Escrow agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Escrow agent demographics by:
Escrow agent gender statistics
83.6% of escrow agents are women and 16.4% of escrow agents are men.
- Female, 83.6%
- Male, 16.4%
Escrow agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.6% |
| Male | 16.4% |
Escrow agent gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,353
Female income
$38,354
Escrow agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in escrow agent positions over time. Currently, 83.6% of escrow agents are female.
Escrow agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2011 | 18.56% | 81.44% |
| 2012 | 17.59% | 82.41% |
| 2013 | 17.77% | 82.23% |
| 2014 | 16.40% | 83.60% |
| 2015 | 17.31% | 82.69% |
| 2016 | 17.25% | 82.75% |
| 2017 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2018 | 17.14% | 82.86% |
| 2019 | 17.39% | 82.61% |
| 2020 | 17.52% | 82.48% |
| 2021 | 16.39% | 83.61% |
Escrow agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared escrow agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Escrow Agent | 16% | 84% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Escrow agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among escrow agents is White, which makes up 69.5% of all escrow agents. Comparatively, 13.5% of escrow agents are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of escrow agents are Asian.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Escrow agent race
| Escrow agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Escrow agent race and ethnicity over time
See how escrow agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Escrow agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.51% | 5.22% | 5.54% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 75.99% | 5.16% | 6.17% | 10.90% |
| 2012 | 76.21% | 5.28% | 5.43% | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 75.84% | 5.27% | 5.65% | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 75.61% | 5.43% | 5.69% | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 75.60% | 5.13% | 5.60% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | 74.91% | 4.71% | 6.29% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 73.59% | 5.10% | 6.34% | 12.94% |
| 2018 | 73.93% | 5.01% | 6.46% | 12.47% |
| 2019 | 74.36% | 5.11% | 6.41% | 12.14% |
| 2020 | 71.49% | 5.32% | 6.93% | 12.71% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 5.39% | 6.97% | 13.52% |
Escrow agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white escrow agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american escrow agents have the lowest average salary at $38,206.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,177 |
| White | $43,502 |
| Black or African American | $38,206 |
| Asian | $42,928 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,186 |
Average escrow agent age
See how the average age of escrow agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Escrow agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 47 |
| Asian | 46 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
Escrow agent age breakdown
The average age of escrow agents is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the escrow agent population.
Escrow agent age breakdown
| Escrow Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Escrow agent educational attainment
The most common degree for escrow agents is bachelor's degree, with 44% of escrow agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Escrow agents by degree level
| Escrow agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Escrow agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, escrow agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,291 annually. With a Doctorate degree, escrow agents earn a median annual income of $44,827 compared to $44,332 for escrow agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,291 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,332 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,827 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,960 |
Escrow agent employment statistics
Company size where escrow agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where escrow agents work.
Escrow agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Escrow agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for escrow agents are finance, real estate and insurance.
Escrow agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 24% |
| Real Estate | 23% |
| Insurance | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Escrow agent turnover and employment statistics
Escrow agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for escrow agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Escrow agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Escrow agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average escrow agent tenure
The average escrow agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 escrow agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Escrow agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Escrow agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of escrow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Customer Engineer | 6.51% | 70,564 |
| Home Demonstrator | 6.75% | 43,977 |
| Street Vendor | 7.95% | 493 |
| Store Gift Wrap Associate | 8.25% | 45,024 |
| Telesales Specialist | 11.06% | 28,411 |
| Escrow Agent | 12.76% | - |
Similar escrow agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Customer Engineer | 6.51% | 70,564 |
| Home Demonstrator | 6.75% | 43,977 |
| Street Vendor | 7.95% | 493 |
| Store Gift Wrap Associate | 8.25% | 45,024 |
| Telesales Specialist | 11.06% | 28,411 |
Foreign languages spoken by escrow agents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Escrow agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
