Floor trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor trader gender statistics
5.2% of floor traders are women and 94.8% of floor traders are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Floor trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Floor trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,790
Female income
$86,108
Floor trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor trader positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of floor traders are female.
Floor trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2015 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2020 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
Floor trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor traders 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% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Floor trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor traders is White, which makes up 67.2% of all floor traders. Comparatively, 11.7% of floor traders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of floor traders are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Floor trader race
| Floor trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Floor trader race and ethnicity over time
See how floor trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.71% | 6.23% | 7.13% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 74.83% | 5.86% | 7.97% | 9.90% |
| 2012 | 73.19% | 5.91% | 8.00% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 73.65% | 5.18% | 8.62% | 10.47% |
| 2014 | 74.10% | 5.63% | 8.32% | 10.43% |
| 2015 | 73.73% | 5.76% | 8.60% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 72.21% | 5.44% | 8.92% | 11.62% |
| 2017 | 72.50% | 5.31% | 8.70% | 11.39% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 5.32% | 10.15% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 72.54% | 5.67% | 9.48% | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 69.55% | 5.63% | 9.31% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 5.58% | 11.19% | 11.65% |
Floor trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown floor traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american floor traders have the lowest average salary at $86,742.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,289 |
| White | $100,391 |
| Black or African American | $86,742 |
| Asian | $98,538 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,882 |
Average floor trader age
See how the average age of floor traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Floor trader 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 trader age breakdown
The average age of floor traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the floor trader population.
Floor trader age breakdown
| Floor Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Floor trader educational attainment
The most common degree for floor traders is bachelor's degree, with 81% of floor traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Floor traders by degree level
| Floor trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Floor trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, floor traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $129,673 annually. With a Doctorate degree, floor traders earn a median annual income of $118,566 compared to $102,043 for floor traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $129,673 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,043 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,566 |
Floor trader employment statistics
Company size where floor traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor traders work.
Floor trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Floor trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor traders are finance, professional and retail.
Floor trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 39% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Floor trader turnover and employment statistics
Floor trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor trader 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 trader tenure
The average floor trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 236 floor traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Floor trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor traders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Development Representative | 5.13% | 187,873 |
| Floor Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Placer | 6.79% | 96 |
| Advertising Sales Representative | 9.53% | 202,147 |
| Auto Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 34,267 |
Similar floor trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Development Representative | 5.13% | 187,873 |
| Placer | 6.79% | 96 |
| Advertising Sales Representative | 9.53% | 202,147 |
| Auto Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 34,267 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor traders
The most common foreign language among floor traders is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- French, 16.7%
Floor trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| French | 16.7% |