Finance quantitative analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Finance quantitative analyst demographics by:
Finance quantitative analyst gender statistics
47.3% of finance quantitative analysts are women and 52.7% of finance quantitative analysts are men.
- Male, 52.7%
- Female, 47.3%
Finance quantitative analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.7% |
| Female | 47.3% |
Finance quantitative analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,390
Female income
$71,756
Finance quantitative analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finance quantitative analyst positions over time. Currently, 47.3% of finance quantitative analysts are female.
Finance quantitative analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2011 | 59.57% | 40.43% |
| 2012 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2013 | 65.95% | 34.05% |
| 2014 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2015 | 55.97% | 44.03% |
| 2016 | 56.50% | 43.50% |
| 2017 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2018 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
| 2019 | 51.65% | 48.35% |
| 2020 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2021 | 52.70% | 47.30% |
Finance quantitative analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared finance quantitative analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Finance Quantitative Analyst | 53% | 47% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Finance quantitative analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finance quantitative analysts is White, which makes up 68.0% of all finance quantitative analysts. Comparatively, 14.1% of finance quantitative analysts are Asian and 7.7% of finance quantitative analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Finance quantitative analyst race
| Finance quantitative analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Finance quantitative analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how finance quantitative analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finance quantitative analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.44% | 4.81% | 12.62% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 74.93% | 4.46% | 14.14% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 76.93% | 3.30% | 13.04% | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 6.21% | 11.23% | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 6.21% | 14.96% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 6.22% | 15.11% | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 6.15% | 13.89% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 5.44% | 15.15% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 6.31% | 12.91% | 8.11% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 6.96% | 13.11% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 5.46% | 13.09% | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 5.64% | 14.09% | 7.67% |
Finance quantitative analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian finance quantitative analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american finance quantitative analysts have the lowest average salary at $70,769.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,738 |
| White | $79,073 |
| Black or African American | $70,769 |
| Asian | $86,368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,840 |
Average finance quantitative analyst age
See how the average age of finance quantitative analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finance quantitative analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | 38 |
| White | 35 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 40.5 |
Finance quantitative analyst age breakdown
The average age of finance quantitative analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the finance quantitative analyst population.
Finance quantitative analyst age breakdown
| Finance Quantitative Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Finance quantitative analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for finance quantitative analysts is bachelor's degree, with 49% of finance quantitative analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 42% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 42%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 1%
Finance quantitative analysts by degree level
| Finance quantitative analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 42% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 1% |
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Finance quantitative analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, finance quantitative analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,675 annually. With a Master's degree, finance quantitative analysts earn a median annual income of $92,227 compared to $79,509 for finance quantitative analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,509 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,675 |
Finance quantitative analyst employment statistics
Most finance quantitative analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where finance quantitative analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finance quantitative analysts work.
Finance quantitative analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Finance quantitative analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the finance quantitative analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finance quantitative analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finance quantitative analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Finance quantitative analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for finance quantitative analysts are finance, technology and professional.
Finance quantitative analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 30% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Finance quantitative analyst turnover and employment statistics
Finance quantitative analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finance quantitative analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finance quantitative analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finance quantitative analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 2.88% |
| 2013 | 2.84% |
| 2014 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average finance quantitative analyst tenure
The average finance quantitative analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 finance quantitative analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Finance quantitative analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Finance quantitative analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finance quantitative analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Structurer | 4.38% | 1,611 |
| Finance Quantitative Analyst | 7.33% | - |
| Audit Internship | 7.40% | 59,053 |
| Tax Agent | 7.56% | 52,089 |
| Estate Tax Examiner | 7.65% | 40,055 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Examining Officer | 19.38% | 55,872 |
Similar finance quantitative analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Structurer | 4.38% | 1,611 |
| Audit Internship | 7.40% | 59,053 |
| Tax Agent | 7.56% | 52,089 |
| Estate Tax Examiner | 7.65% | 40,055 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Examining Officer | 19.38% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by finance quantitative analysts
The most common foreign language among finance quantitative analysts is Mandarin at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cornish at 10.0% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Cornish, 10.0%
- Ukrainian, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Finance quantitative analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Cornish | 10.0% |
| Ukrainian | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
