Enrolled agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Enrolled agent demographics by:
Enrolled agent gender statistics
55.6% of enrolled agents are women and 44.4% of enrolled agents are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Enrolled agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Enrolled agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,540
Female income
$32,573
Enrolled agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in enrolled agent positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of enrolled agents are female.
Enrolled agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2011 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2012 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| 2013 | 48.40% | 51.60% |
| 2014 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
| 2015 | 47.34% | 52.66% |
| 2016 | 46.50% | 53.50% |
| 2017 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2018 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2019 | 44.34% | 55.66% |
| 2020 | 43.04% | 56.96% |
| 2021 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
Enrolled agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared enrolled 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% |
| Enrolled Agent | 44% | 56% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Enrolled agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among enrolled agents is White, which makes up 66.2% of all enrolled agents. Comparatively, 15.9% of enrolled agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of enrolled agents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Enrolled agent race
| Enrolled agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Enrolled agent race and ethnicity over time
See how enrolled agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Enrolled agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.64% | 7.92% | 3.83% | 12.42% |
| 2011 | 74.19% | 7.91% | 3.94% | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 73.29% | 8.30% | 4.07% | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 72.41% | 8.92% | 4.17% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 71.85% | 8.52% | 4.19% | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 70.18% | 9.32% | 4.02% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 71.14% | 8.93% | 4.06% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 69.81% | 9.21% | 4.63% | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 70.69% | 7.95% | 4.53% | 14.95% |
| 2019 | 69.37% | 8.63% | 4.34% | 15.94% |
| 2020 | 67.61% | 7.73% | 4.96% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 66.18% | 9.31% | 4.88% | 15.93% |
Enrolled agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white enrolled agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american enrolled agents have the lowest average salary at $33,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,808 |
| White | $37,424 |
| Black or African American | $33,450 |
| Asian | $36,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,056 |
Average enrolled agent age
See how the average age of enrolled agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Enrolled 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 |
Enrolled agent age breakdown
The average age of enrolled agents is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the enrolled agent population.
Enrolled agent age breakdown
| Enrolled Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Enrolled agent educational attainment
The most common degree for enrolled agents is bachelor's degree, with 48% of enrolled agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Enrolled agents by degree level
| Enrolled agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Enrolled agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, enrolled agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,968 annually. With a Master's degree, enrolled agents earn a median annual income of $39,882 compared to $37,349 for enrolled agents with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,882 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,968 |
| Doctorate Degree | $37,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,445 |
Enrolled agent employment statistics
Most enrolled agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where enrolled agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where enrolled agents work.
Enrolled agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Enrolled agent jobs by company type
Employees with the enrolled agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most enrolled agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Enrolled agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Enrolled agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for enrolled agents are professional, technology and health care.
Enrolled agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Enrolled agent turnover and employment statistics
Enrolled agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for enrolled agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Enrolled agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Enrolled 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 enrolled agent tenure
The average enrolled agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,227 enrolled agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Enrolled agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Enrolled agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of enrolled 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Advisor | 5.13% | 40,219 |
| Commodity Trader | 5.67% | 10,906 |
| Enrolled Agent | 6.79% | - |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9.53% | 26,449 |
| Travel Coordinator | 17.39% | 22,775 |
Similar enrolled agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Advisor | 5.13% | 40,219 |
| Commodity Trader | 5.67% | 10,906 |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9.53% | 26,449 |
| Travel Coordinator | 17.39% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by enrolled agents
The most common foreign language among enrolled agents is Spanish at 69.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.1% and French is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 69.0%
- German, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Vietnamese, 4.8%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- Other, 7.2%
Enrolled agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.0% |
| German | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Vietnamese | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| Other | 7.2% |
