Contract agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract agent gender statistics
45.6% of contract agents are women and 54.4% of contract agents are men.
- Male, 54.4%
- Female, 45.6%
Contract agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.4% |
| Female | 45.6% |
Contract agent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,757
Female income
$54,144
Contract agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract agent positions over time. Currently, 45.6% of contract agents are female.
Contract agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2011 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
| 2012 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2013 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2014 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2015 | 53.50% | 46.50% |
| 2016 | 54.02% | 45.98% |
| 2017 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2018 | 54.94% | 45.06% |
| 2019 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2020 | 53.79% | 46.21% |
| 2021 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
Contract agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract 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% |
| Contract Agent | 54% | 46% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Contract agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract agents is White, which makes up 65.8% of all contract agents. Comparatively, 12.7% of contract agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of contract agents are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Contract agent race
| Contract agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Contract agent race and ethnicity over time
See how contract agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.90% | 9.08% | 4.54% | 10.65% |
| 2011 | 72.26% | 10.17% | 5.50% | 10.25% |
| 2012 | 72.45% | 9.55% | 4.99% | 10.78% |
| 2013 | 73.12% | 9.89% | 5.52% | 9.01% |
| 2014 | 72.02% | 9.05% | 6.57% | 9.65% |
| 2015 | 73.45% | 8.91% | 5.92% | 9.54% |
| 2016 | 70.78% | 9.87% | 5.73% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 8.25% | 7.13% | 10.21% |
| 2018 | 71.55% | 8.95% | 6.47% | 10.79% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 8.78% | 6.60% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 66.33% | 9.75% | 6.48% | 12.88% |
| 2021 | 65.81% | 9.27% | 7.06% | 12.66% |
Contract agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian contract agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown contract agents have the lowest average salary at $55,196.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,196 |
| White | $56,103 |
| Black or African American | $57,667 |
| Asian | $58,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,785 |
Average contract agent age
See how the average age of contract agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contract 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 |
Contract agent age breakdown
The average age of contract agents is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the contract agent population.
Contract agent age breakdown
| Contract Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Contract agent educational attainment
The most common degree for contract agents is bachelor's degree, with 55% of contract agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Contract agents by degree level
| Contract agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Contract agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contract agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,571 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, contract agents earn a median annual income of $60,841 compared to $49,994 for contract agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,571 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,994 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,841 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,366 |
Contract agent employment statistics
Most contract agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where contract agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract agents work.
Contract agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Contract agent jobs by company type
Employees with the contract agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 8% |
Contract agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract agents are professional, technology and insurance.
Contract agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Contract agent turnover and employment statistics
Contract agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract 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 contract agent tenure
The average contract agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,021 contract agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Contract agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Contract Agent | 7.17% | - |
| Logistics Planner | 8.65% | 30,339 |
| Marketing Specialist Internship | 10.00% | 140,930 |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 11.05% | 49,685 |
| Immigration Investigator | 11.64% | 4,690 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Similar contract agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Logistics Planner | 8.65% | 30,339 |
| Marketing Specialist Internship | 10.00% | 140,930 |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 11.05% | 49,685 |
| Immigration Investigator | 11.64% | 4,690 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract agents
The most common foreign language among contract agents is Spanish at 57.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 57.7%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 7.7%
- Filipino, 3.8%
- Vietnamese, 3.8%
- Other, 15.5%
Contract agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.7% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Filipino | 3.8% |
| Vietnamese | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.5% |
