Foreign exchange trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Foreign exchange trader gender statistics
20.4% of foreign exchange traders are women and 79.6% of foreign exchange traders are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Foreign exchange trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Foreign exchange trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,899
Female income
$96,693
Foreign exchange trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foreign exchange trader positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of foreign exchange traders are female.
Foreign exchange trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2011 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 24.87% |
| 2013 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2014 | 74.33% | 25.67% |
| 2015 | 75.48% | 24.52% |
| 2016 | 76.16% | 23.84% |
| 2017 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 2018 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2019 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2020 | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 2021 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
Foreign exchange trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared foreign exchange 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% |
| Foreign Exchange Trader | 80% | 20% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Foreign exchange trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foreign exchange traders is White, which makes up 66.4% of all foreign exchange traders. Comparatively, 12.3% of foreign exchange traders are Asian and 11.4% of foreign exchange traders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Foreign exchange trader race
| Foreign exchange trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Foreign exchange trader race and ethnicity over time
See how foreign exchange trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foreign exchange trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.89% | 6.14% | 8.27% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 5.77% | 9.11% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 72.37% | 5.82% | 9.15% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 72.84% | 5.09% | 9.77% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 73.28% | 5.54% | 9.47% | 10.20% |
| 2015 | 72.92% | 5.67% | 9.74% | 9.81% |
| 2016 | 71.39% | 5.36% | 10.06% | 11.38% |
| 2017 | 71.68% | 5.22% | 9.84% | 11.16% |
| 2018 | 69.84% | 5.24% | 11.30% | 11.30% |
| 2019 | 71.73% | 5.58% | 10.63% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 68.73% | 5.55% | 10.45% | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 66.42% | 5.50% | 12.34% | 11.42% |
Foreign exchange trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown foreign exchange traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foreign exchange traders have the lowest average salary at $97,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,442 |
| White | $113,238 |
| Black or African American | $97,426 |
| Asian | $111,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,372 |
Average foreign exchange trader age
See how the average age of foreign exchange traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Foreign exchange 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 |
Foreign exchange trader age breakdown
The average age of foreign exchange traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the foreign exchange trader population.
Foreign exchange trader age breakdown
| Foreign Exchange Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Foreign exchange trader educational attainment
The most common degree for foreign exchange traders is bachelor's degree, with 77% of foreign exchange traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Foreign exchange traders by degree level
| Foreign exchange trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Foreign exchange trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, foreign exchange traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $147,361 annually. With a Doctorate degree, foreign exchange traders earn a median annual income of $134,388 compared to $115,156 for foreign exchange traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $147,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,156 |
| Doctorate Degree | $134,388 |
Foreign exchange trader employment statistics
Most foreign exchange traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where foreign exchange traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foreign exchange traders work.
Foreign exchange trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Foreign exchange trader jobs by company type
Employees with the foreign exchange trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most foreign exchange traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Foreign exchange trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 1% |
Foreign exchange trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for foreign exchange traders are finance, professional and media.
Foreign exchange trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 55% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Foreign exchange trader turnover and employment statistics
Foreign exchange trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foreign exchange traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foreign exchange trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foreign exchange 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 foreign exchange trader tenure
The average foreign exchange trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 410 foreign exchange traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Foreign exchange trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Foreign exchange trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foreign exchange 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Real Time Trader | 5.13% | 29,313 |
| Foreign Exchange Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Licensed Sales Producer | 6.79% | 40,137 |
| Advertising Account Executive | 9.53% | 117,707 |
| Traveling Representative | 17.39% | 50,378 |
Similar foreign exchange trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Real Time Trader | 5.13% | 29,313 |
| Licensed Sales Producer | 6.79% | 40,137 |
| Advertising Account Executive | 9.53% | 117,707 |
| Traveling Representative | 17.39% | 50,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by foreign exchange traders
The most common foreign language among foreign exchange traders is Spanish at 22.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.2% and German is the third-most popular at 10.2%.
- Spanish, 22.4%
- Mandarin, 12.2%
- German, 10.2%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- French, 8.2%
- Other, 38.8%
Foreign exchange trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.4% |
| Mandarin | 12.2% |
| German | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Other | 38.8% |
