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What is a lead setter and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a lead setter. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.46 an hour? That's $50,868 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 5,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLead SetterUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,868

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.89%

Asian 3.93%

Black or African American 17.79%

Hispanic or Latino 17.79%

Unknown 3.52%

White 56.07%

Gender

female 28.81%

male 71.19%

Age - 33
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 33
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a lead setter

  1. Explore lead setter education requirements

    Most common lead setter degrees

    High School Diploma

    37.8 %

    Bachelor's

    31.1 %

    Associate

    17.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific lead setter skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Solar Power40.18%
    CNC Operation32.99%
    Outbound Calls26.83%
  3. Complete relevant lead setter training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead setters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lead setter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead setter resumes.
  4. Research lead setter duties and responsibilities

    • Administer and maintain leads within SalesForce.com.
    • Dye setting- placing steel moldings (air conditioners for cars) into a press machine.
    • Used string lines and measuring tapes to layout designate areas for installation of asphalt, guardrail and cattle guards.
    • Set appointments for a medicaid visit for Medicaid and Medicare patients/Provide program info and health insurance policy
  5. Apply for lead setter jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lead setter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first lead setter job

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Average lead setter salary

The average lead setter salary in the United States is $50,868 per year or $24 per hour. Lead setter salaries range between $30,000 and $85,000 per year.

Average lead setter salary
$50,868 Yearly
$24.46 hourly

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Lead setter reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Cons

Oh I do like anything about it because because that’s my career


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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
Pros

I just started and did it with this guy for 2 months. I would like to learn more about it

Cons

I love it all


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.