Day Trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Day Trader gender statistics
9.5% of day traders are women and 90.5% of day traders are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Day Trader gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Day Trader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$109,839
Female Income
$98,869
Day Trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in day trader positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of day traders are female.
Day Trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2011 | 87.19% | 12.81% |
| 2012 | 88.01% | 11.99% |
| 2013 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2014 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2015 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2016 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2017 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2019 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2020 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2021 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
Day Trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared day 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% |
| Day Trader | 90% | 10% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Day Trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among day traders is White, which makes up 66.3% of all day traders. Comparatively, 12.4% of day traders are Asian and 11.5% of day traders are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Day Trader Race
| Day Trader Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Day Trader race and ethnicity over time
See how day trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Day Trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.73% | 6.17% | 8.34% | 10.24% |
| 2011 | 73.85% | 5.79% | 9.17% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 72.21% | 5.85% | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| 2013 | 72.68% | 5.11% | 9.83% | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 73.12% | 5.57% | 9.53% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 72.76% | 5.70% | 9.80% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 71.23% | 5.38% | 10.12% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 71.52% | 5.25% | 9.91% | 11.22% |
| 2018 | 69.69% | 5.26% | 11.36% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 5.61% | 10.69% | 10.26% |
| 2020 | 68.57% | 5.57% | 10.51% | 11.81% |
| 2021 | 66.26% | 5.52% | 12.40% | 11.49% |
Day Trader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown day traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american day traders have the lowest average salary at $99,588.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $117,195 |
| White | $115,048 |
| Black or African American | $99,588 |
| Asian | $112,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,412 |
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Average day trader age
See how the average age of day traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Day 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 |
Day Trader age breakdown
The average age of day traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the day trader population.
Day Trader age breakdown
| Day Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Day Trader educational attainment
The most common degree for day traders is bachelor's degree, with 68% of day traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Day Traders by degree level
| Day Trader Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Day Trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, day traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $148,129 annually. With a Doctorate degree, day traders earn a median annual income of $135,593 compared to $116,917 for day traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $148,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,917 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,593 |
Day Trader employment statistics
Most day traders work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where day traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where day traders work.
Day Trader jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Day Trader jobs by company type
Employees with the day trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most day traders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Day Trader jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 8% |
Day Trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for day traders are finance, media and government.
Day Trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 20% |
| Media | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Day Trader turnover and employment statistics
Day Trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for day traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Day Trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Day 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 day trader tenure
The average day trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,005 day traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Day Trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Day Trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of day 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidator | 5.13% | 219 |
| Day Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Semiconductor Testing Group Leader | 6.79% | 24,790 |
| Advertising Sales Representative | 9.53% | 202,147 |
| Tour Agent | 17.39% | 30,004 |
Similar day trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidator | 5.13% | 219 |
| Semiconductor Testing Group Leader | 6.79% | 24,790 |
| Advertising Sales Representative | 9.53% | 202,147 |
| Tour Agent | 17.39% | 30,004 |
Foreign languages spoken by day traders
The most common foreign language among day traders is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Italian, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 7.8%
- French, 7.8%
- German, 6.5%
- Other, 32.4%
Day Trader languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.8% |
| French | 7.8% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Other | 32.4% |