Placement coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Placement coordinator demographics by:
Placement coordinator gender statistics
77.1% of placement coordinators are women and 22.9% of placement coordinators are men.
- Female, 77.1%
- Male, 22.9%
Placement coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.1% |
| Male | 22.9% |
Placement coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,849
Female income
$43,871
Placement coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in placement coordinator positions over time. Currently, 77.1% of placement coordinators are female.
Placement coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2011 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2012 | 26.29% | 73.71% |
| 2013 | 25.04% | 74.96% |
| 2014 | 26.27% | 73.73% |
| 2015 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
| 2016 | 24.89% | 75.11% |
| 2017 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2018 | 23.70% | 76.30% |
| 2019 | 23.09% | 76.91% |
| 2020 | 22.38% | 77.62% |
| 2021 | 22.92% | 77.08% |
Placement coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared placement coordinators 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% |
| Placement Coordinator | 23% | 77% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Placement coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among placement coordinators is White, which makes up 56.7% of all placement coordinators. Comparatively, 19.6% of placement coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of placement coordinators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Placement coordinator race
| Placement coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Placement coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how placement coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Placement coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.75% | 11.77% | 5.84% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 64.06% | 11.45% | 5.98% | 15.73% |
| 2012 | 64.15% | 10.95% | 5.98% | 16.33% |
| 2013 | 63.64% | 11.08% | 6.07% | 16.18% |
| 2014 | 61.83% | 11.42% | 6.82% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 62.01% | 11.56% | 6.60% | 17.13% |
| 2016 | 61.51% | 11.83% | 6.84% | 16.78% |
| 2017 | 61.67% | 10.83% | 6.51% | 17.75% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 9.56% | 7.27% | 18.18% |
| 2019 | 62.03% | 9.92% | 7.02% | 17.82% |
| 2020 | 58.77% | 10.90% | 7.32% | 17.64% |
| 2021 | 56.67% | 10.25% | 7.74% | 19.59% |
Placement coordinator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian placement coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american placement coordinators have the lowest average salary at $44,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,164 |
| White | $45,698 |
| Black or African American | $44,857 |
| Asian | $47,369 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,198 |
Average placement coordinator age
See how the average age of placement coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Placement coordinator 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 |
Placement coordinator age breakdown
The average age of placement coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the placement coordinator population.
Placement coordinator age breakdown
| Placement Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Placement coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for placement coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 61% of placement coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Placement coordinators by degree level
| Placement coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Placement coordinator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, placement coordinators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,128 annually. With a Master's degree, placement coordinators earn a median annual income of $51,323 compared to $47,551 for placement coordinators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,323 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,610 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,551 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,128 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,715 |
Placement coordinator employment statistics
Most placement coordinators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where placement coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where placement coordinators work.
Placement coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Placement coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the placement coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most placement coordinators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Placement coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 7% |
Placement coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for placement coordinators are health care, education and professional.
Placement coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Education | 25% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Placement coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Placement coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for placement coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Placement coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Placement coordinator 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 placement coordinator tenure
The average placement coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,392 placement coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Placement coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Placement coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of placement coordinators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Estimator | 4.41% | 11,945 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Placement Coordinator | 8.93% | - |
| Campaign Specialist | 10.00% | 45,351 |
| Operations Agent | 11.05% | 90,038 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar placement coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Estimator | 4.41% | 11,945 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Campaign Specialist | 10.00% | 45,351 |
| Operations Agent | 11.05% | 90,038 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by placement coordinators
The most common foreign language among placement coordinators is Spanish at 69.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 69.0%
- French, 4.8%
- Arabic, 4.8%
- Russian, 3.6%
- Italian, 3.6%
- Other, 14.2%
Placement coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.0% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Arabic | 4.8% |
| Russian | 3.6% |
| Italian | 3.6% |
| Other | 14.2% |
