Signing agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Signing agent demographics by:
Signing agent gender statistics
76.1% of signing agents are women and 23.9% of signing agents are men.
- Female, 76.1%
- Male, 23.9%
Signing agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.1% |
| Male | 23.9% |
Signing agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,066
Female income
$34,220
Signing agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signing agent positions over time. Currently, 76.1% of signing agents are female.
Signing agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.03% | 73.97% |
| 2011 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2012 | 25.46% | 74.54% |
| 2013 | 25.71% | 74.29% |
| 2014 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
| 2015 | 25.10% | 74.90% |
| 2016 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2017 | 26.07% | 73.93% |
| 2018 | 24.88% | 75.12% |
| 2019 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2020 | 25.38% | 74.62% |
| 2021 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
Signing agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared signing agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Signing Agent | 24% | 76% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Signing agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signing agents is White, which makes up 70.0% of all signing agents. Comparatively, 13.2% of signing agents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of signing agents are Asian.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Signing agent race
| Signing agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Signing agent race and ethnicity over time
See how signing agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signing agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.07% | 5.11% | 5.43% | 10.63% |
| 2011 | 76.55% | 5.06% | 6.06% | 10.56% |
| 2012 | 76.78% | 5.18% | 5.32% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 76.40% | 5.17% | 5.53% | 11.48% |
| 2014 | 76.17% | 5.33% | 5.58% | 11.18% |
| 2015 | 76.17% | 5.03% | 5.49% | 11.54% |
| 2016 | 75.48% | 4.61% | 6.18% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 74.16% | 5.00% | 6.22% | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 4.90% | 6.35% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 74.92% | 5.01% | 6.30% | 11.81% |
| 2020 | 72.05% | 5.21% | 6.82% | 12.37% |
| 2021 | 70.05% | 5.29% | 6.85% | 13.18% |
Signing agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white signing agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american signing agents have the lowest average salary at $34,080.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,849 |
| White | $39,112 |
| Black or African American | $34,080 |
| Asian | $38,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,957 |
Average signing agent age
See how the average age of signing agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signing agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 47 |
| Asian | 46 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
Signing agent age breakdown
The average age of signing agents is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the signing agent population.
Signing agent age breakdown
| Signing Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Signing agent educational attainment
The most common degree for signing agents is bachelor's degree, with 49% of signing agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Signing agents by degree level
| Signing agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Signing agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signing agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,778 annually. With a Doctorate degree, signing agents earn a median annual income of $40,377 compared to $39,905 for signing agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,778 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,559 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,905 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,377 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,848 |
Signing agent employment statistics
Most signing agents work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where signing agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signing agents work.
Signing agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Signing agent jobs by company type
Employees with the signing agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signing agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Signing agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 11% |
Signing agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for signing agents are finance, professional and government.
Signing agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Signing agent turnover and employment statistics
Signing agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signing agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signing agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signing agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average signing agent tenure
The average signing agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,647 signing agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Signing agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Signing agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signing agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Development Engineer | 6.51% | 136,516 |
| Brand Advocate | 6.75% | 19,853 |
| Popcorn Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Wedding Consultant | 8.25% | 5,835 |
| Phone Sales | 11.06% | 262,655 |
| Signing Agent | 12.76% | - |
Similar signing agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Development Engineer | 6.51% | 136,516 |
| Brand Advocate | 6.75% | 19,853 |
| Popcorn Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Wedding Consultant | 8.25% | 5,835 |
| Phone Sales | 11.06% | 262,655 |
Foreign languages spoken by signing agents
The most common foreign language among signing agents is Spanish at 51.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 51.8%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- German, 5.4%
- Cantonese, 5.4%
- Other, 23.2%
Signing agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.8% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| German | 5.4% |
| Cantonese | 5.4% |
| Other | 23.2% |
