Raiser demographics and statistics in the US
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Raiser gender statistics
64.7% of raisers are women and 35.3% of raisers are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Raiser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Raiser gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,241
Female income
$52,998
Raiser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in raiser positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of raisers are female.
Raiser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.05% | 64.95% |
| 2011 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2012 | 34.49% | 65.51% |
| 2013 | 33.80% | 66.20% |
| 2014 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2015 | 34.72% | 65.28% |
| 2016 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2017 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2018 | 35.14% | 64.86% |
| 2019 | 34.64% | 65.36% |
| 2020 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2021 | 35.27% | 64.73% |
Raiser related jobs gender ratio
We compared raisers 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% |
| Raiser | 35% | 65% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Raiser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among raisers is White, which makes up 77.1% of all raisers. Comparatively, 8.1% of raisers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of raisers are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Raiser race
| Raiser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Raiser race and ethnicity over time
See how raiser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Raiser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.36% | 8.90% | 4.20% | 7.09% |
| 2011 | 80.30% | 8.28% | 3.03% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 80.15% | 7.77% | 3.80% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 81.84% | 6.57% | 4.35% | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 78.92% | 7.21% | 3.85% | 7.06% |
| 2015 | 80.58% | 7.49% | 3.05% | 6.62% |
| 2016 | 77.17% | 8.39% | 4.32% | 7.55% |
| 2017 | 80.44% | 6.95% | 3.87% | 6.73% |
| 2018 | 79.42% | 6.84% | 3.56% | 8.18% |
| 2019 | 79.26% | 5.98% | 4.11% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 77.16% | 5.05% | 4.31% | 9.47% |
| 2021 | 77.11% | 5.45% | 5.20% | 8.15% |
Raiser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian raisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american raisers have the lowest average salary at $52,681.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,155 |
| White | $53,026 |
| Black or African American | $52,681 |
| Asian | $64,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,748 |
Average raiser age
See how the average age of raisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Raiser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 41.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Raiser age breakdown
The average age of raisers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the raiser population.
Raiser age breakdown
| Raiser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Raiser educational attainment
The most common degree for raisers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of raisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Raisers by degree level
| Raiser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Raiser wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,130 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,964 |
Raiser employment statistics
Most raisers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where raisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where raisers work.
Raiser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Raiser jobs by company type
Employees with the raiser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most raisers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Raiser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 42% |
Raiser jobs by industry
The most common industries for raisers are education, media and internet.
Raiser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Media | 13% |
| Start-up | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Internet | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
Raiser turnover and employment statistics
Raiser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for raisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Raiser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Raiser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 9.58% |
| 2013 | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 6.99% |
| 2015 | 5.15% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.42% |
| 2018 | 2.66% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.83% |
| 2021 | 4.94% |
Average raiser tenure
The average raiser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 240 raisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Raiser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Raiser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of raisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Business Employment Specialist | 8.93% | 54,315 |
| Digital Strategist | 10.00% | 25,123 |
| Director Of Sustainability | 11.05% | 8,625 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | - |
Similar raiser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Business Employment Specialist | 8.93% | 54,315 |
| Digital Strategist | 10.00% | 25,123 |
| Director Of Sustainability | 11.05% | 8,625 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
Foreign languages spoken by raisers
The most common foreign language among raisers is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 27.3%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Dakota, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
Raiser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Dakota | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |