Task lead demographics and statistics in the US
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Task lead gender statistics
29.5% of task leads are women and 70.5% of task leads are men.
- Male, 70.5%
- Female, 29.5%
Task lead gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.5% |
| Female | 29.5% |
Task lead gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$115,823
Female income
$106,023
Task lead gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in task lead positions over time. Currently, 29.5% of task leads are female.
Task lead gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
| 2011 | 74.51% | 25.49% |
| 2012 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2013 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2014 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2015 | 73.88% | 26.12% |
| 2016 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2018 | 72.20% | 27.80% |
| 2019 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2020 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2021 | 70.54% | 29.46% |
Task lead related jobs gender ratio
We compared task leads with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Task Lead | 71% | 29% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Task lead demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among task leads is White, which makes up 61.6% of all task leads. Comparatively, 15.8% of task leads are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of task leads are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Task lead race
| Task lead race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Task lead race and ethnicity over time
See how task lead racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Task lead race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.32% | 12.56% | 4.06% | 13.18% |
| 2011 | 68.49% | 12.47% | 4.01% | 13.25% |
| 2012 | 67.78% | 12.47% | 3.99% | 13.77% |
| 2013 | 69.12% | 11.58% | 4.19% | 13.36% |
| 2014 | 67.49% | 11.97% | 4.42% | 14.05% |
| 2015 | 67.53% | 12.18% | 4.12% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 66.57% | 12.18% | 4.25% | 15.03% |
| 2017 | 66.00% | 12.78% | 4.76% | 14.24% |
| 2018 | 67.28% | 11.91% | 4.35% | 14.58% |
| 2019 | 65.59% | 12.45% | 4.59% | 15.34% |
| 2020 | 64.49% | 12.05% | 4.75% | 14.52% |
| 2021 | 61.63% | 13.04% | 4.76% | 15.76% |
Task lead wage gap by race
According to our data, white task leads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american task leads have the lowest average salary at $111,765.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $114,120 |
| White | $118,942 |
| Black or African American | $111,765 |
| Asian | $118,762 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $115,692 |
Average task lead age
See how the average age of task leads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Task lead age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Task lead age breakdown
The average age of task leads is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the task lead population.
Task lead age breakdown
| Task Lead Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Task lead educational attainment
The most common degree for task leads is bachelor's degree, with 66% of task leads earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Task leads by degree level
| Task lead degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Task lead wage gap by degree level
According to the data, task leads with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $133,679 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, task leads earn a median annual income of $120,935 compared to $111,471 for task leads with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $133,679 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $104,051 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,935 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $111,471 |
Task lead employment statistics
Most task leads work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where task leads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where task leads work.
Task lead jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Task lead jobs by company type
Employees with the task lead job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most task leads prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Task lead jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 9% |
Task lead jobs by industry
The most common industries for task leads are technology, professional and government.
Task lead industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Task lead turnover and employment statistics
Task lead unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for task leads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Task lead unemployment rate by year
| Year | Task lead unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average task lead tenure
The average task lead stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,675 task leads resumes in Zippia's database.
Task lead tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Task lead LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of task leads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Task Lead | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar task lead jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by task leads
The most common foreign language among task leads is Spanish at 30.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 30.5%
- French, 16.9%
- Chinese, 8.5%
- Mandarin, 6.8%
- German, 5.1%
- Other, 32.2%
Task lead languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.5% |
| French | 16.9% |
| Chinese | 8.5% |
| Mandarin | 6.8% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Other | 32.2% |
