Placement specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Placement specialist gender statistics
70.5% of placement specialists are women and 29.5% of placement specialists are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Placement specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Placement specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,751
Female income
$45,083
Placement specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in placement specialist positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of placement specialists are female.
Placement specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2011 | 31.64% | 68.36% |
| 2012 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2013 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2014 | 33.39% | 66.61% |
| 2015 | 30.90% | 69.10% |
| 2016 | 31.79% | 68.21% |
| 2017 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
| 2018 | 30.40% | 69.60% |
| 2019 | 29.70% | 70.30% |
| 2020 | 28.85% | 71.15% |
| 2021 | 29.49% | 70.51% |
Placement specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared placement specialists 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 Specialist | 29% | 71% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Placement specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among placement specialists is White, which makes up 57.8% of all placement specialists. Comparatively, 18.5% of placement specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of placement specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Placement specialist race
| Placement specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Placement specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how placement specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Placement specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.83% | 12.74% | 4.61% | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 65.14% | 12.42% | 4.75% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 65.23% | 11.92% | 4.75% | 15.22% |
| 2013 | 64.72% | 12.05% | 4.84% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 62.91% | 12.40% | 5.59% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 63.10% | 12.53% | 5.37% | 16.03% |
| 2016 | 62.59% | 12.80% | 5.61% | 15.68% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 11.81% | 5.28% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 63.15% | 10.53% | 6.04% | 17.08% |
| 2019 | 63.11% | 10.89% | 5.79% | 16.71% |
| 2020 | 59.85% | 11.87% | 6.09% | 16.54% |
| 2021 | 57.75% | 11.22% | 6.51% | 18.49% |
Placement specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian placement specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american placement specialists have the lowest average salary at $46,409.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,179 |
| White | $47,546 |
| Black or African American | $46,409 |
| Asian | $49,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,869 |
Average placement specialist age
See how the average age of placement specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Placement specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of placement specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the placement specialist population.
Placement specialist age breakdown
| Placement Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Placement specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for placement specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of placement specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Placement specialists by degree level
| Placement specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Placement specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, placement specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,286 annually. With a Master's degree, placement specialists earn a median annual income of $55,314 compared to $50,075 for placement specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,314 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,079 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,075 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,286 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,217 |
Placement specialist employment statistics
Most placement specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where placement specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where placement specialists work.
Placement specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Placement specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the placement specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most placement specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Placement specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 14% |
Placement specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for placement specialists are professional, health care and education.
Placement specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Placement specialist turnover and employment statistics
Placement specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for placement specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Placement specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Placement specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average placement specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,433 placement specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Placement specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Placement specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of placement specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Placement Specialist | 8.93% | - |
| Circulator | 10.00% | 20,607 |
| Home Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 58,130 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar placement specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Circulator | 10.00% | 20,607 |
| Home Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 58,130 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by placement specialists
The most common foreign language among placement specialists is Spanish at 75.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 75.3%
- French, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- German, 2.5%
- Japanese, 2.5%
- Other, 12.3%
Placement specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.3% |
| French | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.5% |
| German | 2.5% |
| Japanese | 2.5% |
| Other | 12.3% |
