Talent agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Talent agent demographics by:
Talent agent gender statistics
53.0% of talent agents are women and 47.0% of talent agents are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Talent agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Talent agent gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,454
Female income
$39,318
Talent agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in talent agent positions over time. Currently, 53.0% of talent agents are female.
Talent agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.30% | 47.70% |
| 2011 | 49.47% | 50.53% |
| 2012 | 50.29% | 49.71% |
| 2013 | 52.47% | 47.53% |
| 2014 | 49.28% | 50.72% |
| 2015 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2016 | 47.52% | 52.48% |
| 2017 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2018 | 48.98% | 51.02% |
| 2019 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2020 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2021 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
Talent agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared talent agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Talent Agent | 47% | 53% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Talent agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among talent agents is White, which makes up 64.9% of all talent agents. Comparatively, 14.3% of talent agents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of talent agents are Asian.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Talent agent race
| Talent agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Talent agent race and ethnicity over time
See how talent agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Talent agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.94% | 13.78% | 7.03% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 67.57% | 12.62% | 3.98% | 14.07% |
| 2012 | 63.66% | 12.56% | 5.98% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 64.39% | 11.20% | 6.07% | 14.64% |
| 2014 | 64.84% | 10.60% | 4.88% | 15.60% |
| 2015 | 61.38% | 11.63% | 6.31% | 15.88% |
| 2016 | 63.70% | 11.96% | 5.67% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 67.04% | 10.53% | 5.02% | 14.27% |
| 2018 | 65.95% | 8.78% | 6.59% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 68.51% | 10.49% | 4.63% | 13.72% |
| 2020 | 58.24% | 8.64% | 8.13% | 18.51% |
| 2021 | 64.92% | 7.51% | 8.11% | 14.34% |
Talent agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,745 |
| White | $46,395 |
| Black or African American | $43,889 |
| Asian | $56,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,126 |
Average talent agent age
See how the average age of talent agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Talent agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Talent agent age breakdown
The average age of talent agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the talent agent population.
Talent agent age breakdown
| Talent Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Talent agent educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Talent agents by degree level
| Talent agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Talent agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,238 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,965 |
Talent agent employment statistics
Company size where talent agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where talent agents work.
Talent agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Talent agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for talent agents are media, professional and manufacturing.
Talent agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Talent agent turnover and employment statistics
Talent agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for talent agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Talent agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Talent agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.58% |
| 2015 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 4.76% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.27% |
| 2021 | 12.93% |
Average talent agent tenure
The average talent agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 586 talent agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Talent agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Talent agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of talent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Revenue Research Analyst | 10.00% | 52,864 |
| Sustainable Design Consultant | 11.05% | 45,671 |
| Immigration Investigator | 11.64% | 4,690 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
| Talent Agent | 20.05% | - |
Similar talent agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Revenue Research Analyst | 10.00% | 52,864 |
| Sustainable Design Consultant | 11.05% | 45,671 |
| Immigration Investigator | 11.64% | 4,690 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by talent agents
The most common foreign language among talent agents is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- German, 12.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Italian, 6.1%
- Other, 21.1%
Talent agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| German | 12.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| Other | 21.1% |
