Employment recruiter demographics and statistics in the US
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Employment recruiter demographics by:
Employment recruiter gender statistics
65.5% of employment recruiters are women and 34.5% of employment recruiters are men.
- Female, 65.5%
- Male, 34.5%
Employment recruiter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.5% |
| Male | 34.5% |
Employment recruiter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,299
Female income
$50,007
Employment recruiter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employment recruiter positions over time. Currently, 65.5% of employment recruiters are female.
Employment recruiter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2011 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2012 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
| 2013 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2014 | 38.65% | 61.35% |
| 2015 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2016 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2017 | 36.71% | 63.29% |
| 2018 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
| 2019 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2020 | 33.76% | 66.24% |
| 2021 | 34.45% | 65.55% |
Employment recruiter related jobs gender ratio
We compared employment recruiters 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% |
| Employment Recruiter | 34% | 66% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Employment recruiter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employment recruiters is White, which makes up 58.5% of all employment recruiters. Comparatively, 19.0% of employment recruiters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of employment recruiters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Employment recruiter race
| Employment recruiter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Employment recruiter race and ethnicity over time
See how employment recruiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employment recruiter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.59% | 11.24% | 4.64% | 15.38% |
| 2011 | 65.90% | 10.92% | 4.78% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 65.99% | 10.42% | 4.77% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 65.49% | 10.55% | 4.87% | 15.56% |
| 2014 | 63.67% | 10.90% | 5.62% | 16.31% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.03% | 5.39% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 63.35% | 11.30% | 5.64% | 16.16% |
| 2017 | 63.51% | 10.31% | 5.30% | 17.13% |
| 2018 | 63.91% | 9.03% | 6.07% | 17.56% |
| 2019 | 63.87% | 9.39% | 5.81% | 17.19% |
| 2020 | 60.61% | 10.37% | 6.11% | 17.02% |
| 2021 | 58.51% | 9.72% | 6.54% | 18.97% |
Employment recruiter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian employment recruiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employment recruiters have the lowest average salary at $52,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,998 |
| White | $53,965 |
| Black or African American | $52,126 |
| Asian | $57,709 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,868 |
Average employment recruiter age
See how the average age of employment recruiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Employment recruiter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Employment recruiter age breakdown
The average age of employment recruiters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the employment recruiter population.
Employment recruiter age breakdown
| Employment Recruiter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Employment recruiter educational attainment
The most common degree for employment recruiters is bachelor's degree, with 71% of employment recruiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Employment recruiters by degree level
| Employment recruiter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Employment recruiter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employment recruiters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,026 annually. With a Master's degree, employment recruiters earn a median annual income of $67,026 compared to $58,124 for employment recruiters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,026 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,303 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,124 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,026 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,516 |
Employment recruiter employment statistics
Most employment recruiters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where employment recruiters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employment recruiters work.
Employment recruiter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Employment recruiter jobs by company type
Employees with the employment recruiter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employment recruiters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Employment recruiter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
Employment recruiter jobs by industry
The most common industries for employment recruiters are professional, health care and education.
Employment recruiter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Employment recruiter turnover and employment statistics
Employment recruiter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employment recruiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment recruiter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employment recruiter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average employment recruiter tenure
The average employment recruiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 521 employment recruiters resumes in Zippia's database.
Employment recruiter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Employment recruiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employment recruiters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Employment Recruiter | 8.93% | - |
| Marketing Internship | 10.00% | 122,135 |
| Business Continuity Planner | 11.05% | 58,291 |
| Methods Examiner | 11.64% | 2,129 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar employment recruiter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Marketing Internship | 10.00% | 122,135 |
| Business Continuity Planner | 11.05% | 58,291 |
| Methods Examiner | 11.64% | 2,129 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by employment recruiters
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Employment recruiter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
