Futures trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Futures trader gender statistics
5.9% of futures traders are women and 94.1% of futures traders are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Futures trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Futures trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,956
Female income
$92,600
Futures trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in futures trader positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of futures traders are female.
Futures trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2012 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2014 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2015 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2018 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2019 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2020 | 93.92% | 6.08% |
| 2021 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
Futures trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared futures 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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Futures trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among futures traders is White, which makes up 66.2% of all futures traders. Comparatively, 12.4% of futures traders are Asian and 11.5% of futures traders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Futures trader race
| Futures trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Futures trader race and ethnicity over time
See how futures trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Futures trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.67% | 6.18% | 8.36% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 73.78% | 5.81% | 9.20% | 9.77% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 5.86% | 9.23% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 72.61% | 5.13% | 9.85% | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 5.58% | 9.55% | 10.30% |
| 2015 | 72.69% | 5.71% | 9.83% | 9.91% |
| 2016 | 71.17% | 5.39% | 10.15% | 11.48% |
| 2017 | 71.45% | 5.26% | 9.93% | 11.25% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 5.27% | 11.38% | 11.39% |
| 2019 | 71.50% | 5.62% | 10.71% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 68.51% | 5.58% | 10.54% | 11.84% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 5.53% | 12.42% | 11.52% |
Futures trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown futures traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american futures traders have the lowest average salary at $93,278.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,906 |
| White | $107,877 |
| Black or African American | $93,278 |
| Asian | $105,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,776 |
Average futures trader age
See how the average age of futures traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Futures 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 |
Futures trader age breakdown
The average age of futures traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the futures trader population.
Futures trader age breakdown
| Futures Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Futures trader educational attainment
The most common degree for futures traders is bachelor's degree, with 81% of futures traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Futures traders by degree level
| Futures trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Futures trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, futures traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $139,162 annually. With a Doctorate degree, futures traders earn a median annual income of $127,300 compared to $109,643 for futures traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,162 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,643 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,300 |
Futures trader employment statistics
Most futures traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where futures traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where futures traders work.
Futures trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Futures trader jobs by company type
Employees with the futures trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most futures traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Futures trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 77% |
Futures trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for futures traders are finance, professional and technology.
Futures trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 34% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Futures trader turnover and employment statistics
Futures trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for futures traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Futures trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Futures 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 futures trader tenure
The average futures trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 570 futures traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Futures trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Futures trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of futures 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive Lead | 5.13% | 121,821 |
| Futures Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Policy Writer, Sales | 6.79% | 143,938 |
| Advertising Associate | 9.53% | 3,889 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | 4,078 |
Similar futures trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive Lead | 5.13% | 121,821 |
| Policy Writer, Sales | 6.79% | 143,938 |
| Advertising Associate | 9.53% | 3,889 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | 4,078 |
Foreign languages spoken by futures traders
The most common foreign language among futures traders is Mandarin at 23.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 14.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Mandarin, 23.5%
- Spanish, 14.7%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- French, 8.8%
- Hungarian, 5.9%
- Other, 35.3%
Futures trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 23.5% |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Hungarian | 5.9% |
| Other | 35.3% |
