Prime broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Prime broker gender statistics
32.1% of prime brokers are women and 67.9% of prime brokers are men.
- Male, 67.9%
- Female, 32.1%
Prime broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.9% |
| Female | 32.1% |
Prime broker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,653
Female income
$51,491
Prime broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prime broker positions over time. Currently, 32.1% of prime brokers are female.
Prime broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2011 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2012 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2013 | 63.10% | 36.90% |
| 2014 | 61.22% | 38.78% |
| 2015 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2016 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2017 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2018 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2019 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
| 2020 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2021 | 67.90% | 32.10% |
Prime broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared prime brokers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Prime Broker | 68% | 32% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Prime broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prime brokers is White, which makes up 70.4% of all prime brokers. Comparatively, 9.4% of prime brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of prime brokers are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Prime broker race
| Prime broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Prime broker race and ethnicity over time
See how prime broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prime broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Prime broker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,730 |
| White | $56,524 |
| Black or African American | $54,466 |
| Asian | $61,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,288 |
Average prime broker age
See how the average age of prime brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prime broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Prime broker age breakdown
The average age of prime brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the prime broker population.
Prime broker age breakdown
| Prime Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Prime broker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 89%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Prime brokers by degree level
| Prime broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 89% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Prime broker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,702 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,929 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,198 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,181 |
Prime broker employment statistics
Company size where prime brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prime brokers work.
Prime broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 62% |
Prime broker turnover and employment statistics
Prime broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prime brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prime broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prime broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average prime broker tenure
The average prime broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 prime brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Prime broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Prime broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prime 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Employee Relations Specialist | 8.93% | 30,109 |
| Ecommerce Coordinator | 10.00% | 32,770 |
| Prime Broker | 11.05% | - |
| Immigration Officer | 11.64% | 55,872 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Similar prime broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Employee Relations Specialist | 8.93% | 30,109 |
| Ecommerce Coordinator | 10.00% | 32,770 |
| Immigration Officer | 11.64% | 55,872 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by prime brokers
The most common foreign language among prime brokers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and Lithuanian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- Lithuanian, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
Prime broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| Lithuanian | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |