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Admissions recruiter demographics and statistics in the US

Admissions recruiter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates admissions recruiter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our admissions recruiter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about admissions recruiters after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 35,043 admissions recruiters currently employed in the United States.
  • 55.6% of all admissions recruiters are women, while 44.4% are men.
  • The average admissions recruiter age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of admissions recruiters is White (67.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Black or African American (10.6%) and Unknown (3.8%).
  • Admissions recruiters are most in-demand in Glendale, AZ.
  • The education industry is the highest-paying for admissions recruiters.
  • New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $59,459, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women admissions recruiters earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 11% of all admissions recruiters are LGBT.
  • New York is the best state for admissions recruiters to live.
  • Admissions recruiters are 89% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Admissions recruiter demographics by:

Admissions recruiter gender statistics

55.6% of admissions recruiters are women and 44.4% of admissions recruiters are men.
  • Female, 55.6%
  • Male, 44.4%

Admissions recruiter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female55.6%
Male44.4%

Admissions recruiter gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,347
female-income
Female income
$31,538

Admissions recruiter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in admissions recruiter positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of admissions recruiters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Admissions recruiter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201055.42%44.58%
201153.60%46.40%
201253.35%46.65%
201353.08%46.92%
201451.93%48.07%
201552.02%47.98%
201650.68%49.32%
201749.80%50.20%
201845.09%54.91%
201946.75%53.25%
202042.22%57.78%
202144.36%55.64%

Admissions recruiter related jobs gender ratio

We compared admissions recruiters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Admissions Recruiter44%56%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Admissions recruiter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among admissions recruiters is White, which makes up 67.0% of all admissions recruiters. Comparatively, 14.2% of admissions recruiters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of admissions recruiters are Black or African American.
  • White, 67.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
  • Black or African American, 10.6%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • Asian, 3.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Admissions recruiter race

Admissions recruiter racePercentages
White67.0%
Hispanic or Latino14.2%
Black or African American10.6%
Unknown3.8%
Asian3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Admissions recruiter race and ethnicity over time

See how admissions recruiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Admissions recruiter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.45%15.69%2.72%8.31%
201169.57%15.56%2.82%8.79%
201268.76%15.46%2.62%9.65%
201369.18%15.73%2.66%9.33%
201468.78%15.39%2.79%9.76%
201569.46%14.13%3.09%10.11%
201668.87%14.04%2.98%10.56%
201769.66%14.06%2.85%10.41%
201870.75%10.81%4.54%11.44%
201969.83%12.09%4.04%11.42%
202068.46%10.85%3.30%12.57%
202167.03%10.64%3.74%14.20%

Admissions recruiter wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino admissions recruiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american admissions recruiters have the lowest average salary at $31,503.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$31,872
White$31,942
Black or African American$31,503
Asian$32,850
Hispanic or Latino$33,613

Average admissions recruiter age

See how the average age of admissions recruiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Admissions recruiter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4444
Unknown4043.5
Asian4038
Hispanic or Latino38.539
White4142
American Indian and Alaska Native48

Admissions recruiter age breakdown

The average age of admissions recruiters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the admissions recruiter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Admissions recruiter age breakdown

Admissions Recruiter YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years14%

Admissions recruiter educational attainment

The most common degree for admissions recruiters is bachelor's degree, with 73% of admissions recruiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 73%
  • Master's, 14%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Admissions recruiters by degree level

Admissions recruiter degreePercentages
Bachelor's73%
Master's14%
Associate9%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Admissions recruiter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, admissions recruiters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,499 annually. With a Master's degree, admissions recruiters earn a median annual income of $42,391 compared to $34,389 for admissions recruiters with an Bachelor's degree.
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
$39,000
$37,000
$35,000
$33,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$42,391
Bachelor's Degree$34,389
Doctorate Degree$43,499

Admissions recruiter employment statistics

Most admissions recruiters work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where admissions recruiters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where admissions recruiters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Admissions recruiter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees36%
500 - 1,000 employees15%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees4%

Admissions recruiter jobs by company type

Employees with the admissions recruiter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most admissions recruiters prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Admissions recruiter jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education89%
Public1%
Private9%
Government1%

Admissions recruiter jobs by industry

The most common industries for admissions recruiters are education, professional and non profits.

Education

Professional

Non Profits

Manufacturing

Government

Admissions recruiter industry statistics

Admissions recruiter turnover and employment statistics

Admissions recruiter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for admissions recruiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Admissions recruiter unemployment rate by year

YearAdmissions recruiter unemployment rate
20105.18%
20115.42%
20124.84%
20134.91%
20143.67%
20153.13%
20163.01%
20172.42%
20182.05%
20191.74%
20202.08%
20212.02%

Average admissions recruiter tenure

The average admissions recruiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,578 admissions recruiters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Admissions recruiter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years44%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

Admissions recruiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of admissions recruiters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Juvenile Officer9.50%56,115
Admissions Recruiter10.75%-
Monk11.25%46
Social Welfare Clerk11.48%92,758
Group Home Counselor15.06%79,344
Child And Adolescent Therapist15.06%69,031

Similar admissions recruiter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Juvenile Officer9.50%56,115
Monk11.25%46
Social Welfare Clerk11.48%92,758
Group Home Counselor15.06%79,344
Child And Adolescent Therapist15.06%69,031

Foreign languages spoken by admissions recruiters

The most common foreign language among admissions recruiters is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Wolof is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
  • Spanish, 57.1%
  • French, 14.3%
  • Wolof, 4.8%
  • Russian, 4.8%
  • Italian, 4.8%
  • Other, 14.2%

Admissions recruiter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.1%
French14.3%
Wolof4.8%
Russian4.8%
Italian4.8%
Other14.2%

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Admissions recruiter location demographics

The amount you can make as an admissions recruiter can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of admissions recruiters is $48,897. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do admissions recruiters earn the most?

Admissions recruiters earn the most in New York, where the average admissions recruiter salary is $59,284. The map here shows where admissions recruiters earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Admissions Recruiters?

By looking through more than 1,578 resumes, we found that the most popular places for admissions recruiters are Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Admissions Recruiters

Admissions recruiter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,234$55,781
2Texas849$38,187
3New York606$59,284
4Florida545$33,510
5Illinois460$39,934
6Pennsylvania423$50,163
7Virginia385$49,830
8Massachusetts379$58,546
9Georgia342$44,465
10Ohio322$36,973
11Washington314$49,270
12Arizona300$37,869
13North Carolina290$35,086
14New Jersey271$50,319
15Colorado249$38,413
16Tennessee244$34,203
17Michigan233$31,821
18Oregon231$42,725
19Minnesota204$37,730
20Maryland199$49,717
21Wisconsin158$40,252
22Indiana155$38,983
23Missouri151$34,040
24Utah127$35,372
25South Carolina117$31,207
26District of Columbia113$58,292
27Kentucky107$31,820
28Iowa103$38,468
29Connecticut102$55,958
30Louisiana93$37,062
31Kansas84$42,057
32Alabama82$31,967
33Arkansas79$37,961
34Nebraska79$35,919
35Nevada76$44,323
36Mississippi74$35,274
37New Hampshire73$44,622
38Oklahoma64$29,448
39New Mexico58$36,437
40Idaho57$32,937
41Rhode Island51$52,749
42Montana51$31,348
43Alaska43$44,798
44Delaware42$48,139
45Vermont34$46,368
46West Virginia31$36,463
47South Dakota31$26,540
48Hawaii30$39,653
49Maine30$36,447
50North Dakota25$34,239
51Wyoming19$34,832

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