Placer demographics and statistics in the US
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Placer gender statistics
53.9% of placers are women and 46.1% of placers are men.
- Female, 53.9%
- Male, 46.1%
Placer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% |
| Male | 46.1% |
Placer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,405
Female income
$40,663
Placer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in placer positions over time. Currently, 53.9% of placers are female.
Placer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2011 | 48.96% | 51.04% |
| 2012 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2013 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2014 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
| 2015 | 49.02% | 50.98% |
| 2016 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2017 | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 2018 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2019 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2020 | 44.70% | 55.30% |
| 2021 | 46.11% | 53.89% |
Placer related jobs gender ratio
We compared placers 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% |
| Placer | 46% | 54% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Placer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among placers is White, which makes up 66.6% of all placers. Comparatively, 15.7% of placers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of placers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Placer race
| Placer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Placer race and ethnicity over time
See how placer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Placer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.01% | 7.81% | 3.79% | 12.19% |
| 2011 | 74.57% | 7.80% | 3.91% | 12.47% |
| 2012 | 73.67% | 8.19% | 4.04% | 12.44% |
| 2013 | 72.79% | 8.81% | 4.14% | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 72.22% | 8.41% | 4.16% | 13.58% |
| 2015 | 70.55% | 9.22% | 3.99% | 14.44% |
| 2016 | 71.51% | 8.83% | 4.03% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 70.19% | 9.10% | 4.60% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 71.07% | 7.84% | 4.50% | 14.72% |
| 2019 | 69.74% | 8.52% | 4.30% | 15.71% |
| 2020 | 67.99% | 7.62% | 4.93% | 15.44% |
| 2021 | 66.55% | 9.20% | 4.84% | 15.70% |
Placer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,936 |
| White | $50,181 |
| Black or African American | $42,333 |
| Asian | $47,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,451 |
Average placer age
See how the average age of placers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Placer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Placer age breakdown
The average age of placers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the placer population.
Placer age breakdown
| Placer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Placer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Placers by degree level
| Placer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Placer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,259 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,641 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,439 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,030 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,422 |
Placer employment statistics
Company size where placers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where placers work.
Placer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Placer turnover and employment statistics
Placer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for placers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Placer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Placer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 3.95% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3.58% |
Average placer tenure
The average placer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 placers resumes in Zippia's database.
Placer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Placer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of placers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Account Executive | 5.13% | 122,101 |
| Futures Trader | 5.67% | 10,795 |
| Placer | 6.79% | - |
| Time Buyer | 9.53% | 9,110 |
| Travel Agency Manager | 17.39% | 6,138 |
Similar placer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Account Executive | 5.13% | 122,101 |
| Futures Trader | 5.67% | 10,795 |
| Time Buyer | 9.53% | 9,110 |
| Travel Agency Manager | 17.39% | 6,138 |
Foreign languages spoken by placers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Placer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |