Buyer broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Buyer broker gender statistics
39.7% of buyer brokers are women and 60.3% of buyer brokers are men.
- Male, 60.3%
- Female, 39.7%
Buyer broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.3% |
| Female | 39.7% |
Buyer broker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,834
Female income
$52,887
Buyer broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buyer broker positions over time. Currently, 39.7% of buyer brokers are female.
Buyer broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2011 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
| 2012 | 62.30% | 37.70% |
| 2013 | 62.60% | 37.40% |
| 2014 | 60.31% | 39.69% |
| 2015 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2016 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2017 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2018 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2019 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2020 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
| 2021 | 60.29% | 39.71% |
Buyer broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared buyer 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% |
| Buyer Broker | 60% | 40% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Buyer broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buyer brokers is White, which makes up 69.9% of all buyer brokers. Comparatively, 13.3% of buyer brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of buyer brokers are Asian.
- White, 69.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Buyer broker race
| Buyer broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Buyer broker race and ethnicity over time
See how buyer broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buyer broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.95% | 5.13% | 5.45% | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 76.43% | 5.08% | 6.08% | 10.63% |
| 2012 | 76.65% | 5.20% | 5.34% | 10.93% |
| 2013 | 76.28% | 5.19% | 5.56% | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 76.05% | 5.35% | 5.60% | 11.25% |
| 2015 | 76.04% | 5.05% | 5.51% | 11.61% |
| 2016 | 75.36% | 4.63% | 6.20% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 74.04% | 5.02% | 6.25% | 12.68% |
| 2018 | 74.37% | 4.92% | 6.38% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 74.80% | 5.03% | 6.33% | 11.88% |
| 2020 | 71.93% | 5.24% | 6.85% | 12.45% |
| 2021 | 69.92% | 5.31% | 6.88% | 13.25% |
Buyer broker wage gap by race
According to our data, white buyer brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american buyer brokers have the lowest average salary at $53,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,510 |
| White | $57,899 |
| Black or African American | $53,025 |
| Asian | $57,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,671 |
Average buyer broker age
See how the average age of buyer brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Buyer 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 |
Buyer broker age breakdown
The average age of buyer brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the buyer broker population.
Buyer broker age breakdown
| Buyer Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Buyer broker educational attainment
The most common degree for buyer brokers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of buyer brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 31%
- Master's, 6%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Buyer brokers by degree level
| Buyer broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Buyer broker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, buyer brokers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,356 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, buyer brokers earn a median annual income of $58,653 compared to $58,543 for buyer brokers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,356 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,121 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,653 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,565 |
Buyer broker employment statistics
Company size where buyer brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where buyer brokers work.
Buyer broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Buyer broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for buyer brokers are real estate, transportation and manufacturing.
Buyer broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 21% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Buyer broker turnover and employment statistics
Buyer broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for buyer brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Buyer broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Buyer 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 buyer broker tenure
The average buyer broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 buyer brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Buyer broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 32% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Buyer broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buyer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 149,614 |
| Ambassador | 6.75% | 12,932 |
| Lunch Truck Operator | 7.95% | 72,338 |
| Blood Donor Recruiter | 8.25% | 27,256 |
| Telemarketing Sales Representative | 11.06% | 193,861 |
| Buyer Broker | 12.76% | - |
Similar buyer broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 149,614 |
| Ambassador | 6.75% | 12,932 |
| Lunch Truck Operator | 7.95% | 72,338 |
| Blood Donor Recruiter | 8.25% | 27,256 |
| Telemarketing Sales Representative | 11.06% | 193,861 |
Foreign languages spoken by buyer brokers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Buyer broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
