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Assistant activity director demographics and statistics in the US

Assistant activity director demographics research summary. Zippia estimates assistant activity director demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our assistant activity director estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about assistant activity directors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 11,270 assistant activity directors currently employed in the United States.
  • 76.9% of all assistant activity directors are women, while 23.1% are men.
  • The average assistant activity director age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of assistant activity directors is White (61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.2%), Black or African American (12.0%) and Unknown (5.8%).
  • Assistant activity directors are most in-demand in Rensselaer, IN.
  • The education industry is the highest-paying for assistant activity directors.
  • New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $46,690, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women assistant activity directors earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 8% of all assistant activity directors are LGBT.
  • Mississippi is the best state for assistant activity directors to live.
  • Assistant activity directors are 58% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Assistant activity director gender statistics

76.9% of assistant activity directors are women and 23.1% of assistant activity directors are men.
  • Female, 76.9%
  • Male, 23.1%

Assistant activity director gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female76.9%
Male23.1%

Assistant activity director gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$42,394
female-income
Female income
$40,655

Assistant activity director gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant activity director positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of assistant activity directors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Assistant activity director gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201025.90%74.10%
201125.88%74.12%
201227.89%72.11%
201328.78%71.22%
201427.50%72.50%
201529.60%70.40%
201628.70%71.30%
201729.83%70.17%
201825.68%74.32%
201923.25%76.75%
202018.84%81.16%
202123.05%76.95%

Assistant activity director related jobs gender ratio

We compared assistant activity directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Assistant Activity Director23%77%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Assistant activity director demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among assistant activity directors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all assistant activity directors. Comparatively, 15.2% of assistant activity directors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of assistant activity directors are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
  • Black or African American, 12.0%
  • Unknown, 5.8%
  • Asian, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Assistant activity director race

Assistant activity director racePercentages
White61.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.2%
Black or African American12.0%
Unknown5.8%
Asian5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Assistant activity director race and ethnicity over time

See how assistant activity director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Assistant activity director race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.90%10.83%3.54%12.62%
201170.73%11.13%3.37%12.02%
201268.27%11.69%3.38%13.12%
201367.31%11.41%3.89%13.93%
201467.78%11.34%3.76%13.44%
201566.55%11.09%4.61%13.94%
201666.78%10.65%4.19%14.66%
201767.21%10.23%4.75%13.95%
201864.17%12.62%4.31%14.58%
201964.19%12.68%4.54%14.46%
202058.75%13.31%5.97%15.01%
202161.23%11.97%5.09%15.24%

Assistant activity director wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino assistant activity directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant activity directors have the lowest average salary at $40,268.
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$41,541
White$42,763
Black or African American$40,268
Asian$43,147
Hispanic or Latino$44,369

Average assistant activity director age

See how the average age of assistant activity directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Assistant activity director age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4442
White3445
Black or African American4649
Asian46
Hispanic or Latino3132

Assistant activity director age breakdown

The average age of assistant activity directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the assistant activity director population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Assistant activity director age breakdown

Assistant Activity Director YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years20%
20-30 years20%

Assistant activity director educational attainment

The most common degree for assistant activity directors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of assistant activity directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • Bachelor's, 56%
  • Associate, 14%
  • High School Diploma, 13%
  • Master's, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Assistant activity directors by degree level

Assistant activity director degreePercentages
Bachelor's56%
Associate14%
High School Diploma13%
Master's10%
Other Degrees7%

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Assistant activity director wage gap by degree level

According to the data, assistant activity directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,587 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assistant activity directors earn a median annual income of $46,732 compared to $43,267 for assistant activity directors with an Associate degree.
$50,000
$47,000
$44,000
$41,000
$38,000
$35,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$49,587
High School Diploma or Less$37,793
Bachelor's Degree$46,732
Some College/ Associate Degree$43,267

Assistant activity director employment statistics

Most assistant activity directors work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where assistant activity directors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant activity directors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Assistant activity director jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees10%

Assistant activity director jobs by company type

Employees with the assistant activity director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant activity directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Assistant activity director jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education32%
Public5%
Private58%
Government5%

Assistant activity director jobs by industry

The most common industries for assistant activity directors are health care, education and hospitality.

Health Care

Education

Hospitality

Government

Non Profits

Assistant activity director turnover and employment statistics

Assistant activity director unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for assistant activity directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Assistant activity director unemployment rate by year

YearAssistant activity director unemployment rate
20109.55%
20119.85%
20129.88%
20138.42%
20147.58%
20156.77%
20165.26%
20175.55%
201810.25%
20199.81%
202013.45%
202112.07%

Average assistant activity director tenure

The average assistant activity director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,296 assistant activity directors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Assistant activity director tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year26%
1-2 years40%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years4%
11+ years5%

Assistant activity director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of assistant activity directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Governess4.43%1,590
Ticket Dispenser Changer5.80%1,116
Developmental Aide6.73%67,984
Assistant Activity Director8.12%-
Residence Life Coordinator12.72%19,501
Health Fitness Specialist13.13%57,379

Similar assistant activity director jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Governess4.43%1,590
Ticket Dispenser Changer5.80%1,116
Developmental Aide6.73%67,984
Residence Life Coordinator12.72%19,501
Health Fitness Specialist13.13%57,379

Foreign languages spoken by assistant activity directors

The most common foreign language among assistant activity directors is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
  • Spanish, 60.9%
  • French, 10.9%
  • German, 6.5%
  • Korean, 4.3%
  • Portuguese, 2.2%
  • Other, 15.2%

Assistant activity director languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish60.9%
French10.9%
German6.5%
Korean4.3%
Portuguese2.2%
Other15.2%

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Assistant activity director location demographics

Where do assistant activity directors earn the most?

Assistant activity directors earn the most in Mississippi, where the average assistant activity director salary is $53,198. The map here shows where assistant activity directors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Assistant Activity Directors?

By looking through more than 2,296 resumes, we found that the most popular places for assistant activity directors are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Assistant Activity Directors

Assistant activity director jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Iowa538$30,171
2Alabama521$38,026
3Louisiana510$27,995
4Arkansas499$29,007
5Oklahoma475$31,134
6Mississippi312$53,198
7California211$46,320
8Indiana163$29,689
9Massachusetts136$45,643
10Pennsylvania134$39,286
11Florida131$33,748
12Ohio130$29,426
13New York122$46,409
14Texas93$36,787
15Maryland85$37,889
16Illinois81$35,279
17Virginia76$35,768
18Georgia73$28,943
19New Jersey72$39,181
20Michigan65$33,872
21Minnesota61$37,656
22Colorado61$34,234
23Tennessee46$29,938
24North Carolina45$38,213
25Connecticut42$44,354
26Kentucky41$30,228
27Washington41$34,828
28Missouri38$29,381
29Maine34$42,662
30South Carolina33$34,445
31Kansas32$28,594
32New Hampshire31$40,869
33West Virginia30$49,510
34Arizona29$44,149
35Oregon28$45,062
36Rhode Island20$44,794
37Wisconsin20$37,360
38Nebraska16$31,921
39New Mexico14$34,947
40Utah14$28,198
41Nevada12$33,129
42South Dakota11$37,136
43Delaware10$45,316
44North Dakota9$37,208
45Hawaii9$37,963
46Idaho7$36,661
47Wyoming4$42,099
48Alaska3$51,388
49Vermont3$40,193
50Montana3$35,531
51District of Columbia2$52,124

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