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Senior human resources generalist demographics and statistics in the US

Senior human resources generalist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior human resources generalist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior human resources generalist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior human resources generalists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 158,360 senior human resources generalists currently employed in the United States.
  • 76.5% of all senior human resources generalists are women, while 23.5% are men.
  • The average senior human resources generalist age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior human resources generalists is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (7.7%) and Asian (5.7%).
  • Senior human resources generalists are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Stamford, CT pays an annual average wage of $86,723, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women senior human resources generalists earned 95% of what men earned.
  • Nevada is the best state for senior human resources generalists to live.
  • Senior human resources generalists are 47% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Senior human resources generalist demographics by:

Senior human resources generalist gender statistics

76.5% of senior human resources generalists are women and 23.5% of senior human resources generalists are men.
  • Female, 76.5%
  • Male, 23.5%

Senior human resources generalist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female76.5%
Male23.5%

Senior human resources generalist gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$74,719
female-income
Female income
$70,805

Senior human resources generalist related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior human resources generalists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Senior Human Resources Generalist23%77%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Senior human resources generalist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior human resources generalists is White, which makes up 70.0% of all senior human resources generalists. Comparatively, 11.1% of senior human resources generalists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of senior human resources generalists are Black or African American.
  • White, 70.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.7%
  • Asian, 5.7%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Senior human resources generalist race

Senior human resources generalist racePercentages
White70.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian5.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Senior human resources generalist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior human resources generalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior human resources generalists have the lowest average salary at $72,889.
$78,000
$77,000
$76,000
$75,000
$74,000
$73,000
$72,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$74,668
White$73,684
Black or African American$72,889
Asian$77,513
Hispanic or Latino$74,923

Average senior human resources generalist age

See how the average age of senior human resources generalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior human resources generalist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5049
Unknown4645
Asian4143.5
Hispanic or Latino4144
White4747
American Indian and Alaska Native51

Senior human resources generalist age breakdown

The average age of senior human resources generalists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the senior human resources generalist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior human resources generalist age breakdown

Senior Human Resources Generalist YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years4%

Senior human resources generalist educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 74%
  • Master's, 16%
  • Associate, 8%
  • Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Senior human resources generalists by degree level

Senior human resources generalist degreePercentages
Bachelor's74%
Master's16%
Associate8%
Diploma1%
Other Degrees1%

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Senior human resources generalist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior human resources generalists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,023 annually. With a Master's degree, senior human resources generalists earn a median annual income of $83,553 compared to $77,045 for senior human resources generalists with an Bachelor's degree.
$89,000
$85,000
$81,000
$77,000
$73,000
$69,000
$65,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$83,553
Bachelor's Degree$77,045
Doctorate Degree$86,023
Some College/ Associate Degree$68,081

Senior human resources generalist employment statistics

Most senior human resources generalists work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where senior human resources generalists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior human resources generalists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior human resources generalist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees7%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees46%

Senior human resources generalist jobs by company type

Employees with the senior human resources generalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior human resources generalists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior human resources generalist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public47%
Private46%
Government4%

Senior human resources generalist jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior human resources generalists are technology, manufacturing and health care.

Fortune 500

Technology

Manufacturing

Health Care

Professional

Senior human resources generalist turnover and employment statistics

Average senior human resources generalist tenure

The average senior human resources generalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,932 senior human resources generalists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior human resources generalist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years7%
11+ years10%

Senior human resources generalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior human resources generalists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Senior Facilities Manager4.78%11,982
Terminal Superintendent5.19%12,221
Management Accounts Manager10.51%113,871
Computer Security Manager11.01%82,088
Director, Procurement11.39%18,037
Educational Manager17.60%16,924
Senior Human Resources Generalist17.78%-

Similar senior human resources generalist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Senior Facilities Manager4.78%11,982
Terminal Superintendent5.19%12,221
Management Accounts Manager10.51%113,871
Computer Security Manager11.01%82,088
Director, Procurement11.39%18,037
Educational Manager17.60%16,924

Foreign languages spoken by senior human resources generalists

The most common foreign language among senior human resources generalists is Spanish at 69.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
  • Spanish, 69.3%
  • French, 7.4%
  • Portuguese, 6.3%
  • German, 2.8%
  • Italian, 2.8%
  • Other, 11.4%

Senior human resources generalist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish69.3%
French7.4%
Portuguese6.3%
German2.8%
Italian2.8%
Other11.4%

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Senior human resources generalist location demographics

Where do senior human resources generalists earn the most?

Senior human resources generalists earn the most in Nevada, where the average senior human resources generalist salary is $88,100. The map here shows where senior human resources generalists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Human Resources Generalists?

By looking through more than 5,932 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior human resources generalists are Houston, TX and New York, NY.
Number of Senior Human Resources Generalists

Senior human resources generalist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,275$79,211
2Texas1,274$65,270
3New York1,040$85,045
4Illinois926$73,440
5Florida865$64,811
6Pennsylvania818$71,968
7Massachusetts698$78,634
8Georgia698$66,038
9North Carolina670$69,061
10Ohio667$66,080
11Virginia649$71,981
12Washington590$80,275
13Michigan511$70,159
14Minnesota484$70,766
15New Jersey479$73,133
16Arizona459$76,939
17Colorado396$69,627
18Maryland386$75,390
19Tennessee376$66,041
20Wisconsin374$69,325
21Indiana366$68,796
22Missouri362$69,520
23Oregon328$77,916
24South Carolina273$57,766
25Connecticut235$86,347
26Kentucky226$61,932
27Iowa223$74,405
28Utah211$70,005
29Kansas211$66,894
30District of Columbia205$77,756
31Alabama205$67,401
32Nevada166$88,100
33Oklahoma158$62,726
34Arkansas156$64,419
35Louisiana156$64,709
36Nebraska150$67,617
37New Hampshire132$66,323
38Mississippi129$64,508
39Delaware109$76,573
40Montana100$71,718
41New Mexico99$69,659
42Idaho96$64,878
43West Virginia79$70,134
44Maine79$70,223
45Rhode Island77$76,638
46Hawaii70$60,845
47Vermont66$63,430
48Alaska61$68,681
49North Dakota59$68,478
50South Dakota59$65,378
51Wyoming46$70,877

Where are senior human resources generalists in high demand?

Senior human resources generalists are in high demand in Los Angeles, CA. There are currently 10 job openings for senior human resources generalists here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country senior human resources generalists are in the most demand.
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