Quantitative analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Quantitative analyst gender statistics
20.5% of quantitative analysts are women and 79.5% of quantitative analysts are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 20.5%
Quantitative analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.5% |
| Female | 20.5% |
Quantitative analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,045
Female income
$91,867
Quantitative analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quantitative analyst positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of quantitative analysts are female.
Quantitative analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 83.71% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2015 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2016 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2017 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2019 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2020 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2021 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
Quantitative analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared quantitative analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Quantitative Analyst | 80% | 20% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Quantitative analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quantitative analysts is White, which makes up 68.0% of all quantitative analysts. Comparatively, 14.1% of quantitative analysts are Asian and 7.7% of quantitative analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Quantitative analyst race
| Quantitative analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Quantitative analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how quantitative analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quantitative analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.44% | 4.81% | 12.62% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 74.93% | 4.46% | 14.14% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 76.93% | 3.30% | 13.04% | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 6.21% | 11.23% | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 6.21% | 14.96% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 6.22% | 15.11% | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 6.15% | 13.89% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 5.44% | 15.15% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 6.31% | 12.91% | 8.11% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 6.96% | 13.11% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 5.46% | 13.09% | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 5.64% | 14.09% | 7.67% |
Quantitative analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quantitative analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american quantitative analysts have the lowest average salary at $90,777.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,240 |
| White | $99,877 |
| Black or African American | $90,777 |
| Asian | $107,761 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,351 |
Average quantitative analyst age
See how the average age of quantitative analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quantitative analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | 38 |
| White | 35 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 40.5 |
Quantitative analyst age breakdown
The average age of quantitative analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the quantitative analyst population.
Quantitative analyst age breakdown
| Quantitative Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Quantitative analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for quantitative analysts is bachelor's degree, with 53% of quantitative analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 36%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Quantitative analysts by degree level
| Quantitative analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Quantitative analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quantitative analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $131,332 annually. With a Master's degree, quantitative analysts earn a median annual income of $114,026 compared to $100,351 for quantitative analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,351 |
| Doctorate Degree | $131,332 |
Quantitative analyst employment statistics
Most quantitative analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where quantitative analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quantitative analysts work.
Quantitative analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Quantitative analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the quantitative analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quantitative analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Quantitative analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 1% |
Quantitative analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for quantitative analysts are finance, technology and professional.
Quantitative analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Quantitative analyst turnover and employment statistics
Quantitative analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quantitative analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quantitative analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quantitative analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 2.88% |
| 2013 | 2.84% |
| 2014 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average quantitative analyst tenure
The average quantitative analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,329 quantitative analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Quantitative analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Quantitative analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quantitative analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Structurer | 4.38% | 1,611 |
| Quantitative Analyst | 7.33% | - |
| Auditor/Consultant | 7.40% | 29,062 |
| Income Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,838 |
| Tax Adjuster | 7.65% | 31,982 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Senior Capital Markets Specialist | 19.38% | 12,440 |
Similar quantitative analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Structurer | 4.38% | 1,611 |
| Auditor/Consultant | 7.40% | 29,062 |
| Income Tax Consultant | 7.56% | 39,838 |
| Tax Adjuster | 7.65% | 31,982 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Senior Capital Markets Specialist | 19.38% | 12,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by quantitative analysts
The most common foreign language among quantitative analysts is Mandarin at 27.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Mandarin, 27.2%
- Chinese, 16.0%
- Spanish, 8.6%
- Cantonese, 7.4%
- Japanese, 7.4%
- Other, 33.4%
Quantitative analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 27.2% |
| Chinese | 16.0% |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| Cantonese | 7.4% |
| Japanese | 7.4% |
| Other | 33.4% |
