Sourcer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sourcer gender statistics
65.2% of sourcers are women and 34.8% of sourcers are men.
- Female, 65.2%
- Male, 34.8%
Sourcer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.2% |
| Male | 34.8% |
Sourcer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,544
Female income
$64,806
Sourcer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sourcer positions over time. Currently, 65.2% of sourcers are female.
Sourcer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.76% | 60.24% |
| 2011 | 37.17% | 62.83% |
| 2012 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2013 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2014 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2015 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2016 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2017 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
| 2018 | 35.83% | 64.17% |
| 2019 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2020 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2021 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
Sourcer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sourcers 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% |
| Sourcer | 35% | 65% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sourcer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sourcers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all sourcers. Comparatively, 19.1% of sourcers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of sourcers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Sourcer race
| Sourcer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Sourcer race and ethnicity over time
See how sourcer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sourcer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 10.69% | 5.72% | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 10.37% | 5.86% | 15.25% |
| 2012 | 65.84% | 9.87% | 5.86% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 65.34% | 10.00% | 5.95% | 15.71% |
| 2014 | 63.52% | 10.35% | 6.71% | 16.46% |
| 2015 | 63.71% | 10.48% | 6.48% | 16.65% |
| 2016 | 63.20% | 10.75% | 6.72% | 16.30% |
| 2017 | 63.36% | 9.76% | 6.39% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 63.77% | 8.48% | 7.16% | 17.70% |
| 2019 | 63.73% | 8.84% | 6.90% | 17.34% |
| 2020 | 60.46% | 9.82% | 7.20% | 17.16% |
| 2021 | 58.36% | 9.17% | 7.62% | 19.11% |
Sourcer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sourcers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sourcers have the lowest average salary at $66,664.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,144 |
| White | $68,257 |
| Black or African American | $66,664 |
| Asian | $71,448 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,309 |
Average sourcer age
See how the average age of sourcers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sourcer 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 |
Sourcer age breakdown
The average age of sourcers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the sourcer population.
Sourcer age breakdown
| Sourcer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sourcer educational attainment
The most common degree for sourcers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of sourcers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sourcers by degree level
| Sourcer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sourcer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sourcers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,654 annually. With a Master's degree, sourcers earn a median annual income of $79,116 compared to $71,798 for sourcers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,116 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,589 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,798 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,654 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,782 |
Sourcer employment statistics
Most sourcers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where sourcers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sourcers work.
Sourcer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Sourcer jobs by company type
Employees with the sourcer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sourcers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sourcer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 66% |
Sourcer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sourcers are professional, technology and health care.
Sourcer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Sourcer turnover and employment statistics
Sourcer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sourcers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sourcer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sourcer 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 sourcer tenure
The average sourcer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 590 sourcers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sourcer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Sourcer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sourcers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Sourcer | 8.93% | - |
| Market Research Assistant | 10.00% | 56,945 |
| Quality Specialist | 11.05% | 80,316 |
| Corporate Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 78,585 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Similar sourcer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Market Research Assistant | 10.00% | 56,945 |
| Quality Specialist | 11.05% | 80,316 |
| Corporate Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 78,585 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Foreign languages spoken by sourcers
The most common foreign language among sourcers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Sourcer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
