Options trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Options trader gender statistics
9.2% of options traders are women and 90.8% of options traders are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Options trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Options trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,541
Female income
$93,277
Options trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in options trader positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of options traders are female.
Options trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2011 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2014 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 88.62% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2017 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2018 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2019 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2020 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2021 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
Options trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared options 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% |
| Options Trader | 91% | 9% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Options trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among options traders is White, which makes up 66.7% of all options traders. Comparatively, 12.2% of options traders are Asian and 11.3% of options traders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.7%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Options trader race
| Options trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Options trader race and ethnicity over time
See how options trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Options trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.21% | 6.09% | 8.15% | 10.03% |
| 2011 | 74.32% | 5.72% | 8.99% | 9.53% |
| 2012 | 72.69% | 5.77% | 9.02% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 73.15% | 5.04% | 9.64% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 73.60% | 5.49% | 9.34% | 10.06% |
| 2015 | 73.23% | 5.62% | 9.62% | 9.68% |
| 2016 | 71.71% | 5.30% | 9.94% | 11.25% |
| 2017 | 72.00% | 5.17% | 9.72% | 11.02% |
| 2018 | 70.16% | 5.18% | 11.17% | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 72.04% | 5.53% | 10.50% | 10.06% |
| 2020 | 69.05% | 5.49% | 10.33% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 66.73% | 5.44% | 12.21% | 11.28% |
Options trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown options traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american options traders have the lowest average salary at $93,950.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $110,420 |
| White | $108,412 |
| Black or African American | $93,950 |
| Asian | $106,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,400 |
Average options trader age
See how the average age of options traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Options 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 |
Options trader age breakdown
The average age of options traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the options trader population.
Options trader age breakdown
| Options Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Options trader educational attainment
The most common degree for options traders is bachelor's degree, with 82% of options traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Options traders by degree level
| Options trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Options trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, options traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $139,309 annually. With a Doctorate degree, options traders earn a median annual income of $127,608 compared to $110,159 for options traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,309 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,159 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,608 |
Options trader employment statistics
Most options traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where options traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where options traders work.
Options trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Options trader jobs by company type
Employees with the options trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most options traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Options trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Options trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for options traders are finance, professional and technology.
Options trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 40% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Options trader turnover and employment statistics
Options trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for options traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Options trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Options 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 options trader tenure
The average options trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,046 options traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Options trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Options trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of options 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive/Team Leader | 5.13% | 167,878 |
| Options Trader | 5.67% | - |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Publishing Associate | 9.53% | 16,016 |
| Corporate Travel Expert | 17.39% | 20,478 |
Similar options trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive/Team Leader | 5.13% | 167,878 |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Publishing Associate | 9.53% | 16,016 |
| Corporate Travel Expert | 17.39% | 20,478 |
Foreign languages spoken by options traders
The most common foreign language among options traders is Spanish at 24.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 24.5%
- Chinese, 15.1%
- French, 9.4%
- German, 7.5%
- Japanese, 7.5%
- Other, 36.0%
Options trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.5% |
| Chinese | 15.1% |
| French | 9.4% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Japanese | 7.5% |
| Other | 36.0% |
