Commission broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Commission broker gender statistics
51.0% of commission brokers are women and 49.0% of commission brokers are men.
- Female, 51.0%
- Male, 49.0%
Commission broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% |
| Male | 49.0% |
Commission broker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,548
Female income
$51,520
Commission broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commission broker positions over time. Currently, 51.0% of commission brokers are female.
Commission broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 2011 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2012 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2013 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2014 | 50.26% | 49.74% |
| 2015 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2016 | 50.54% | 49.46% |
| 2017 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2018 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2019 | 49.70% | 50.30% |
| 2020 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2021 | 48.98% | 51.02% |
Commission broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared commission brokers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Commission Broker | 49% | 51% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Commission broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commission brokers is White, which makes up 79.0% of all commission brokers. Comparatively, 9.8% of commission brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of commission brokers are Asian.
- White, 79.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commission broker race
| Commission broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commission broker race and ethnicity over time
See how commission broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commission broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.84% | 3.19% | 3.42% | 7.05% |
| 2011 | 84.34% | 3.07% | 3.75% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 84.40% | 2.98% | 3.74% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 83.79% | 3.23% | 3.62% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 82.89% | 3.41% | 3.71% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 83.29% | 3.19% | 3.70% | 8.29% |
| 2016 | 82.81% | 2.92% | 3.76% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 82.93% | 3.22% | 3.64% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 82.60% | 3.10% | 3.76% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 82.55% | 3.00% | 3.87% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 80.92% | 3.11% | 3.77% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 78.97% | 3.11% | 4.30% | 9.78% |
Commission broker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,681 |
| White | $56,859 |
| Black or African American | $50,695 |
| Asian | $54,940 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,771 |
Average commission broker age
See how the average age of commission brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commission broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Commission broker age breakdown
The average age of commission brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the commission broker population.
Commission broker age breakdown
| Commission Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Commission broker educational attainment
The most common degree for commission brokers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of commission brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Commission brokers by degree level
| Commission broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Commission broker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,761 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,131 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,215 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,787 |
Commission broker employment statistics
Company size where commission brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commission brokers work.
Commission broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Commission broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for commission brokers are health care, insurance and finance.
Commission broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Insurance | 19% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Commission broker turnover and employment statistics
Commission broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commission brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commission broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commission broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average commission broker tenure
The average commission broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 commission brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Commission broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Commission broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commission Broker | 6.15% | - |
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Tanning Consultant | 7.09% | 12,822 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance Service Representative | 7.29% | 220,519 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Similar commission broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Tanning Consultant | 7.09% | 12,822 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance Service Representative | 7.29% | 220,519 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by commission brokers
The most common foreign language among commission brokers is Carrier at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Commission broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |