Lead setter demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead setter demographics by:
Lead setter gender statistics
28.8% of lead setters are women and 71.2% of lead setters are men.
- Male, 71.2%
- Female, 28.8%
Lead setter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.2% |
| Female | 28.8% |
Lead setter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,827
Female income
$72,577
Lead setter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead setter positions over time. Currently, 28.8% of lead setters are female.
Lead setter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2011 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2012 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2013 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2014 | 65.54% | 34.46% |
| 2015 | 64.70% | 35.30% |
| 2016 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2017 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2018 | 66.06% | 33.94% |
| 2019 | 60.18% | 39.82% |
| 2020 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2021 | 71.19% | 28.81% |
Lead setter related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead setters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Lead Setter | 71% | 29% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Lead setter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead setters is White, which makes up 56.1% of all lead setters. Comparatively, 17.8% of lead setters are Black or African American and 17.8% of lead setters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.1%
- Black or African American, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Lead setter race
| Lead setter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Lead setter race and ethnicity over time
See how lead setter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead setter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 18.29% | 2.62% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 18.38% | 1.48% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 20.81% | 1.39% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 20.05% | 2.33% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 63.05% | 18.40% | 2.26% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 17.24% | 2.20% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 17.26% | 2.74% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 64.15% | 15.33% | 2.59% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 60.92% | 17.49% | 2.73% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 59.77% | 17.08% | 2.79% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 11.38% | 4.20% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 56.07% | 17.79% | 3.93% | 17.79% |
Lead setter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american lead setters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lead setters have the lowest average salary at $71,678.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,330 |
| White | $79,360 |
| Black or African American | $89,143 |
| Asian | $72,370 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,678 |
Average lead setter age
See how the average age of lead setters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lead setter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 26.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 31 |
Lead setter age breakdown
The average age of lead setters is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the lead setter population.
Lead setter age breakdown
| Lead Setter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Lead setter educational attainment
The most common degree for lead setters is high school diploma, with 38% of lead setters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Lead setters by degree level
| Lead setter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Lead setter employment statistics
Company size where lead setters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead setters work.
Lead setter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Lead setter jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead setters are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Lead setter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Lead setter turnover and employment statistics
Lead setter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead setters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead setter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead setter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.16% |
| 2011 | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 27.74% |
| 2013 | 24.57% |
| 2014 | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 22.37% |
| 2016 | 20.14% |
| 2017 | 13.49% |
| 2018 | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 17.10% |
Average lead setter tenure
The average lead setter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 lead setters resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead setter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Lead setter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead setters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 85,486 |
| Party Demonstrator | 6.75% | 5,912 |
| Door Tender | 7.95% | 1,318 |
| Store Gift Wrap Associate | 8.25% | 45,024 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | - |
| Land Agent | 12.76% | 29,973 |
Similar lead setter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 85,486 |
| Party Demonstrator | 6.75% | 5,912 |
| Door Tender | 7.95% | 1,318 |
| Store Gift Wrap Associate | 8.25% | 45,024 |
| Land Agent | 12.76% | 29,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead setters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lead setter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
