Natural gas trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural gas trader gender statistics
15.5% of natural gas traders are women and 84.5% of natural gas traders are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Natural gas trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Natural gas trader gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,223
Female income
$97,883
Natural gas trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural gas trader positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of natural gas traders are female.
Natural gas trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.88% | 18.12% |
| 2011 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2012 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2013 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2015 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2016 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2017 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2018 | 84.86% | 15.14% |
| 2019 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2020 | 84.72% | 15.28% |
| 2021 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
Natural gas trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural gas 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% |
| Natural Gas Trader | 85% | 15% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Natural gas trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural gas traders is White, which makes up 67.4% of all natural gas traders. Comparatively, 16.0% of natural gas traders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of natural gas traders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Natural gas trader race
| Natural gas trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Natural gas trader race and ethnicity over time
See how natural gas trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural gas trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.05% | 7.70% | 4.46% | 13.87% |
| 2011 | 73.00% | 7.57% | 4.26% | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 73.15% | 7.21% | 3.98% | 13.85% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 7.52% | 4.24% | 14.00% |
| 2014 | 72.10% | 6.93% | 4.38% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 70.73% | 7.90% | 4.54% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 72.64% | 7.10% | 4.02% | 14.20% |
| 2017 | 71.40% | 6.95% | 4.64% | 14.84% |
| 2018 | 72.42% | 6.45% | 4.29% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 72.02% | 6.41% | 4.82% | 14.83% |
| 2020 | 69.12% | 6.83% | 5.20% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 67.36% | 6.66% | 5.53% | 16.03% |
Natural gas trader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian natural gas traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino natural gas traders have the lowest average salary at $100,121.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,286 |
| White | $110,455 |
| Black or African American | $101,129 |
| Asian | $117,025 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,121 |
Average natural gas trader age
See how the average age of natural gas traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural gas trader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 40 |
Natural gas trader age breakdown
The average age of natural gas traders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the natural gas trader population.
Natural gas trader age breakdown
| Natural Gas Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Natural gas trader educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Natural gas traders by degree level
| Natural gas trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Natural gas trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, natural gas traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $145,923 annually. With a Doctorate degree, natural gas traders earn a median annual income of $134,228 compared to $127,344 for natural gas traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $145,923 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $88,401 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $127,344 |
| Doctorate Degree | $134,228 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,363 |
Natural gas trader employment statistics
Most natural gas traders work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where natural gas traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural gas traders work.
Natural gas trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Natural gas trader jobs by company type
Employees with the natural gas trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most natural gas traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Natural gas trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 3% |
Natural gas trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for natural gas traders are energy, utilities and finance.
Natural gas trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22% |
| Utilities | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Natural gas trader turnover and employment statistics
Natural gas trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural gas traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural gas trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural gas trader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average natural gas trader tenure
The average natural gas trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 natural gas traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural gas trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Natural gas trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Trader | 5.13% | - |
| Mutual Funds Agent | 5.67% | 28,493 |
| Compensation Agent | 6.79% | 34,129 |
| Advertising Sales Representative | 9.53% | 202,147 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | 4,078 |
Similar natural gas trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mutual Funds Agent | 5.67% | 28,493 |
| Compensation Agent | 6.79% | 34,129 |
| Advertising Sales Representative | 9.53% | 202,147 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | 4,078 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural gas traders
The most common foreign language among natural gas traders is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
Natural gas trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |