Pawn broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Pawn broker gender statistics
46.3% of pawn brokers are women and 53.7% of pawn brokers are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Pawn broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Pawn broker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,760
Female income
$27,975
Pawn broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pawn broker positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of pawn brokers are female.
Pawn broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2011 | 53.40% | 46.60% |
| 2012 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2013 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2014 | 58.19% | 41.81% |
| 2015 | 58.10% | 41.90% |
| 2016 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2017 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2018 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2019 | 53.63% | 46.37% |
| 2020 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2021 | 53.69% | 46.31% |
Pawn broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared pawn brokers 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% |
| Pawn Broker | 54% | 46% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Pawn broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pawn brokers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all pawn brokers. Comparatively, 16.3% of pawn brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of pawn brokers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Pawn broker race
| Pawn broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Pawn broker race and ethnicity over time
See how pawn broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pawn broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.24% | 9.49% | 4.03% | 12.11% |
| 2011 | 70.63% | 10.44% | 4.39% | 11.86% |
| 2012 | 71.87% | 9.55% | 4.66% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 71.50% | 9.16% | 4.50% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 70.69% | 9.70% | 4.31% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 68.76% | 10.12% | 5.32% | 13.26% |
| 2016 | 69.88% | 9.16% | 5.02% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 9.09% | 4.43% | 13.32% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 9.30% | 5.38% | 13.36% |
| 2019 | 69.58% | 9.04% | 4.78% | 13.98% |
| 2020 | 64.45% | 9.46% | 5.35% | 15.71% |
| 2021 | 61.38% | 10.75% | 5.84% | 16.25% |
Pawn broker wage gap by race
According to our data, white pawn brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pawn brokers have the lowest average salary at $27,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,853 |
| White | $29,087 |
| Black or African American | $27,976 |
| Asian | $28,993 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,904 |
Average pawn broker age
See how the average age of pawn brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pawn broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 34 |
| Unknown | 34.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 34 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Pawn broker age breakdown
The average age of pawn brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the pawn broker population.
Pawn broker age breakdown
| Pawn Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Pawn broker educational attainment
The most common degree for pawn brokers is high school diploma, with 47% of pawn brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Pawn brokers by degree level
| Pawn broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Pawn broker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pawn brokers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,379 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pawn brokers earn a median annual income of $30,816 compared to $27,272 for pawn brokers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,379 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,959 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,816 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,272 |
Pawn broker employment statistics
Company size where pawn brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pawn brokers work.
Pawn broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Pawn broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for pawn brokers are retail, finance and professional.
Pawn broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Finance | 22% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Pawn broker turnover and employment statistics
Pawn broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pawn brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pawn broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pawn broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 8.13% |
| 2013 | 6.18% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.42% |
| 2018 | 4.00% |
| 2019 | 3.53% |
| 2020 | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 7.45% |
Average pawn broker tenure
The average pawn broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,948 pawn brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pawn broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pawn broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pawn brokers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 156,700 |
| In-Store Marketing Associate | 6.75% | 109,552 |
| Balloon Seller | 7.95% | 393 |
| Pawn Broker | 8.25% | - |
| Outbound Associate | 11.06% | 4,594 |
| Real Estate Account Executive | 12.76% | 116,049 |
Similar pawn broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 156,700 |
| In-Store Marketing Associate | 6.75% | 109,552 |
| Balloon Seller | 7.95% | 393 |
| Outbound Associate | 11.06% | 4,594 |
| Real Estate Account Executive | 12.76% | 116,049 |
Foreign languages spoken by pawn brokers
The most common foreign language among pawn brokers is Spanish at 89.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 2.5% and French is the third-most popular at 1.8%.
- Spanish, 89.6%
- German, 2.5%
- French, 1.8%
- Portuguese, 1.2%
- Chinese, 1.2%
- Other, 3.7%
Pawn broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 89.6% |
| German | 2.5% |
| French | 1.8% |
| Portuguese | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.7% |
