Forex trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Forex trader gender statistics
8.5% of forex traders are women and 91.5% of forex traders are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Forex trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Forex trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,009
Female income
$97,018
Forex trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forex trader positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of forex traders are female.
Forex trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2011 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2012 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2013 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2016 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
| 2018 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2020 | 91.20% | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
Forex trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared forex 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% |
| Forex Trader | 92% | 8% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Forex trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forex traders is White, which makes up 67.1% of all forex traders. Comparatively, 12.1% of forex traders are Asian and 11.1% of forex traders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.1%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Forex trader race
| Forex trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Forex trader race and ethnicity over time
See how forex trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forex trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.55% | 6.03% | 8.02% | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 74.67% | 5.66% | 8.85% | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 73.03% | 5.71% | 8.89% | 10.97% |
| 2013 | 73.50% | 4.98% | 9.51% | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 73.94% | 5.43% | 9.21% | 9.91% |
| 2015 | 73.58% | 5.56% | 9.49% | 9.53% |
| 2016 | 72.05% | 5.25% | 9.80% | 11.10% |
| 2017 | 72.34% | 5.11% | 9.59% | 10.87% |
| 2018 | 70.50% | 5.13% | 11.04% | 11.01% |
| 2019 | 72.39% | 5.47% | 10.37% | 9.91% |
| 2020 | 69.39% | 5.44% | 10.19% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 67.08% | 5.39% | 12.08% | 11.13% |
Forex trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forex traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forex traders have the lowest average salary at $97,737.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,393 |
| White | $113,237 |
| Black or African American | $97,737 |
| Asian | $111,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,571 |
Average forex trader age
See how the average age of forex traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forex 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 |
Forex trader age breakdown
The average age of forex traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the forex trader population.
Forex trader age breakdown
| Forex Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Forex trader educational attainment
The most common degree for forex traders is bachelor's degree, with 61% of forex traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Forex traders by degree level
| Forex trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Forex trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forex traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $146,537 annually. With a Doctorate degree, forex traders earn a median annual income of $133,898 compared to $115,113 for forex traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $146,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,113 |
| Doctorate Degree | $133,898 |
Forex trader employment statistics
Most forex traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where forex traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forex traders work.
Forex trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Forex trader jobs by company type
Employees with the forex trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forex traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Forex trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 8% |
Forex trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for forex traders are finance, manufacturing and government.
Forex trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 38% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Forex trader turnover and employment statistics
Forex trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forex traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forex trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forex 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 forex trader tenure
The average forex trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 226 forex traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Forex trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Forex trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forex 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidator | 5.13% | 219 |
| Forex Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Insurance Rater | 6.79% | 36,345 |
| Digital Media Executive | 9.53% | 87,793 |
| Auto Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 34,267 |
Similar forex trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidator | 5.13% | 219 |
| Insurance Rater | 6.79% | 36,345 |
| Digital Media Executive | 9.53% | 87,793 |
| Auto Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 34,267 |
Foreign languages spoken by forex traders
The most common foreign language among forex traders is Spanish at 24.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 24.0%
- Chinese, 12.0%
- Russian, 12.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Mandarin, 8.0%
- Other, 36.0%
Forex trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.0% |
| Chinese | 12.0% |
| Russian | 12.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Mandarin | 8.0% |
| Other | 36.0% |