Finance agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Finance agent gender statistics
51.1% of finance agents are women and 48.9% of finance agents are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Finance agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Finance agent gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,133
Female income
$44,815
Finance agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finance agent positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of finance agents are female.
Finance agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.76% | 57.24% |
| 2011 | 40.74% | 59.26% |
| 2012 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2013 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2014 | 41.53% | 58.47% |
| 2015 | 43.03% | 56.97% |
| 2016 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2017 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
| 2018 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2019 | 48.21% | 51.79% |
| 2020 | 47.93% | 52.07% |
| 2021 | 48.90% | 51.10% |
Finance agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared finance 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% |
| Finance Agent | 49% | 51% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Finance agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finance agents is White, which makes up 66.9% of all finance agents. Comparatively, 12.1% of finance agents are Asian and 11.2% of finance agents are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Finance agent race
| Finance agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Finance agent race and ethnicity over time
See how finance agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finance agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.38% | 6.06% | 8.08% | 9.96% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 5.69% | 8.92% | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 72.86% | 5.74% | 8.96% | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 5.01% | 9.58% | 10.02% |
| 2014 | 73.77% | 5.46% | 9.28% | 9.98% |
| 2015 | 73.41% | 5.59% | 9.55% | 9.60% |
| 2016 | 71.88% | 5.28% | 9.87% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 5.14% | 9.65% | 10.94% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 5.15% | 11.11% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 72.22% | 5.50% | 10.44% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 5.46% | 10.26% | 11.53% |
| 2021 | 66.91% | 5.42% | 12.15% | 11.21% |
Finance agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,802 |
| White | $54,247 |
| Black or African American | $45,613 |
| Asian | $53,069 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,574 |
Average finance agent age
See how the average age of finance agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finance agent 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 |
Finance agent age breakdown
The average age of finance agents is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the finance agent population.
Finance agent age breakdown
| Finance Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Finance agent educational attainment
The most common degree for finance agents is bachelor's degree, with 53% of finance agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Finance agents by degree level
| Finance agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Finance agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,435 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,716 |
Finance agent employment statistics
Most finance agents work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where finance agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finance agents work.
Finance agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Finance agent jobs by company type
Employees with the finance agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finance agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finance agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 8% |
Finance agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for finance agents are finance, insurance and professional.
Finance agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Finance agent turnover and employment statistics
Finance agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finance agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finance agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finance agent 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 finance agent tenure
The average finance agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 561 finance agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Finance agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Finance agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finance 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 Executive-Field | 5.13% | 160,285 |
| Finance Agent | 5.67% | - |
| Insurance Counselor | 6.79% | 63,575 |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9.53% | 26,449 |
| Travel Agent | 17.39% | 34,166 |
Similar finance agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive-Field | 5.13% | 160,285 |
| Insurance Counselor | 6.79% | 63,575 |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9.53% | 26,449 |
| Travel Agent | 17.39% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by finance agents
The most common foreign language among finance agents is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.3% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Finance agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |
