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Director of talent acquisition demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 3,550 directors of talent acquisition currently employed in the United States.
  • 37.0% of all directors of talent acquisition are women, while 63.0% are men.
  • The average director of talent acquisition age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of directors of talent acquisition is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (7.7%) and Asian (5.7%).
  • Directors of talent acquisition are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for directors of talent acquisition.
  • 18% of all directors of talent acquisition are LGBT.
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Director of talent acquisition gender statistics

37.0% of directors of talent acquisition are women and 63.0% of directors of talent acquisition are men.
  • Male, 63.0%
  • Female, 37.0%

Director of talent acquisition gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male63.0%
Female37.0%

Director of talent acquisition gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$139,869
female-income
Female income
$129,070

Director of talent acquisition related jobs gender ratio

We compared directors of talent acquisition with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Director Of Talent Acquisition63%37%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Director of talent acquisition demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among directors of talent acquisition is White, which makes up 70.0% of all directors of talent acquisition. Comparatively, 11.1% of directors of talent acquisition are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of directors of talent acquisition are Black or African American.
  • White, 70.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.7%
  • Asian, 5.7%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Director of talent acquisition race

Director of talent acquisition racePercentages
White70.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian5.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Director of talent acquisition wage gap by race

According to our data, asian directors of talent acquisition have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of talent acquisition have the lowest average salary at $134,784.
$150,000
$147,000
$144,000
$141,000
$138,000
$135,000
$132,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$139,725
White$136,984
Black or African American$134,784
Asian$147,751
Hispanic or Latino$140,438

Average director of talent acquisition age

See how the average age of directors of talent acquisition varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Director of talent acquisition age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5049
Unknown4645
Asian4143.5
Hispanic or Latino4144
White4747
American Indian and Alaska Native51

Director of talent acquisition age breakdown

The average age of directors of talent acquisition is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the director of talent acquisition population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Director of talent acquisition age breakdown

Director Of Talent Acquisition YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years4%

Director of talent acquisition educational attainment

The most common degree for directors of talent acquisition is bachelor's degree, with 76% of directors of talent acquisition earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 76%
  • Master's, 15%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Directors of talent acquisition by degree level

Director of talent acquisition degreePercentages
Bachelor's76%
Master's15%
Associate5%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Director of talent acquisition wage gap by degree level

According to the data, directors of talent acquisition with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $172,622 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of talent acquisition earn a median annual income of $165,273 compared to $146,420 for directors of talent acquisition with an Bachelor's degree.
$177,000
$166,000
$155,000
$144,000
$133,000
$122,000
$111,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$165,273
Bachelor's Degree$146,420
Doctorate Degree$172,622
Some College/ Associate Degree$121,723

Director of talent acquisition employment statistics

Most directors of talent acquisition work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where directors of talent acquisition work

Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of talent acquisition work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Director of talent acquisition jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees15%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees34%

Director of talent acquisition jobs by company type

Employees with the director of talent acquisition job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of talent acquisition prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Director of talent acquisition jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public38%
Private56%
Government2%

Director of talent acquisition jobs by industry

The most common industries for directors of talent acquisition are technology, finance and professional.

Fortune 500

Technology

Finance

Professional

Health Care

Director of talent acquisition turnover and employment statistics

Average director of talent acquisition tenure

The average director of talent acquisition stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,051 directors of talent acquisition resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Director of talent acquisition tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years8%
11+ years9%

Director of talent acquisition LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of directors of talent acquisition that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Director, Facilities & Operations4.78%83,458
Supply Chain Logistics Manager5.19%38,785
Finance Vice President10.51%111,219
Mission Manager11.01%76,826
Senior Purchasing Manager11.39%19,183
Apprenticeship Consultant17.60%13,736
Director Of Talent Acquisition17.78%-

Similar director of talent acquisition jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Director, Facilities & Operations4.78%83,458
Supply Chain Logistics Manager5.19%38,785
Finance Vice President10.51%111,219
Mission Manager11.01%76,826
Senior Purchasing Manager11.39%19,183
Apprenticeship Consultant17.60%13,736

Foreign languages spoken by directors of talent acquisition

The most common foreign language among directors of talent acquisition is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
  • Spanish, 50.0%
  • French, 14.3%
  • Portuguese, 8.9%
  • German, 5.4%
  • Polish, 3.6%
  • Other, 17.8%

Director of talent acquisition languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
French14.3%
Portuguese8.9%
German5.4%
Polish3.6%
Other17.8%

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Director of talent acquisition location demographics

Where do directors of talent acquisition earn the most?

Directors of talent acquisition earn the most in Maine, where the average director of talent acquisition salary is $174,848. The map here shows where directors of talent acquisition 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 Directors Of Talent Acquisition?

By looking through more than 2,051 resumes, we found that the most popular places for directors of talent acquisition are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Directors Of Talent Acquisition

Director of talent acquisition jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,064$144,620
2Alabama545$141,487
3New York545$149,014
4Louisiana516$115,840
5Texas470$136,632
6Oklahoma449$129,718
7Illinois364$137,296
8Florida357$137,790
9Massachusetts350$153,673
10Mississippi321$130,181
11Georgia296$130,140
12Virginia271$138,857
13New Jersey254$141,936
14Pennsylvania251$134,842
15North Carolina250$139,677
16Ohio200$150,661
17Washington191$136,536
18Colorado187$131,272
19District of Columbia167$136,847
20Minnesota161$132,736
21Arizona152$154,054
22Maryland151$143,591
23Oregon145$144,620
24Wisconsin129$118,626
25Michigan125$120,870
26Missouri118$112,341
27Indiana109$128,096
28Connecticut90$142,316
29Tennessee89$129,016
30Iowa79$138,640
31Utah63$136,017
32South Carolina53$116,724
33Nevada52$135,962
34Kansas52$125,867
35Kentucky52$119,576
36Nebraska47$117,644
37Arkansas42$131,620
38Rhode Island27$153,298
39New Hampshire26$140,839
40Delaware23$145,260
41New Mexico21$133,046
42Idaho21$118,629
43North Dakota20$133,169
44Maine19$174,848
45Vermont16$138,145
46Montana16$134,141
47South Dakota16$121,980
48Hawaii15$106,470
49Alaska12$143,444
50West Virginia11$134,447
51Wyoming5$132,200

Where are directors of talent acquisition in high demand?

Directors of talent acquisition are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 31 job openings for directors of talent acquisition here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country directors of talent acquisition are in the most demand.
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