Energy trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Energy trader gender statistics
10.4% of energy traders are women and 89.6% of energy traders are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Energy trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Energy trader gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$113,424
Female income
$103,702
Energy trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in energy trader positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of energy traders are female.
Energy trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2013 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2014 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2017 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2018 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2019 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2020 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
Energy trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared energy traders 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% |
| Energy Trader | 90% | 10% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Energy trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among energy traders is White, which makes up 67.4% of all energy traders. Comparatively, 15.2% of energy traders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of energy traders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Energy trader race
| Energy trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Energy trader race and ethnicity over time
See how energy trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Energy trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.14% | 8.15% | 4.67% | 13.07% |
| 2011 | 73.08% | 8.03% | 4.47% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 73.24% | 7.67% | 4.19% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 72.22% | 7.98% | 4.45% | 13.20% |
| 2014 | 72.18% | 7.38% | 4.59% | 13.66% |
| 2015 | 70.82% | 8.35% | 4.75% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 72.73% | 7.55% | 4.23% | 13.41% |
| 2017 | 71.48% | 7.40% | 4.85% | 14.04% |
| 2018 | 72.51% | 6.91% | 4.50% | 13.54% |
| 2019 | 72.10% | 6.87% | 5.03% | 14.04% |
| 2020 | 69.20% | 7.28% | 5.41% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 67.44% | 7.11% | 5.74% | 15.23% |
Energy trader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian energy traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino energy traders have the lowest average salary at $106,032.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $114,530 |
| White | $116,785 |
| Black or African American | $107,082 |
| Asian | $123,613 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,032 |
Average energy trader age
See how the average age of energy traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Energy trader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 40 |
Energy trader age breakdown
The average age of energy traders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the energy trader population.
Energy trader age breakdown
| Energy Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Energy trader educational attainment
The most common degree for energy traders is bachelor's degree, with 79% of energy traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 2%
- License, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Energy traders by degree level
| Energy trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| License | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Energy trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, energy traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $153,573 annually. With a Doctorate degree, energy traders earn a median annual income of $141,461 compared to $134,324 for energy traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $153,573 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $93,815 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $134,324 |
| Doctorate Degree | $141,461 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,905 |
Energy trader employment statistics
Most energy traders work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where energy traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where energy traders work.
Energy trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Energy trader jobs by company type
Employees with the energy trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most energy traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Energy trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 4% |
Energy trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for energy traders are energy, utilities and finance.
Energy trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 26% |
| Utilities | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Energy trader turnover and employment statistics
Energy trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for energy traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Energy trader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average energy trader tenure
The average energy trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 173 energy traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Energy trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Energy trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of energy traders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Trader | 5.13% | - |
| Consumer Banker | 5.67% | 24,716 |
| Consultation Agent | 6.79% | 28,801 |
| Advertising Representative | 9.53% | 82,784 |
| Commissary Agent | 17.39% | 26,445 |
Similar energy trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Banker | 5.67% | 24,716 |
| Consultation Agent | 6.79% | 28,801 |
| Advertising Representative | 9.53% | 82,784 |
| Commissary Agent | 17.39% | 26,445 |
Foreign languages spoken by energy traders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Energy trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
