Bond trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Bond trader gender statistics
19.0% of bond traders are women and 81.0% of bond traders are men.
- Male, 81.0%
- Female, 19.0%
Bond trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.0% |
| Female | 19.0% |
Bond trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,577
Female income
$91,822
Bond trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bond trader positions over time. Currently, 19.0% of bond traders are female.
Bond trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
| 2011 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2012 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2013 | 76.47% | 23.53% |
| 2014 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2015 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2016 | 77.68% | 22.32% |
| 2017 | 77.22% | 22.78% |
| 2018 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2019 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2020 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2021 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
Bond trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared bond traders 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% |
| Bond Trader | 81% | 19% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Bond trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bond traders is White, which makes up 67.0% of all bond traders. Comparatively, 11.8% of bond traders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of bond traders are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bond trader race
| Bond trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bond trader race and ethnicity over time
See how bond trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bond trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.48% | 6.29% | 7.14% | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 74.60% | 5.92% | 7.97% | 10.06% |
| 2012 | 72.96% | 5.97% | 8.01% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 73.43% | 5.24% | 8.63% | 10.63% |
| 2014 | 73.87% | 5.69% | 8.33% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 73.51% | 5.82% | 8.61% | 10.20% |
| 2016 | 71.98% | 5.50% | 8.92% | 11.77% |
| 2017 | 72.27% | 5.37% | 8.71% | 11.54% |
| 2018 | 70.43% | 5.38% | 10.16% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 72.32% | 5.73% | 9.49% | 10.58% |
| 2020 | 69.32% | 5.69% | 9.31% | 12.13% |
| 2021 | 67.01% | 5.64% | 11.20% | 11.81% |
Bond trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown bond traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bond traders have the lowest average salary at $92,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,822 |
| White | $107,704 |
| Black or African American | $92,525 |
| Asian | $105,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,230 |
Average bond trader age
See how the average age of bond traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bond trader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Bond trader age breakdown
The average age of bond traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the bond trader population.
Bond trader age breakdown
| Bond Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Bond trader educational attainment
The most common degree for bond traders is bachelor's degree, with 79% of bond traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Bond traders by degree level
| Bond trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Bond trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bond traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $140,532 annually. With a Doctorate degree, bond traders earn a median annual income of $128,041 compared to $109,547 for bond traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $140,532 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,547 |
| Doctorate Degree | $128,041 |
Bond trader employment statistics
Company size where bond traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bond traders work.
Bond trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Bond trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for bond traders are finance, retail and transportation.
Bond trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 58% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Bond trader turnover and employment statistics
Bond trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bond traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bond trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bond trader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average bond trader tenure
The average bond trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 bond traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Bond trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Bond trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bond traders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Needs Sales Person | 5.13% | 31,544 |
| Bond Trader | 5.67% | - |
| District Agent | 6.79% | 43,148 |
| Time Buyer | 9.53% | 9,110 |
| Travel Service Consultant | 17.39% | 12,772 |
Similar bond trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Needs Sales Person | 5.13% | 31,544 |
| District Agent | 6.79% | 43,148 |
| Time Buyer | 9.53% | 9,110 |
| Travel Service Consultant | 17.39% | 12,772 |
Foreign languages spoken by bond traders
The most common foreign language among bond traders is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 18.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Mandarin, 18.2%
- Chinese, 18.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Dutch, 9.1%
Bond trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Mandarin | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Dutch | 9.1% |