Commodity broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Commodity broker gender statistics
17.4% of commodity brokers are women and 82.6% of commodity brokers are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Commodity broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Commodity broker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,831
Female income
$54,372
Commodity broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commodity broker positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of commodity brokers are female.
Commodity broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.72% | 21.28% |
| 2011 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2012 | 78.59% | 21.41% |
| 2013 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
| 2014 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 2015 | 78.91% | 21.09% |
| 2016 | 79.51% | 20.49% |
| 2017 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2018 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2019 | 82.18% | 17.82% |
| 2020 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
Commodity broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared commodity brokers 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% |
| Commodity Broker | 83% | 17% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Commodity broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commodity brokers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all commodity brokers. Comparatively, 12.0% of commodity brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of commodity brokers are Asian.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commodity broker race
| Commodity broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commodity broker race and ethnicity over time
See how commodity broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commodity broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.66% | 6.35% | 5.71% | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 75.78% | 5.98% | 6.55% | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 74.14% | 6.03% | 6.58% | 11.82% |
| 2013 | 74.61% | 5.30% | 7.20% | 10.80% |
| 2014 | 75.05% | 5.75% | 6.90% | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 74.69% | 5.88% | 7.18% | 10.38% |
| 2016 | 73.16% | 5.57% | 7.50% | 11.95% |
| 2017 | 73.45% | 5.43% | 7.28% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 71.61% | 5.45% | 8.73% | 11.86% |
| 2019 | 73.50% | 5.79% | 8.06% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 70.50% | 5.76% | 7.89% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 68.19% | 5.71% | 9.77% | 11.98% |
Commodity broker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,464 |
| White | $62,406 |
| Black or African American | $54,731 |
| Asian | $61,371 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,635 |
Average commodity broker age
See how the average age of commodity brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commodity broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Commodity broker age breakdown
The average age of commodity brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the commodity broker population.
Commodity broker age breakdown
| Commodity Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Commodity broker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Commodity brokers by degree level
| Commodity broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Commodity broker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,530 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,327 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,463 |
Commodity broker employment statistics
Most commodity brokers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where commodity brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commodity brokers work.
Commodity broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Commodity broker jobs by company type
Employees with the commodity broker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commodity brokers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commodity broker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 3% |
Commodity broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for commodity brokers are finance, professional and manufacturing.
Commodity broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Commodity broker turnover and employment statistics
Commodity broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commodity brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commodity broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commodity broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average commodity broker tenure
The average commodity broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 701 commodity brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Commodity broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Commodity broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commodity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Account Leader | 5.13% | 113,329 |
| Commodity Broker | 5.67% | - |
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent | 6.79% | 84,539 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Service Consultant | 17.39% | 12,772 |
Similar commodity broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Account Leader | 5.13% | 113,329 |
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent | 6.79% | 84,539 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Service Consultant | 17.39% | 12,772 |
Foreign languages spoken by commodity brokers
The most common foreign language among commodity brokers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 14.3%
- Japanese, 9.5%
- Mandarin, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Commodity broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 9.5% |
| Mandarin | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
