Recruit officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Recruit officer gender statistics
39.0% of recruit officers are women and 61.0% of recruit officers are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Recruit officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Recruit officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,612
Female income
$48,448
Recruit officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recruit officer positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of recruit officers are female.
Recruit officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2011 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2012 | 65.21% | 34.79% |
| 2013 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2014 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2015 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2016 | 63.52% | 36.48% |
| 2017 | 63.29% | 36.71% |
| 2018 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
| 2019 | 61.21% | 38.79% |
| 2020 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| 2021 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
Recruit officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared recruit 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% |
| Recruit Officer | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Recruit officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recruit officers is White, which makes up 56.3% of all recruit officers. Comparatively, 19.6% of recruit officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of recruit officers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Recruit officer race
| Recruit officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Recruit officer race and ethnicity over time
See how recruit officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recruit officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.34% | 12.10% | 5.86% | 16.06% |
| 2011 | 63.65% | 11.78% | 6.00% | 15.78% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 11.28% | 5.99% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 63.24% | 11.41% | 6.09% | 16.24% |
| 2014 | 61.42% | 11.75% | 6.84% | 16.99% |
| 2015 | 61.61% | 11.89% | 6.61% | 17.19% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 12.16% | 6.86% | 16.84% |
| 2017 | 61.26% | 11.16% | 6.52% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 61.67% | 9.89% | 7.29% | 18.24% |
| 2019 | 61.63% | 10.25% | 7.03% | 17.87% |
| 2020 | 58.37% | 11.23% | 7.33% | 17.70% |
| 2021 | 56.27% | 10.58% | 7.76% | 19.65% |
Recruit officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian recruit officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recruit officers have the lowest average salary at $50,018.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,122 |
| White | $51,369 |
| Black or African American | $50,018 |
| Asian | $54,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,564 |
Average recruit officer age
See how the average age of recruit officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recruit 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 |
Recruit officer age breakdown
The average age of recruit officers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the recruit officer population.
Recruit officer age breakdown
| Recruit Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Recruit officer educational attainment
The most common degree for recruit officers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of recruit officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Recruit officers by degree level
| Recruit officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Recruit officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recruit officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,489 annually. With a Master's degree, recruit officers earn a median annual income of $60,677 compared to $54,384 for recruit officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,677 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,907 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,384 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,069 |
Recruit officer employment statistics
Most recruit officers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where recruit officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recruit officers work.
Recruit officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Recruit officer jobs by company type
Employees with the recruit officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recruit officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Recruit officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 23% |
Recruit officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for recruit officers are education, government and finance.
Recruit officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Government | 19% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Recruit officer turnover and employment statistics
Recruit officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recruit officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recruit officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recruit 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 recruit officer tenure
The average recruit officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,316 recruit officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Recruit officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Recruit officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recruit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Recruit Officer | 8.93% | - |
| Marketing Operations Analyst | 10.00% | 169,577 |
| Rules Examiner | 11.05% | 2,080 |
| Certified Driver Examiner | 11.64% | 36,416 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar recruit officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Marketing Operations Analyst | 10.00% | 169,577 |
| Rules Examiner | 11.05% | 2,080 |
| Certified Driver Examiner | 11.64% | 36,416 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by recruit officers
The most common foreign language among recruit officers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 12.1%
- German, 6.6%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Other, 29.6%
Recruit officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 12.1% |
| German | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Other | 29.6% |
