Career agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Career agent demographics by:
Career agent gender statistics
49.3% of career agents are women and 50.7% of career agents are men.
- Male, 50.7%
- Female, 49.3%
Career agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Career agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,390
Female income
$45,609
Career agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career agent positions over time. Currently, 49.3% of career agents are female.
Career agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.37% | 46.63% |
| 2011 | 53.58% | 46.42% |
| 2012 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
| 2013 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2014 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2015 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2016 | 52.80% | 47.20% |
| 2017 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2018 | 52.39% | 47.61% |
| 2019 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2020 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2021 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
Career agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared career agents 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% |
| Career Agent | 51% | 49% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Career agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career agents is White, which makes up 66.5% of all career agents. Comparatively, 15.7% of career agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of career agents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Career agent race
| Career agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Career agent race and ethnicity over time
See how career agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.96% | 7.83% | 3.80% | 12.22% |
| 2011 | 74.51% | 7.82% | 3.91% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 73.61% | 8.20% | 4.05% | 12.47% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 8.82% | 4.14% | 12.61% |
| 2014 | 72.17% | 8.42% | 4.16% | 13.62% |
| 2015 | 70.50% | 9.23% | 3.99% | 14.47% |
| 2016 | 71.46% | 8.84% | 4.03% | 13.60% |
| 2017 | 70.13% | 9.12% | 4.60% | 14.22% |
| 2018 | 71.02% | 7.86% | 4.50% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 69.69% | 8.54% | 4.31% | 15.75% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 7.63% | 4.93% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 66.50% | 9.22% | 4.85% | 15.73% |
Career agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white career agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career agents have the lowest average salary at $46,730.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,730 |
| White | $51,775 |
| Black or African American | $46,730 |
| Asian | $50,080 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,775 |
Average career agent age
See how the average age of career agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Career agent age breakdown
The average age of career agents is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the career agent population.
Career agent age breakdown
| Career Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Career agent educational attainment
The most common degree for career agents is bachelor's degree, with 68% of career agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Career agents by degree level
| Career agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Career agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,981 annually. With a Master's degree, career agents earn a median annual income of $54,873 compared to $51,681 for career agents with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,873 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,594 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,981 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,681 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,446 |
Career agent employment statistics
Most career agents work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where career agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career agents work.
Career agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Career agent jobs by company type
Employees with the career agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Career agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 9% |
Career agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for career agents are insurance, finance and government.
Career agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Career agent turnover and employment statistics
Career agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 3.95% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3.58% |
Average career agent tenure
The average career agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 699 career agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Career agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Career agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive-Field | 5.13% | 160,285 |
| Floor Broker | 5.67% | 18,097 |
| Career Agent | 6.79% | - |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | 3,649 |
Similar career agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive-Field | 5.13% | 160,285 |
| Floor Broker | 5.67% | 18,097 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | 3,649 |
Foreign languages spoken by career agents
The most common foreign language among career agents is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Filipino, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 14.5%
Career agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Filipino | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.5% |
