Talent buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Talent buyer gender statistics
32.3% of talent buyers are women and 67.7% of talent buyers are men.
- Male, 67.7%
- Female, 32.3%
Talent buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.7% |
| Female | 32.3% |
Talent buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,116
Female income
$64,302
Talent buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in talent buyer positions over time. Currently, 32.3% of talent buyers are female.
Talent buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.05% | 32.95% |
| 2011 | 65.93% | 34.07% |
| 2012 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 31.44% |
| 2014 | 67.64% | 32.36% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 33.11% |
| 2016 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2017 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2018 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 33.12% |
| 2020 | 67.15% | 32.85% |
| 2021 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
Talent buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared talent buyers 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% |
| Talent Buyer | 68% | 32% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Talent buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among talent buyers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all talent buyers. Comparatively, 12.9% of talent buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of talent buyers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Talent buyer race
| Talent buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Talent buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how talent buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Talent buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.21% | 9.30% | 3.74% | 10.90% |
| 2011 | 72.57% | 10.40% | 4.71% | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 72.76% | 9.78% | 4.19% | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 73.43% | 10.11% | 4.72% | 9.25% |
| 2014 | 72.32% | 9.28% | 5.78% | 9.90% |
| 2015 | 73.76% | 9.14% | 5.12% | 9.79% |
| 2016 | 71.08% | 10.10% | 4.93% | 11.38% |
| 2017 | 72.45% | 8.47% | 6.34% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 71.85% | 9.18% | 5.67% | 11.03% |
| 2019 | 71.03% | 9.00% | 5.81% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 66.64% | 9.97% | 5.68% | 13.13% |
| 2021 | 66.11% | 9.49% | 6.27% | 12.91% |
Talent buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian talent buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown talent buyers have the lowest average salary at $65,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,832 |
| White | $67,157 |
| Black or African American | $69,453 |
| Asian | $70,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,156 |
Average talent buyer age
See how the average age of talent buyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Talent buyer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Talent buyer age breakdown
The average age of talent buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the talent buyer population.
Talent buyer age breakdown
| Talent Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Talent buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for talent buyers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of talent buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Talent buyers by degree level
| Talent buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Talent buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, talent buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,361 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, talent buyers earn a median annual income of $74,153 compared to $58,330 for talent buyers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,361 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,330 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,153 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,016 |
Talent buyer employment statistics
Most talent buyers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where talent buyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where talent buyers work.
Talent buyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Talent buyer jobs by company type
Employees with the talent buyer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most talent buyers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Talent buyer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 4% |
Talent buyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for talent buyers are media, hospitality and professional.
Talent buyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 17% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Talent buyer turnover and employment statistics
Talent buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for talent buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Talent buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Talent buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average talent buyer tenure
The average talent buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 471 talent buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Talent buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Talent buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of talent buyers 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 | 4.41% | 12,567 |
| Talent Buyer | 7.17% | - |
| Logistics Engineer | 8.65% | 17,228 |
| Research Trainee | 10.00% | 73,596 |
| Senior Lead Operator | 11.05% | 36,589 |
| Regulatory Administrator | 11.64% | 54,703 |
| Fundraising Chairperson | 19.25% | 1,155 |
Similar talent buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator | 4.41% | 12,567 |
| Logistics Engineer | 8.65% | 17,228 |
| Research Trainee | 10.00% | 73,596 |
| Senior Lead Operator | 11.05% | 36,589 |
| Regulatory Administrator | 11.64% | 54,703 |
| Fundraising Chairperson | 19.25% | 1,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by talent buyers
The most common foreign language among talent buyers is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 11.8% and Irish is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Irish, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Talent buyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Irish | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |