Placement officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Placement officer gender statistics
62.0% of placement officers are women and 38.0% of placement officers are men.
- Female, 62.0%
- Male, 38.0%
Placement officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.0% |
| Male | 38.0% |
Placement officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,836
Female income
$32,532
Placement officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in placement officer positions over time. Currently, 62.0% of placement officers are female.
Placement officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.12% | 56.88% |
| 2011 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2012 | 42.43% | 57.57% |
| 2013 | 40.84% | 59.16% |
| 2014 | 42.40% | 57.60% |
| 2015 | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 2016 | 40.64% | 59.36% |
| 2017 | 40.40% | 59.60% |
| 2018 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2019 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2020 | 37.33% | 62.67% |
| 2021 | 38.05% | 61.95% |
Placement officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared placement officers 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 Officer | 38% | 62% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Placement officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among placement officers is White, which makes up 58.2% of all placement officers. Comparatively, 19.3% of placement officers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of placement officers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Placement officer race
| Placement officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Placement officer race and ethnicity over time
See how placement officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Placement officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.26% | 10.67% | 5.77% | 15.69% |
| 2011 | 65.57% | 10.34% | 5.90% | 15.41% |
| 2012 | 65.65% | 9.84% | 5.90% | 16.01% |
| 2013 | 65.15% | 9.98% | 6.00% | 15.87% |
| 2014 | 63.34% | 10.32% | 6.75% | 16.62% |
| 2015 | 63.52% | 10.45% | 6.52% | 16.82% |
| 2016 | 63.02% | 10.73% | 6.76% | 16.47% |
| 2017 | 63.18% | 9.73% | 6.43% | 17.44% |
| 2018 | 63.58% | 8.45% | 7.20% | 17.87% |
| 2019 | 63.54% | 8.81% | 6.94% | 17.50% |
| 2020 | 60.28% | 9.79% | 7.24% | 17.33% |
| 2021 | 58.18% | 9.15% | 7.66% | 19.28% |
Placement officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,379 |
| White | $35,578 |
| Black or African American | $34,158 |
| Asian | $38,494 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,730 |
Average placement officer age
See how the average age of placement officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Placement officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of placement officers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the placement officer population.
Placement officer age breakdown
| Placement Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Placement officer educational attainment
The most common degree for placement officers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of placement officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Placement officers by degree level
| Placement officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Placement officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,894 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,820 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,128 |
Placement officer employment statistics
Most placement officers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where placement officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where placement officers work.
Placement officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Placement officer jobs by company type
Employees with the placement officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most placement officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Placement officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 10% |
Placement officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for placement officers are education, professional and government.
Placement officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Placement officer turnover and employment statistics
Placement officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for placement officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Placement officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Placement officer 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 officer tenure
The average placement officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 232 placement officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Placement officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Placement officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of placement officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Placement Officer | 8.93% | - |
| Marketing And Promotions Internship | 10.00% | 118,911 |
| Product Operations Associate | 11.05% | 122,914 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Similar placement officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Marketing And Promotions Internship | 10.00% | 118,911 |
| Product Operations Associate | 11.05% | 122,914 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by placement officers
The most common foreign language among placement officers is Spanish at 73.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.7% and Occidental is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 73.3%
- German, 6.7%
- Occidental, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Russian, 6.7%
Placement officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Occidental | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Russian | 6.7% |