Floor broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor broker gender statistics
10.3% of floor brokers are women and 89.7% of floor brokers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Floor broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Floor broker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,657
Female income
$60,134
Floor broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor broker positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of floor brokers are female.
Floor broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2011 | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 2013 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
| 2014 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2015 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2016 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2017 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2018 | 87.96% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2020 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2021 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
Floor broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor brokers 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% |
| Floor Broker | 90% | 10% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Floor broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor brokers is White, which makes up 67.4% of all floor brokers. Comparatively, 12.2% of floor brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of floor brokers are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Floor broker race
| Floor broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Floor broker race and ethnicity over time
See how floor broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.89% | 6.45% | 6.12% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 75.01% | 6.08% | 6.96% | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 73.37% | 6.13% | 6.99% | 12.08% |
| 2013 | 73.83% | 5.40% | 7.62% | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 74.28% | 5.85% | 7.32% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 73.91% | 5.98% | 7.59% | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 72.39% | 5.66% | 7.91% | 12.20% |
| 2017 | 72.68% | 5.53% | 7.69% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 70.84% | 5.54% | 9.15% | 12.11% |
| 2019 | 72.72% | 5.89% | 8.47% | 11.01% |
| 2020 | 69.73% | 5.85% | 8.30% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 67.41% | 5.80% | 10.18% | 12.24% |
Floor broker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown floor brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american floor brokers have the lowest average salary at $60,968.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,364 |
| White | $69,807 |
| Black or African American | $60,968 |
| Asian | $68,621 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,038 |
Average floor broker age
See how the average age of floor brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Floor broker 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 |
Floor broker age breakdown
The average age of floor brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the floor broker population.
Floor broker age breakdown
| Floor Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Floor broker educational attainment
The most common degree for floor brokers is bachelor's degree, with 82% of floor brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 6% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Floor brokers by degree level
| Floor broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Floor broker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, floor brokers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,590 annually. With a Doctorate degree, floor brokers earn a median annual income of $79,153 compared to $69,996 for floor brokers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,590 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,996 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,153 |
Floor broker employment statistics
Company size where floor brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor brokers work.
Floor broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Floor broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor brokers are finance, professional and retail.
Floor broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Floor broker turnover and employment statistics
Floor broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor broker 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 floor broker tenure
The average floor broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 343 floor brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Floor broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor brokers 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 Development Representative | 5.13% | 271,837 |
| Floor Broker | 5.67% | - |
| Marketing Agent | 6.79% | 112,353 |
| Account Executive, Advertising & Sales | 9.53% | 132,711 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Similar floor broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Development Representative | 5.13% | 271,837 |
| Marketing Agent | 6.79% | 112,353 |
| Account Executive, Advertising & Sales | 9.53% | 132,711 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor brokers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Floor broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |