Securities adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Securities adviser gender statistics
13.8% of securities advisers are women and 86.2% of securities advisers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Securities adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Securities adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,455
Female income
$73,363
Securities adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in securities adviser positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of securities advisers are female.
Securities adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2011 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 2012 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2015 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2018 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2020 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
Securities adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared securities advisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Securities Adviser | 86% | 14% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Securities adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among securities advisers is White, which makes up 53.2% of all securities advisers. Comparatively, 19.1% of securities advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of securities advisers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Securities adviser race
| Securities adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Securities adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how securities adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Securities adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.76% | 14.66% | 5.07% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 60.71% | 14.60% | 5.04% | 15.51% |
| 2012 | 60.37% | 14.88% | 4.97% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 60.70% | 14.44% | 5.23% | 15.72% |
| 2014 | 59.39% | 15.28% | 4.93% | 16.05% |
| 2015 | 59.02% | 14.71% | 5.41% | 16.50% |
| 2016 | 58.65% | 14.48% | 5.20% | 17.38% |
| 2017 | 58.55% | 15.40% | 4.87% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 58.80% | 14.28% | 5.07% | 17.19% |
| 2019 | 57.79% | 14.99% | 5.89% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 53.12% | 15.55% | 5.94% | 18.44% |
| 2021 | 53.24% | 14.33% | 6.27% | 19.07% |
Securities adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, white securities advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown securities advisers have the lowest average salary at $72,882.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,882 |
| White | $76,857 |
| Black or African American | $75,941 |
| Asian | $76,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,948 |
Average securities adviser age
See how the average age of securities advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Securities adviser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Securities adviser age breakdown
The average age of securities advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the securities adviser population.
Securities adviser age breakdown
| Securities Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Securities adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for securities advisers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of securities advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Securities advisers by degree level
| Securities adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Securities adviser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, securities advisers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,230 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, securities advisers earn a median annual income of $84,066 compared to $72,403 for securities advisers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,230 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,184 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,403 |
Securities adviser employment statistics
Most securities advisers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where securities advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where securities advisers work.
Securities adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Securities adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the securities adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most securities advisers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Securities adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 10% |
Securities adviser jobs by industry
The most common industries for securities advisers are technology, professional and finance.
Securities adviser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Securities adviser turnover and employment statistics
Securities adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for securities advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Securities adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Securities adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average securities adviser tenure
The average securities adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,677 securities advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Securities adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Securities adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of securities advisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Securities Adviser | 6.29% | - |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Aquatics Specialist | 7.20% | 19,982 |
| Licensed Private Investigator | 8.27% | 16,954 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Similar securities adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Aquatics Specialist | 7.20% | 19,982 |
| Licensed Private Investigator | 8.27% | 16,954 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Foreign languages spoken by securities advisers
The most common foreign language among securities advisers is Spanish at 32.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.6%.
- Spanish, 32.9%
- French, 9.6%
- Arabic, 9.6%
- German, 6.8%
- Hebrew, 5.5%
- Other, 35.6%
Securities adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.9% |
| French | 9.6% |
| Arabic | 9.6% |
| German | 6.8% |
| Hebrew | 5.5% |
| Other | 35.6% |
