Market maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Market maker gender statistics
7.9% of market makers are women and 92.1% of market makers are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Market maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Market maker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,686
Female income
$91,986
Market maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in market maker positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of market makers are female.
Market maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2011 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2012 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2015 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2016 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2017 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2018 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2021 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
Market maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared market makers 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% |
| Market Maker | 92% | 8% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Market maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among market makers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all market makers. Comparatively, 12.1% of market makers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of market makers are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Market maker race
| Market maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Market maker race and ethnicity over time
See how market maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Market maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.40% | 6.39% | 5.85% | 10.82% |
| 2011 | 75.51% | 6.01% | 6.68% | 10.32% |
| 2012 | 73.88% | 6.07% | 6.72% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 74.34% | 5.33% | 7.34% | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 74.78% | 5.78% | 7.04% | 10.85% |
| 2015 | 74.42% | 5.92% | 7.32% | 10.46% |
| 2016 | 72.90% | 5.60% | 7.64% | 12.04% |
| 2017 | 73.19% | 5.47% | 7.42% | 11.81% |
| 2018 | 71.35% | 5.48% | 8.87% | 11.95% |
| 2019 | 73.23% | 5.83% | 8.20% | 10.84% |
| 2020 | 70.24% | 5.79% | 8.03% | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 67.92% | 5.74% | 9.91% | 12.07% |
Market maker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown market makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american market makers have the lowest average salary at $93,350.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,798 |
| White | $107,879 |
| Black or African American | $93,350 |
| Asian | $105,920 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,380 |
Average market maker age
See how the average age of market makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Market maker 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 |
Market maker age breakdown
The average age of market makers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the market maker population.
Market maker age breakdown
| Market Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Market maker educational attainment
The most common degree for market makers is bachelor's degree, with 87% of market makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 87%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 2%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Market makers by degree level
| Market maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 87% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Market maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, market makers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $137,477 annually. With a Doctorate degree, market makers earn a median annual income of $123,378 compared to $108,190 for market makers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $137,477 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,190 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,378 |
Market maker employment statistics
Most market makers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where market makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where market makers work.
Market maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Market maker jobs by company type
Employees with the market maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most market makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Market maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Market maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for market makers are finance, professional and technology.
Market maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 38% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Market maker turnover and employment statistics
Market maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for market makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Market maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Market maker 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 market maker tenure
The average market maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 822 market makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Market maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Market maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of market makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive/Team Leader | 5.13% | 167,878 |
| Market Maker | 5.67% | - |
| Commercial Agent | 6.79% | 65,175 |
| Advertising Internship | 9.53% | 51,761 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | 4,078 |
Similar market maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive/Team Leader | 5.13% | 167,878 |
| Commercial Agent | 6.79% | 65,175 |
| Advertising Internship | 9.53% | 51,761 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | 4,078 |
Foreign languages spoken by market makers
The most common foreign language among market makers is Spanish at 24.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 24.2%
- French, 12.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Other, 39.4%
Market maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Other | 39.4% |