Land agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Land agent gender statistics
24.3% of land agents are women and 75.7% of land agents are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Land agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Land agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,664
Female income
$48,392
Land agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in land agent positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of land agents are female.
Land agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.71% | 22.29% |
| 2011 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2012 | 77.19% | 22.81% |
| 2013 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
| 2014 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2015 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2016 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2017 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2018 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2019 | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 2020 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2021 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
Land agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared land agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Land Agent | 76% | 24% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Land agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among land agents is White, which makes up 70.0% of all land agents. Comparatively, 13.2% of land agents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of land agents are Asian.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Land agent race
| Land agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Land agent race and ethnicity over time
See how land agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Land agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.00% | 5.12% | 5.44% | 10.67% |
| 2011 | 76.49% | 5.07% | 6.07% | 10.60% |
| 2012 | 76.71% | 5.19% | 5.33% | 10.90% |
| 2013 | 76.33% | 5.18% | 5.55% | 11.52% |
| 2014 | 76.10% | 5.34% | 5.59% | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 76.10% | 5.04% | 5.50% | 11.58% |
| 2016 | 75.41% | 4.62% | 6.19% | 12.14% |
| 2017 | 74.09% | 5.01% | 6.24% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 74.42% | 4.91% | 6.37% | 12.17% |
| 2019 | 74.85% | 5.02% | 6.32% | 11.85% |
| 2020 | 71.98% | 5.23% | 6.84% | 12.41% |
| 2021 | 69.98% | 5.30% | 6.87% | 13.22% |
Land agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white land agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american land agents have the lowest average salary at $48,183.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,844 |
| White | $55,748 |
| Black or African American | $48,183 |
| Asian | $54,923 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,998 |
Average land agent age
See how the average age of land agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Land agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 47 |
| Asian | 46 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
Land agent age breakdown
The average age of land agents is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the land agent population.
Land agent age breakdown
| Land Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Land agent educational attainment
The most common degree for land agents is bachelor's degree, with 68% of land agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Land agents by degree level
| Land agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Land agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, land agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,779 annually. With a Doctorate degree, land agents earn a median annual income of $57,659 compared to $56,945 for land agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,779 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,945 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,659 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,835 |
Land agent employment statistics
Most land agents work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where land agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where land agents work.
Land agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Land agent jobs by company type
Employees with the land agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most land agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Land agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
Land agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for land agents are energy, professional and utilities.
Land agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Land agent turnover and employment statistics
Land agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for land agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Land agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Land agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average land agent tenure
The average land agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 719 land agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Land agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Land agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of land agents 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 Customer Engineer | 6.51% | 70,564 |
| Professional Model | 6.75% | 44,443 |
| Portable Canteen Operator | 7.95% | 25,608 |
| Shopper | 8.25% | 420,518 |
| Telephone Solicitor | 11.06% | 613 |
| Land Agent | 12.76% | - |
Similar land agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Customer Engineer | 6.51% | 70,564 |
| Professional Model | 6.75% | 44,443 |
| Portable Canteen Operator | 7.95% | 25,608 |
| Shopper | 8.25% | 420,518 |
| Telephone Solicitor | 11.06% | 613 |
Foreign languages spoken by land agents
The most common foreign language among land agents is Dakota at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Dakota, 33.3%
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Land agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 33.3% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
