Securities trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Securities trader gender statistics
14.9% of securities traders are women and 85.1% of securities traders are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Securities trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Securities trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$109,731
Female income
$98,793
Securities trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in securities trader positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of securities traders are female.
Securities trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.69% | 18.31% |
| 2011 | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 2012 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2013 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2014 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2015 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2018 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2019 | 84.76% | 15.24% |
| 2020 | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 2021 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
Securities trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared securities traders 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% |
| Securities Trader | 85% | 15% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Securities trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among securities traders is White, which makes up 66.4% of all securities traders. Comparatively, 12.1% of securities traders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of securities traders are Asian.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Securities trader race
| Securities trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Securities trader race and ethnicity over time
See how securities trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Securities trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.88% | 6.41% | 7.30% | 10.87% |
| 2011 | 73.99% | 6.03% | 8.13% | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 72.35% | 6.09% | 8.17% | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 72.82% | 5.35% | 8.79% | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 73.26% | 5.80% | 8.49% | 10.90% |
| 2015 | 72.90% | 5.94% | 8.77% | 10.52% |
| 2016 | 71.37% | 5.62% | 9.09% | 12.09% |
| 2017 | 71.66% | 5.49% | 8.87% | 11.86% |
| 2018 | 69.83% | 5.50% | 10.32% | 12.00% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 5.85% | 9.65% | 10.90% |
| 2020 | 68.71% | 5.81% | 9.47% | 12.44% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 5.76% | 11.36% | 12.12% |
Securities trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown securities traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american securities traders have the lowest average salary at $99,510.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $117,066 |
| White | $114,925 |
| Black or African American | $99,510 |
| Asian | $112,834 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,318 |
Average securities trader age
See how the average age of securities traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Securities trader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Securities trader age breakdown
The average age of securities traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the securities trader population.
Securities trader age breakdown
| Securities Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Securities trader educational attainment
The most common degree for securities traders is bachelor's degree, with 80% of securities traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Securities traders by degree level
| Securities trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Securities trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, securities traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $147,896 annually. With a Doctorate degree, securities traders earn a median annual income of $135,403 compared to $116,788 for securities traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $147,896 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,788 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,403 |
Securities trader employment statistics
Most securities traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where securities traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where securities traders work.
Securities trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Securities trader jobs by company type
Employees with the securities trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most securities traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Securities trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Securities trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for securities traders are finance, professional and insurance.
Securities trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Securities trader turnover and employment statistics
Securities trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for securities traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Securities trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Securities trader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average securities trader tenure
The average securities trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 439 securities traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Securities trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Securities trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of securities traders 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 Account Executive | 5.13% | 173,383 |
| Securities Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Insurance Producer | 6.79% | 44,922 |
| Advertising Media Consultant | 9.53% | 26,082 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Similar securities trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Account Executive | 5.13% | 173,383 |
| Insurance Producer | 6.79% | 44,922 |
| Advertising Media Consultant | 9.53% | 26,082 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by securities traders
The most common foreign language among securities traders is Spanish at 25.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 25.6%
- German, 9.3%
- Mandarin, 9.3%
- Russian, 9.3%
- Chinese, 7.0%
- Other, 39.5%
Securities trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.6% |
| German | 9.3% |
| Mandarin | 9.3% |
| Russian | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 7.0% |
| Other | 39.5% |
