Bond underwriter demographics and statistics in the US
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Bond underwriter gender statistics
45.3% of bond underwriters are women and 54.7% of bond underwriters are men.
- Male, 54.7%
- Female, 45.3%
Bond underwriter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.7% |
| Female | 45.3% |
Bond underwriter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,030
Female income
$77,574
Bond underwriter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bond underwriter positions over time. Currently, 45.3% of bond underwriters are female.
Bond underwriter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.20% | 54.80% |
| 2011 | 49.04% | 50.96% |
| 2012 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
| 2013 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
| 2014 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2015 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2016 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2017 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2018 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
| 2019 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| 2020 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
| 2021 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
Bond underwriter related jobs gender ratio
We compared bond underwriters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Bond Underwriter | 55% | 45% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Bond underwriter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bond underwriters is White, which makes up 72.8% of all bond underwriters. Comparatively, 10.4% of bond underwriters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of bond underwriters are Black or African American.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Bond underwriter race
| Bond underwriter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Bond underwriter race and ethnicity over time
See how bond underwriter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bond underwriter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.61% | 8.60% | 5.71% | 9.22% |
| 2011 | 74.16% | 9.79% | 4.81% | 9.40% |
| 2012 | 72.49% | 9.53% | 6.25% | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 73.94% | 9.27% | 6.28% | 8.40% |
| 2014 | 73.38% | 10.26% | 4.81% | 9.78% |
| 2015 | 71.89% | 10.12% | 5.63% | 10.41% |
| 2016 | 70.81% | 10.76% | 5.22% | 11.04% |
| 2017 | 71.66% | 7.75% | 7.93% | 10.72% |
| 2018 | 72.28% | 7.84% | 7.35% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 71.44% | 9.12% | 6.69% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 69.94% | 9.19% | 5.47% | 11.75% |
| 2021 | 72.82% | 8.03% | 5.89% | 10.38% |
Bond underwriter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown bond underwriters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bond underwriters have the lowest average salary at $74,511.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,618 |
| White | $81,634 |
| Black or African American | $74,511 |
| Asian | $81,363 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,331 |
Average bond underwriter age
See how the average age of bond underwriters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Bond underwriter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 38 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 47.5 |
Bond underwriter age breakdown
The average age of bond underwriters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the bond underwriter population.
Bond underwriter age breakdown
| Bond Underwriter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Bond underwriter educational attainment
The most common degree for bond underwriters is bachelor's degree, with 85% of bond underwriters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Bond underwriters by degree level
| Bond underwriter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Bond underwriter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bond underwriters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,653 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bond underwriters earn a median annual income of $86,045 compared to $67,898 for bond underwriters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,653 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,197 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,045 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,898 |
Bond underwriter employment statistics
Company size where bond underwriters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bond underwriters work.
Bond underwriter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Bond underwriter jobs by industry
The most common industries for bond underwriters are insurance, finance and health care.
Bond underwriter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Bond underwriter turnover and employment statistics
Bond underwriter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bond underwriters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bond underwriter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bond underwriter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average bond underwriter tenure
The average bond underwriter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 191 bond underwriters resumes in Zippia's database.
Bond underwriter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Bond underwriter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bond underwriters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking Analyst | 7.33% | 52,791 |
| Information Systems Auditor | 7.40% | 131,621 |
| Tax Associate | 7.56% | 42,019 |
| Merchandise Appraiser | 7.65% | 7,929 |
| Bond Underwriter | 8.77% | - |
| Budget/Finance Analyst | 12.94% | 94,906 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Similar bond underwriter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking Analyst | 7.33% | 52,791 |
| Information Systems Auditor | 7.40% | 131,621 |
| Tax Associate | 7.56% | 42,019 |
| Merchandise Appraiser | 7.65% | 7,929 |
| Budget/Finance Analyst | 12.94% | 94,906 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Foreign languages spoken by bond underwriters
The most common foreign language among bond underwriters is Carrier at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Carrier, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Bond underwriter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |