Stock trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Stock trader gender statistics
15.5% of stock traders are women and 84.5% of stock traders are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Stock trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Stock trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$109,148
Female income
$98,091
Stock trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stock trader positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of stock traders are female.
Stock trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.92% | 19.08% |
| 2011 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2012 | 80.80% | 19.20% |
| 2013 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2014 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
| 2015 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2016 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
| 2017 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2018 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2019 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 83.94% | 16.06% |
| 2021 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
Stock trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared stock 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% |
| Stock Trader | 84% | 16% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Stock trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stock traders is White, which makes up 66.7% of all stock traders. Comparatively, 12.2% of stock traders are Asian and 11.3% of stock traders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.7%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Stock trader race
| Stock trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Stock trader race and ethnicity over time
See how stock trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stock trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.16% | 6.10% | 8.17% | 10.06% |
| 2011 | 74.27% | 5.73% | 9.01% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 72.63% | 5.78% | 9.04% | 11.15% |
| 2013 | 73.10% | 5.05% | 9.67% | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 73.54% | 5.50% | 9.36% | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 73.18% | 5.63% | 9.64% | 9.70% |
| 2016 | 71.65% | 5.31% | 9.96% | 11.27% |
| 2017 | 71.94% | 5.18% | 9.74% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 70.11% | 5.19% | 11.19% | 11.18% |
| 2019 | 71.99% | 5.54% | 10.52% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 68.99% | 5.50% | 10.35% | 11.63% |
| 2021 | 66.68% | 5.45% | 12.23% | 11.31% |
Stock trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown stock traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stock traders have the lowest average salary at $98,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $116,573 |
| White | $114,404 |
| Black or African American | $98,815 |
| Asian | $112,287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,684 |
Average stock trader age
See how the average age of stock traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stock 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 |
Stock trader age breakdown
The average age of stock traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the stock trader population.
Stock trader age breakdown
| Stock Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Stock trader educational attainment
The most common degree for stock traders is bachelor's degree, with 74% of stock traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Stock traders by degree level
| Stock trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Stock trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stock traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $147,864 annually. With a Doctorate degree, stock traders earn a median annual income of $135,169 compared to $116,291 for stock traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $147,864 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,291 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,169 |
Stock trader employment statistics
Most stock traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where stock traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stock traders work.
Stock trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Stock trader jobs by company type
Employees with the stock trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stock traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stock trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Stock trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for stock traders are finance, professional and retail.
Stock trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Stock trader turnover and employment statistics
Stock trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stock traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stock trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stock 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 stock trader tenure
The average stock trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 578 stock traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Stock trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Stock trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stock 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Service Sales Agent | 5.13% | 58,204 |
| Stock Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Group Insurance Specialist | 6.79% | 45,629 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Specialist | 17.39% | 7,580 |
Similar stock trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Service Sales Agent | 5.13% | 58,204 |
| Group Insurance Specialist | 6.79% | 45,629 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Specialist | 17.39% | 7,580 |
Foreign languages spoken by stock traders
The most common foreign language among stock traders is Spanish at 27.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 27.1%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- French, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Other, 37.4%
Stock trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.1% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Other | 37.4% |
