Lead former demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead former gender statistics
19.5% of lead formers are women and 80.5% of lead formers are men.
- Male, 80.5%
- Female, 19.5%
Lead former gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.5% |
| Female | 19.5% |
Lead former gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$125,445
Female income
$111,090
Lead former gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead former positions over time. Currently, 19.5% of lead formers are female.
Lead former gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2011 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2012 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2013 | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2015 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2016 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2017 | 84.86% | 15.14% |
| 2018 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
| 2020 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2021 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
Lead former related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead formers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Lead Former | 80% | 20% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Lead former demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead formers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all lead formers. Comparatively, 16.6% of lead formers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of lead formers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lead former race
| Lead former race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lead former race and ethnicity over time
See how lead former racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead former race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.52% | 10.35% | 5.28% | 13.59% |
| 2011 | 67.72% | 11.10% | 5.19% | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 66.74% | 11.41% | 5.39% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 10.88% | 5.65% | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 67.23% | 10.69% | 5.19% | 14.37% |
| 2015 | 66.41% | 10.76% | 5.68% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 65.52% | 11.02% | 5.80% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 65.69% | 10.18% | 6.14% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 66.32% | 9.67% | 6.26% | 14.90% |
| 2019 | 66.84% | 9.00% | 5.74% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 64.46% | 9.22% | 5.90% | 15.29% |
| 2021 | 62.61% | 9.20% | 6.03% | 16.64% |
Lead former wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead formers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead formers have the lowest average salary at $121,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $126,115 |
| White | $125,343 |
| Black or African American | $121,942 |
| Asian | $127,406 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,492 |
Average lead former age
See how the average age of lead formers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead former age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Lead former age breakdown
The average age of lead formers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the lead former population.
Lead former age breakdown
| Lead Former Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Lead former educational attainment
The most common degree for lead formers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of lead formers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Lead formers by degree level
| Lead former degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Lead former wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead formers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $165,824 annually. With a Master's degree, lead formers earn a median annual income of $152,208 compared to $130,530 for lead formers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $152,208 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $106,434 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $130,530 |
| Doctorate Degree | $165,824 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $111,141 |
Lead former employment statistics
Most lead formers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead formers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead formers work.
Lead former jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Lead former jobs by company type
Employees with the lead former job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead formers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead former jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Lead former jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead formers are manufacturing, construction and technology.
Lead former industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Lead former turnover and employment statistics
Lead former unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead formers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead former unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead former unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average lead former tenure
The average lead former stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 lead formers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead former tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Lead former LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead formers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Accounting Clerk | 6.76% | 106,969 |
| Assistant To The President | 7.79% | 9,200 |
| Lead Former | 8.06% | - |
| Collections Officer | 8.49% | 59,691 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Mortgage Specialist | 9.31% | 26,471 |
Similar lead former jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Accounting Clerk | 6.76% | 106,969 |
| Assistant To The President | 7.79% | 9,200 |
| Collections Officer | 8.49% | 59,691 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Mortgage Specialist | 9.31% | 26,471 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead formers
The most common foreign language among lead formers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Lead former languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |