Transfer agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Transfer agent gender statistics
57.7% of transfer agents are women and 42.3% of transfer agents are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Transfer agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Transfer agent gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,309
Female income
$22,914
Transfer agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transfer agent positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of transfer agents are female.
Transfer agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.40% | 63.60% |
| 2011 | 34.51% | 65.49% |
| 2012 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2013 | 35.93% | 64.07% |
| 2014 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2015 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2016 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2017 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2018 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2019 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2020 | 41.37% | 58.63% |
| 2021 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
Transfer agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared transfer agents 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% |
| Transfer Agent | 42% | 58% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Transfer agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transfer agents is White, which makes up 66.8% of all transfer agents. Comparatively, 11.7% of transfer agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of transfer agents are Asian.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Transfer agent race
| Transfer agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Transfer agent race and ethnicity over time
See how transfer agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transfer agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.28% | 6.24% | 7.53% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 74.39% | 5.86% | 8.37% | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 72.75% | 5.92% | 8.41% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 73.22% | 5.18% | 9.03% | 10.49% |
| 2014 | 73.66% | 5.63% | 8.73% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 73.30% | 5.77% | 9.00% | 10.07% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 5.45% | 9.32% | 11.64% |
| 2017 | 72.06% | 5.32% | 9.10% | 11.41% |
| 2018 | 70.23% | 5.33% | 10.56% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 72.11% | 5.68% | 9.88% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 69.11% | 5.64% | 9.71% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 66.80% | 5.59% | 11.59% | 11.67% |
Transfer agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown transfer agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transfer agents have the lowest average salary at $23,096.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,075 |
| White | $24,962 |
| Black or African American | $23,096 |
| Asian | $24,717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $23,756 |
Average transfer agent age
See how the average age of transfer agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transfer agent 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 |
Transfer agent age breakdown
The average age of transfer agents is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the transfer agent population.
Transfer agent age breakdown
| Transfer Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Transfer agent educational attainment
The most common degree for transfer agents is bachelor's degree, with 43% of transfer agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Transfer agents by degree level
| Transfer agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Transfer agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transfer agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,433 annually. With a Doctorate degree, transfer agents earn a median annual income of $26,828 compared to $25,000 for transfer agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,433 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | $26,828 |
Transfer agent employment statistics
Most transfer agents work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where transfer agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transfer agents work.
Transfer agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Transfer agent jobs by company type
Employees with the transfer agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transfer agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transfer agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Transfer agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for transfer agents are finance, professional and technology.
Transfer agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 31% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Transfer agent turnover and employment statistics
Transfer agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transfer agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transfer agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transfer agent 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 transfer agent tenure
The average transfer agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,395 transfer agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Transfer agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Transfer agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transfer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Development Representative | 5.13% | 271,837 |
| Transfer Agent | 5.67% | - |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Advertising Sales | 9.53% | 132,877 |
| Tour Agent | 17.39% | 30,004 |
Similar transfer agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Development Representative | 5.13% | 271,837 |
| General Agent | 6.79% | 94,740 |
| Advertising Sales | 9.53% | 132,877 |
| Tour Agent | 17.39% | 30,004 |
Foreign languages spoken by transfer agents
The most common foreign language among transfer agents is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Greek is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- French, 11.7%
- Greek, 5.0%
- Russian, 3.3%
- Hindi, 1.7%
- Other, 13.3%
Transfer agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Greek | 5.0% |
| Russian | 3.3% |
| Hindi | 1.7% |
| Other | 13.3% |