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Lead technical recruiter demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 59,531 lead technical recruiters currently employed in the United States.
  • 39.7% of all lead technical recruiters are women, while 60.3% are men.
  • The average lead technical recruiter age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead technical recruiters is White (57.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%), Black or African American (10.9%) and Asian (9.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all lead technical recruiters are LGBT.
  • Lead technical recruiters are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead technical recruiter demographics by:

Lead technical recruiter gender statistics

39.7% of lead technical recruiters are women and 60.3% of lead technical recruiters are men.
  • Male, 60.3%
  • Female, 39.7%

Lead technical recruiter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male60.3%
Female39.7%

Lead technical recruiter gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$103,170
female-income
Female income
$97,585

Lead technical recruiter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead technical recruiter positions over time. Currently, 39.7% of lead technical recruiters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
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0%
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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2019
2020
2021

Lead technical recruiter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201065.26%34.74%
201162.74%37.26%
201264.62%35.38%
201363.10%36.90%
201464.59%35.41%
201561.94%38.06%
201662.91%37.09%
201762.68%37.32%
201861.39%38.61%
201960.58%39.42%
202059.61%40.39%
202160.34%39.66%

Lead technical recruiter related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead technical 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Lead Technical Recruiter60%40%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Lead technical recruiter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead technical recruiters is White, which makes up 57.9% of all lead technical recruiters. Comparatively, 16.1% of lead technical recruiters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of lead technical recruiters are Black or African American.
  • White, 57.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
  • Black or African American, 10.9%
  • Asian, 9.1%
  • Unknown, 5.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Lead technical recruiter race

Lead technical recruiter racePercentages
White57.9%
Hispanic or Latino16.1%
Black or African American10.9%
Asian9.1%
Unknown5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Lead technical recruiter race and ethnicity over time

See how lead technical recruiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead technical recruiter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.93%12.41%7.24%12.56%
201165.24%12.09%7.38%12.28%
201265.33%11.58%7.37%12.88%
201364.82%11.72%7.47%12.74%
201463.01%12.06%8.22%13.49%
201563.19%12.19%7.99%13.69%
201662.69%12.47%8.24%13.34%
201762.85%11.47%7.90%14.31%
201863.25%10.19%8.67%14.74%
201963.21%10.55%8.41%14.37%
202059.95%11.53%8.71%14.20%
202157.85%10.89%9.14%16.15%

Lead technical recruiter wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead technical recruiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead technical recruiters have the lowest average salary at $100,361.
$109,000
$107,000
$105,000
$103,000
$101,000
$99,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$104,065
White$102,741
Black or African American$100,361
Asian$107,505
Hispanic or Latino$101,324

Average lead technical recruiter age

See how the average age of lead technical recruiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead technical recruiter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4244
Unknown35.540
Asian3938
Hispanic or Latino35.537
White3941
American Indian and Alaska Native48

Lead technical recruiter age breakdown

The average age of lead technical recruiters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the lead technical recruiter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead technical recruiter age breakdown

Lead Technical Recruiter YearsPercentages
40+ years52%
30-40 years32%
20-30 years16%

Lead technical recruiter educational attainment

The most common degree for lead technical recruiters is bachelor's degree, with 80% of lead technical recruiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 80%
  • Master's, 10%
  • Associate, 7%
  • High School Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Lead technical recruiters by degree level

Lead technical recruiter degreePercentages
Bachelor's80%
Master's10%
Associate7%
High School Diploma1%
Other Degrees2%

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Lead technical recruiter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead technical recruiters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $127,208 annually. With a Master's degree, lead technical recruiters earn a median annual income of $118,948 compared to $108,027 for lead technical recruiters with an Bachelor's degree.
$132,000
$124,000
$116,000
$108,000
$100,000
$92,000
$84,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$118,948
High School Diploma or Less$91,284
Bachelor's Degree$108,027
Doctorate Degree$127,208
Some College/ Associate Degree$91,573

Lead technical recruiter employment statistics

Most lead technical recruiters work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where lead technical recruiters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead technical recruiters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead technical recruiter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees22%

Lead technical recruiter jobs by company type

Employees with the lead technical recruiter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead technical recruiters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead technical recruiter jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public29%
Private67%
Government2%

Lead technical recruiter jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead technical recruiters are technology, professional and finance.

Technology

Professional

Fortune 500

Finance

Manufacturing

Lead technical recruiter turnover and employment statistics

Lead technical recruiter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead technical recruiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead technical recruiter unemployment rate by year

YearLead technical recruiter unemployment rate
20107.60%
20116.44%
20125.26%
20134.87%
20144.30%
20153.40%
20163.08%
20172.52%
20182.19%
20192.85%
20203.85%
20213.78%

Average lead technical recruiter tenure

The average lead technical recruiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 654 lead technical recruiters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead technical recruiter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year16%
1-2 years41%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

Lead technical recruiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead technical recruiters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Estimating Assistant4.41%18,548
Demand Planner8.65%27,351
Lead Technical Recruiter8.93%-
Technical Marketing Specialist10.00%152,146
Enlisted Advisor11.05%38,884
License Inspector11.64%16,646
Donor Relations Officer19.25%66,923

Similar lead technical recruiter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Estimating Assistant4.41%18,548
Demand Planner8.65%27,351
Technical Marketing Specialist10.00%152,146
Enlisted Advisor11.05%38,884
License Inspector11.64%16,646
Donor Relations Officer19.25%66,923

Foreign languages spoken by lead technical recruiters

The most common foreign language among lead technical recruiters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
  • Spanish, 50.0%
  • Mandarin, 16.7%
  • Russian, 16.7%
  • Cheyenne, 16.7%

Lead technical recruiter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
Mandarin16.7%
Russian16.7%
Cheyenne16.7%

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Lead technical recruiter location demographics

Which city has the most Lead Technical Recruiters?

By looking through more than 654 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead technical recruiters are New York, NY and San Francisco, CA.
Number of Lead Technical Recruiters

Lead technical recruiter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas3,086$103,005
2New York2,115$101,505
3Michigan1,962$91,348
4Florida1,930$65,190
5Illinois1,816$102,212
6Pennsylvania1,568$94,618
7North Carolina1,391$91,585
8Georgia1,349$96,263
9Ohio1,233$102,021
10California1,151$119,658
11Arizona1,004$91,291
12Minnesota979$103,116
13Colorado931$92,685
14Indiana748$77,144
15Wisconsin714$91,062
16Missouri669$90,313
17Kansas658$83,971
18Tennessee655$83,570
19Nevada602$96,004
20Arkansas601$79,847
21Oklahoma566$88,796
22Nebraska531$76,486
23South Carolina460$80,700
24Connecticut458$97,627
25New Mexico450$91,579
26Kentucky394$91,221
27Alabama371$82,737
28Iowa359$90,140
29Massachusetts343$99,911
30Virginia326$108,758
31Washington307$114,325
32Louisiana301$85,045
33Idaho275$95,540
34New Jersey244$104,145
35Oregon227$108,264
36South Dakota227$83,116
37Alaska216$91,272
38Mississippi203$82,626
39Maryland192$100,346
40Montana185$92,377
41Delaware178$91,107
42Maine144$94,084
43North Dakota139$93,695
44West Virginia138$92,868
45Utah117$85,667
46District of Columbia100$113,263
47New Hampshire71$86,993
48Rhode Island49$94,240
49Vermont34$91,842
50Hawaii33$55,001
51Wyoming24$90,800

Where are lead technical recruiters in high demand?

Lead technical recruiters are in high demand in San Francisco, CA. There are currently 5 job openings for lead technical recruiters here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead technical recruiters are in the most demand.
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