 74,388 |
| Party Director | 6.75% | 5,744 |
| Fuller Brush Worker | 7.95% | 19,363 |
| Advertisement Distributor | 8.25% | 2,614 |
| Outbound Associate | 11.06% | 4,594 |
| Affiliate Broker | 12.76% | - |
Similar affiliate broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Commercial Sales Person | 6.51% | 74,388 |
| Party Director | 6.75% | 5,744 |
| Fuller Brush Worker | 7.95% | 19,363 |
| Advertisement Distributor | 8.25% | 2,614 |
| Outbound Associate | 11.06% | 4,594 |
Foreign languages spoken by affiliate brokers
The most common foreign language among affiliate brokers is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- German, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Affiliate broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
