Talent scout demographics and statistics in the US
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Talent scout demographics by:
Talent scout gender statistics
61.2% of talent scouts are women and 38.8% of talent scouts are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Talent scout gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Talent scout gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,447
Female income
$73,586
Talent scout gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in talent scout positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of talent scouts are female.
Talent scout gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
| 2011 | 41.26% | 58.74% |
| 2012 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2013 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
| 2014 | 41.07% | 58.93% |
| 2015 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2016 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2017 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2018 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2019 | 40.03% | 59.97% |
| 2020 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2021 | 38.84% | 61.16% |
Talent scout related jobs gender ratio
We compared talent scouts 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 Scout | 39% | 61% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Talent scout demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among talent scouts is White, which makes up 65.1% of all talent scouts. Comparatively, 14.5% of talent scouts are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of talent scouts are Asian.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Talent scout race
| Talent scout race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Talent scout race and ethnicity over time
See how talent scout racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Talent scout race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.10% | 13.85% | 7.05% | 13.57% |
| 2011 | 67.73% | 12.69% | 4.00% | 14.20% |
| 2012 | 63.81% | 12.63% | 6.00% | 15.37% |
| 2013 | 64.55% | 11.28% | 6.09% | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 64.99% | 10.67% | 4.90% | 15.74% |
| 2015 | 61.54% | 11.70% | 6.33% | 16.02% |
| 2016 | 63.86% | 12.04% | 5.69% | 17.02% |
| 2017 | 67.20% | 10.61% | 5.04% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 66.11% | 8.86% | 6.61% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 68.67% | 10.57% | 4.65% | 13.85% |
| 2020 | 58.40% | 8.71% | 8.15% | 18.64% |
| 2021 | 65.08% | 7.59% | 8.13% | 14.47% |
Talent scout wage gap by race
According to our data, asian talent scouts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown talent scouts have the lowest average salary at $76,318.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,318 |
| White | $81,384 |
| Black or African American | $78,679 |
| Asian | $91,649 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,022 |
Average talent scout age
See how the average age of talent scouts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Talent scout age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Talent scout age breakdown
The average age of talent scouts is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the talent scout population.
Talent scout age breakdown
| Talent Scout Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Talent scout educational attainment
The most common degree for talent scouts is bachelor's degree, with 60% of talent scouts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Talent scouts by degree level
| Talent scout degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Talent scout wage gap by degree level
According to the data, talent scouts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $82,281 annually. With a Associate degree, talent scouts earn a median annual income of $77,667 compared to $66,798 for talent scouts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,798 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,281 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,667 |
Talent scout employment statistics
Most talent scouts work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where talent scouts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where talent scouts work.
Talent scout jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Talent scout jobs by company type
Employees with the talent scout job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most talent scouts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Talent scout jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Talent scout jobs by industry
The most common industries for talent scouts are media, professional and retail.
Talent scout industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Talent scout turnover and employment statistics
Talent scout unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for talent scouts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Talent scout unemployment rate by year
| Year | Talent scout unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.58% |
| 2015 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 4.76% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.27% |
| 2021 | 12.93% |
Average talent scout tenure
The average talent scout stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 671 talent scouts resumes in Zippia's database.
Talent scout tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Talent scout LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of talent scouts 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 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Digital Marketing Associate | 10.00% | 84,359 |
| Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,748 |
| License Registration Examiner | 11.64% | 3,375 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
| Talent Scout | 20.05% | - |
Similar talent scout jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Digital Marketing Associate | 10.00% | 84,359 |
| Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,748 |
| License Registration Examiner | 11.64% | 3,375 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by talent scouts
The most common foreign language among talent scouts is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.4% and French is the third-most popular at 11.4%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Portuguese, 11.4%
- French, 11.4%
- Italian, 11.4%
- Irish, 2.9%
- Other, 20.0%
Talent scout languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Portuguese | 11.4% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Italian | 11.4% |
| Irish | 2.9% |
| Other | 20.0% |