Buyers' agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Buyers' agent gender statistics
56.0% of buyers' agents are women and 44.0% of buyers' agents are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
Buyers' agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
Buyers' agent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,629
Female income
$59,573
Buyers' agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buyers' agent positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of buyers' agents are female.
Buyers' agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
| 2011 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2012 | 43.88% | 56.12% |
| 2013 | 44.98% | 55.02% |
| 2014 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
| 2015 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2016 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2017 | 43.80% | 56.20% |
| 2018 | 44.54% | 55.46% |
| 2019 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2020 | 43.39% | 56.61% |
| 2021 | 43.98% | 56.02% |
Buyers' agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared buyers' agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Buyers' Agent | 44% | 56% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Buyers' agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buyers' agents is White, which makes up 65.8% of all buyers' agents. Comparatively, 12.5% of buyers' agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of buyers' agents are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Buyers' agent race
| Buyers' agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Buyers' agent race and ethnicity over time
See how buyers' agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buyers' agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.87% | 8.93% | 4.91% | 10.48% |
| 2011 | 72.23% | 10.02% | 5.87% | 10.08% |
| 2012 | 72.42% | 9.40% | 5.36% | 10.61% |
| 2013 | 73.09% | 9.73% | 5.89% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 71.99% | 8.90% | 6.94% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 73.43% | 8.76% | 6.29% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 70.75% | 9.72% | 6.09% | 10.96% |
| 2017 | 72.11% | 8.09% | 7.50% | 10.04% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 8.80% | 6.84% | 10.61% |
| 2019 | 70.70% | 8.63% | 6.97% | 11.32% |
| 2020 | 66.30% | 9.59% | 6.84% | 12.71% |
| 2021 | 65.78% | 9.12% | 7.43% | 12.49% |
Buyers' agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian buyers' agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown buyers' agents have the lowest average salary at $60,802.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,802 |
| White | $61,863 |
| Black or African American | $63,695 |
| Asian | $64,184 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,661 |
Average buyers' agent age
See how the average age of buyers' agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Buyers' agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Buyers' agent age breakdown
The average age of buyers' agents is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the buyers' agent population.
Buyers' agent age breakdown
| Buyers' Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Buyers' agent educational attainment
The most common degree for buyers' agents is bachelor's degree, with 64% of buyers' agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Buyers' agents by degree level
| Buyers' agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Buyers' agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, buyers' agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,730 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, buyers' agents earn a median annual income of $67,420 compared to $54,740 for buyers' agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,730 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,740 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,420 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,850 |
Buyers' agent employment statistics
Most buyers' agents work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where buyers' agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where buyers' agents work.
Buyers' agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Buyers' agent jobs by company type
Employees with the buyers' agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most buyers' agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Buyers' agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Buyers' agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for buyers' agents are real estate, professional and manufacturing.
Buyers' agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 47% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Buyers' agent turnover and employment statistics
Buyers' agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for buyers' agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Buyers' agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Buyers' agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average buyers' agent tenure
The average buyers' agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 873 buyers' agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Buyers' agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Buyers' agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buyers' 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Buyers' Agent | 7.17% | - |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Online Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 77,854 |
| Field Consultant | 11.05% | 64,289 |
| Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,161 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Similar buyers' agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Online Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 77,854 |
| Field Consultant | 11.05% | 64,289 |
| Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,161 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Foreign languages spoken by buyers' agents
The most common foreign language among buyers' agents is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 47.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Buyers' agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
