Acting section chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Acting section chief gender statistics
30.8% of acting section chiefs are women and 69.2% of acting section chiefs are men.
- Male, 69.2%
- Female, 30.8%
Acting section chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
Acting section chief gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,564
Female income
$89,777
Acting section chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acting section chief positions over time. Currently, 30.8% of acting section chiefs are female.
Acting section chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2011 | 66.44% | 33.56% |
| 2012 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2013 | 69.36% | 30.64% |
| 2014 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2015 | 69.58% | 30.42% |
| 2016 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2017 | 68.48% | 31.52% |
| 2018 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2019 | 68.21% | 31.79% |
| 2020 | 70.67% | 29.33% |
| 2021 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
Acting section chief related jobs gender ratio
We compared acting section chiefs 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Acting Section Chief | 69% | 31% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Acting section chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acting section chiefs is White, which makes up 65.5% of all acting section chiefs. Comparatively, 12.7% of acting section chiefs are Asian and 9.9% of acting section chiefs are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.5%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Acting section chief race
| Acting section chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Acting section chief race and ethnicity over time
See how acting section chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acting section chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.01% | 6.77% | 9.68% | 7.75% |
| 2011 | 74.21% | 6.27% | 9.55% | 7.73% |
| 2012 | 72.96% | 7.13% | 10.17% | 7.69% |
| 2013 | 72.39% | 6.91% | 10.68% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 71.89% | 6.44% | 11.09% | 8.46% |
| 2015 | 71.16% | 7.01% | 11.33% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 71.47% | 6.88% | 11.52% | 8.03% |
| 2017 | 70.37% | 6.61% | 12.47% | 8.13% |
| 2018 | 70.73% | 6.12% | 12.21% | 8.54% |
| 2019 | 70.40% | 5.91% | 11.94% | 9.09% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 6.29% | 11.99% | 9.31% |
| 2021 | 65.46% | 6.57% | 12.71% | 9.86% |
Acting section chief wage gap by race
According to our data, asian acting section chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown acting section chiefs have the lowest average salary at $92,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,384 |
| White | $98,338 |
| Black or African American | $93,756 |
| Asian | $113,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,898 |
Average acting section chief age
See how the average age of acting section chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Acting section chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Acting section chief age breakdown
The average age of acting section chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the acting section chief population.
Acting section chief age breakdown
| Acting Section Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Acting section chief educational attainment
The most common degree for acting section chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 55% of acting section chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Acting section chiefs by degree level
| Acting section chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Acting section chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acting section chiefs with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $119,995 annually. With a Master's degree, acting section chiefs earn a median annual income of $116,395 compared to $105,713 for acting section chiefs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,395 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,713 |
| Doctorate Degree | $119,995 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,844 |
Acting section chief employment statistics
Most acting section chiefs work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where acting section chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acting section chiefs work.
Acting section chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Acting section chief jobs by company type
Employees with the acting section chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most acting section chiefs prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Acting section chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 43% |
Acting section chief jobs by industry
The most common industries for acting section chiefs are government, professional and education.
Acting section chief industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Acting section chief turnover and employment statistics
Acting section chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acting section chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acting section chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acting section chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average acting section chief tenure
The average acting section chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 acting section chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Acting section chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Acting section chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acting section chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Facilities & Operations | 4.78% | 83,458 |
| Flight Control Manager | 5.19% | 34,528 |
| Chief School Finance Officer | 10.51% | 148,080 |
| Acting Section Chief | 11.01% | - |
| Material Manager | 11.39% | 43,759 |
| Senior Application Development Manager | 17.60% | 108,453 |
| Human Resources Administrator/Executive Assistant | 17.78% | 156,188 |
Similar acting section chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Facilities & Operations | 4.78% | 83,458 |
| Flight Control Manager | 5.19% | 34,528 |
| Chief School Finance Officer | 10.51% | 148,080 |
| Material Manager | 11.39% | 43,759 |
| Senior Application Development Manager | 17.60% | 108,453 |
| Human Resources Administrator/Executive Assistant | 17.78% | 156,188 |
Foreign languages spoken by acting section chiefs
The most common foreign language among acting section chiefs is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Vietnamese, 7.7%
- Czech, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Acting section chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Vietnamese | 7.7% |
| Czech | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |