Process leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Process leader gender statistics
41.2% of process leaders are women and 58.8% of process leaders are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 41.2%
Process leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.8% |
| Female | 41.2% |
Process leader gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,204
Female income
$87,274
Process leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process leader positions over time. Currently, 41.2% of process leaders are female.
Process leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
| 2011 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2012 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| 2013 | 65.07% | 34.93% |
| 2014 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 37.19% |
| 2016 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2017 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2018 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2019 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2020 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 2021 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
Process leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared process leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Process Leader | 59% | 41% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Process leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process leaders is White, which makes up 60.2% of all process leaders. Comparatively, 17.9% of process leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of process leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Process leader race
| Process leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Process leader race and ethnicity over time
See how process leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 11.15% | 4.68% | 15.28% |
| 2011 | 67.08% | 11.05% | 4.63% | 15.36% |
| 2012 | 66.36% | 11.06% | 4.61% | 15.87% |
| 2013 | 67.71% | 10.17% | 4.81% | 15.46% |
| 2014 | 66.07% | 10.56% | 5.03% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 66.11% | 10.76% | 4.74% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 65.15% | 10.77% | 4.86% | 17.14% |
| 2017 | 64.58% | 11.37% | 5.38% | 16.35% |
| 2018 | 65.87% | 10.50% | 4.96% | 16.69% |
| 2019 | 64.17% | 11.04% | 5.21% | 17.44% |
| 2020 | 63.07% | 10.64% | 5.36% | 16.63% |
| 2021 | 60.22% | 11.63% | 5.37% | 17.87% |
Process leader wage gap by race
According to our data, white process leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process leaders have the lowest average salary at $94,206.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,097 |
| White | $103,098 |
| Black or African American | $94,206 |
| Asian | $102,872 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,041 |
Average process leader age
See how the average age of process leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Process leader age breakdown
The average age of process leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the process leader population.
Process leader age breakdown
| Process Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Process leader educational attainment
The most common degree for process leaders is bachelor's degree, with 59% of process leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Process leaders by degree level
| Process leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Process leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $122,115 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process leaders earn a median annual income of $105,611 compared to $93,848 for process leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $122,115 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,932 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,611 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,848 |
Process leader employment statistics
Most process leaders work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process leaders work.
Process leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 55% |
Process leader jobs by company type
Employees with the process leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process leaders prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Process leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 57% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 2% |
Process leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for process leaders are manufacturing, technology and finance.
Process leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Process leader turnover and employment statistics
Process leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average process leader tenure
The average process leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,648 process leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Process leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Process leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3.84% | 92,794 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Process Leader | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar process leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3.84% | 92,794 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by process leaders
The most common foreign language among process leaders is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 9.7%
- German, 8.1%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Hindi, 4.8%
- Other, 27.4%
Process leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 9.7% |
| German | 8.1% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Hindi | 4.8% |
| Other | 27.4% |
