Securities research analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Securities research analyst gender statistics
19.1% of securities research analysts are women and 80.9% of securities research analysts are men.
- Male, 80.9%
- Female, 19.1%
Securities research analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.9% |
| Female | 19.1% |
Securities research analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$113,950
Female income
$108,356
Securities research analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in securities research analyst positions over time. Currently, 19.1% of securities research analysts are female.
Securities research analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2011 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
| 2012 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| 2013 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2014 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2015 | 76.25% | 23.75% |
| 2016 | 77.84% | 22.16% |
| 2017 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2018 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2019 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2020 | 81.11% | 18.89% |
| 2021 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
Securities research analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared securities research analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Securities Research Analyst | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Securities research analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among securities research analysts is White, which makes up 65.7% of all securities research analysts. Comparatively, 9.6% of securities research analysts are Asian and 9.2% of securities research analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Securities research analyst race
| Securities research analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Securities research analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how securities research analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Securities research analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Securities research analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian securities research analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown securities research analysts have the lowest average salary at $109,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,949 |
| White | $116,310 |
| Black or African American | $110,937 |
| Asian | $119,330 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,485 |
Average securities research analyst age
See how the average age of securities research analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Securities research analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Securities research analyst age breakdown
The average age of securities research analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the securities research analyst population.
Securities research analyst age breakdown
| Securities Research Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Securities research analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for securities research analysts is bachelor's degree, with 67% of securities research analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Securities research analysts by degree level
| Securities research analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Securities research analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, securities research analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $121,781 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, securities research analysts earn a median annual income of $111,293 compared to $95,538 for securities research analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,781 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,293 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,538 |
Securities research analyst employment statistics
Most securities research analysts work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where securities research analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where securities research analysts work.
Securities research analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Securities research analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the securities research analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most securities research analysts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Securities research analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 3% |
Securities research analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for securities research analysts are technology, finance and professional.
Securities research analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Securities research analyst turnover and employment statistics
Securities research analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for securities research analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Securities research analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Securities research analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average securities research analyst tenure
The average securities research analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 240 securities research analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Securities research analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Securities research analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of securities research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Data Architect | 7.31% | 150,424 |
| Cross-Enterprise Integrator | 8.42% | 14,510 |
| Lead .NET Developer | 8.46% | 250,300 |
| Securities Research Analyst | 8.59% | - |
| Data Center Engineer | 9.03% | 178,277 |
| Quality Assurance Lead Manager | 10.54% | 66,665 |
| Client Systems Technician | 10.88% | 119,643 |
Similar securities research analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Data Architect | 7.31% | 150,424 |
| Cross-Enterprise Integrator | 8.42% | 14,510 |
| Lead .NET Developer | 8.46% | 250,300 |
| Data Center Engineer | 9.03% | 178,277 |
| Quality Assurance Lead Manager | 10.54% | 66,665 |
| Client Systems Technician | 10.88% | 119,643 |
Foreign languages spoken by securities research analysts
The most common foreign language among securities research analysts is Spanish at 21.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 13.5% and German is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 21.6%
- Arabic, 13.5%
- German, 8.1%
- Japanese, 8.1%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Other, 40.6%
Securities research analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.6% |
| Arabic | 13.5% |
| German | 8.1% |
| Japanese | 8.1% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Other | 40.6% |
