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Assistant director of nursing demographics and statistics in the US

Assistant director of nursing demographics research summary. Zippia estimates assistant director of nursing demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our assistant director of nursing 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 directors of nursing after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 55,814 assistant directors of nursing currently employed in the United States.
  • 88.5% of all assistant directors of nursing are women, while 11.5% are men.
  • The average assistant director of nursing age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of assistant directors of nursing is White (60.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.6%), Black or African American (12.0%) and Asian (7.6%).
  • Assistant directors of nursing are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
  • Fairfield, CA pays an annual average wage of $104,097, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women assistant directors of nursing earned 95% of what men earned.
  • West Virginia is the best state for assistant directors of nursing to live.
  • Assistant directors of nursing are 83% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Assistant director of nursing gender statistics

88.5% of assistant directors of nursing are women and 11.5% of assistant directors of nursing are men.
  • Female, 88.5%
  • Male, 11.5%

Assistant director of nursing gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female88.5%
Male11.5%

Assistant director of nursing gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$85,695
female-income
Female income
$81,174

Assistant director of nursing gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant director of nursing positions over time. Currently, 88.5% of assistant directors of nursing are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Assistant director of nursing gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201013.51%86.49%
201112.64%87.36%
201213.34%86.66%
201313.04%86.96%
201412.88%87.12%
201513.12%86.88%
201612.37%87.63%
201712.29%87.71%
201812.19%87.81%
201911.75%88.25%
202011.16%88.84%
202111.54%88.46%

Assistant director of nursing related jobs gender ratio

We compared assistant directors of nursing with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Assistant Director Of Nursing12%88%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Assistant director of nursing demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among assistant directors of nursing is White, which makes up 60.7% of all assistant directors of nursing. Comparatively, 14.6% of assistant directors of nursing are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of assistant directors of nursing are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
  • Black or African American, 12.0%
  • Asian, 7.6%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Assistant director of nursing race

Assistant director of nursing racePercentages
White60.7%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%
Black or African American12.0%
Asian7.6%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Assistant director of nursing race and ethnicity over time

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

Assistant director of nursing race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.97%11.64%6.15%10.40%
201170.24%11.37%5.66%10.72%
201267.89%11.76%6.04%11.35%
201368.60%12.17%6.41%10.83%
201467.63%12.44%6.42%11.34%
201567.14%12.04%6.63%11.71%
201666.78%11.51%6.66%12.52%
201767.26%10.92%6.57%12.70%
201865.32%11.88%6.96%13.25%
201967.37%10.78%6.53%12.77%
202064.57%10.97%6.46%13.25%
202160.73%12.05%7.59%14.64%

Assistant director of nursing wage gap by race

According to our data, asian assistant directors of nursing have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant directors of nursing have the lowest average salary at $83,687.
$90,000
$88,000
$86,000
$84,000
$82,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$84,883
White$86,407
Black or African American$83,687
Asian$89,350
Hispanic or Latino$84,266

Average assistant director of nursing age

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

Assistant director of nursing age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5148
Unknown46.545
Asian4645.5
Hispanic or Latino4343
White4748
American Indian and Alaska Native49

Assistant director of nursing age breakdown

The average age of assistant directors of nursing is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the assistant director of nursing population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Assistant director of nursing age breakdown

Assistant Director Of Nursing YearsPercentages
40+ years73%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years3%

Assistant director of nursing educational attainment

The most common degree for assistant directors of nursing is associate degree, with 47% of assistant directors of nursing earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
  • Associate, 47%
  • Bachelor's, 35%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Diploma, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Assistant directors of nursing by degree level

Assistant director of nursing degreePercentages
Associate47%
Bachelor's35%
Master's8%
Diploma6%
Other Degrees4%

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Assistant director of nursing wage gap by degree level

According to the data, assistant directors of nursing with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,720 annually. With a Master's degree, assistant directors of nursing earn a median annual income of $94,637 compared to $86,228 for assistant directors of nursing with an Bachelor's degree.
$111,000
$105,000
$99,000
$93,000
$87,000
$81,000
$75,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$94,637
Bachelor's Degree$86,228
Doctorate Degree$106,720
Some College/ Associate Degree$80,008

Assistant director of nursing employment statistics

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

Company size where assistant directors of nursing work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Assistant director of nursing jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees24%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees8%

Assistant director of nursing jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Assistant director of nursing jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public8%
Private83%
Government5%

Assistant director of nursing jobs by industry

The most common industries for assistant directors of nursing are health care, professional and government.

Health Care

Professional

Government

Education

Manufacturing

Assistant director of nursing turnover and employment statistics

Assistant director of nursing unemployment rate over time

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

Assistant director of nursing unemployment rate by year

YearAssistant director of nursing unemployment rate
20103.17%
20112.92%
20123.03%
20132.54%
20142.41%
20151.99%
20161.61%
20171.64%
20181.43%
20191.72%
20202.23%
20212.62%

Average assistant director of nursing tenure

The average assistant director of nursing stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,379 assistant directors of nursing resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Assistant director of nursing tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Assistant director of nursing LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of assistant directors of nursing that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Senior Construction Manager4.08%36,145
Table Games Shift Manager8.19%56,123
Funeral Home Manager9.30%46,129
Location Worker11.54%19,705
Assistant Director Of Nursing11.66%-
Director Of Program Services14.16%135,312
Arts And Sciences Dean16.20%2,198

Similar assistant director of nursing jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Senior Construction Manager4.08%36,145
Table Games Shift Manager8.19%56,123
Funeral Home Manager9.30%46,129
Location Worker11.54%19,705
Director Of Program Services14.16%135,312
Arts And Sciences Dean16.20%2,198

Foreign languages spoken by assistant directors of nursing

The most common foreign language among assistant directors of nursing is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
  • Spanish, 55.6%
  • French, 13.3%
  • Italian, 4.4%
  • German, 3.3%
  • Tagalog, 3.3%
  • Other, 20.1%

Assistant director of nursing languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish55.6%
French13.3%
Italian4.4%
German3.3%
Tagalog3.3%
Other20.1%

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Assistant director of nursing location demographics

Where do assistant directors of nursing earn the most?

Assistant directors of nursing earn the most in California, where the average assistant director of nursing salary is $97,674. The map here shows where assistant directors of nursing 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 Directors Of Nursing?

By looking through more than 9,379 resumes, we found that the most popular places for assistant directors of nursing are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Assistant Directors Of Nursing

Assistant director of nursing jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,587$97,674
2New York3,338$94,141
3Texas3,247$74,961
4Florida3,023$63,851
5Pennsylvania2,799$87,257
6Massachusetts2,285$83,920
7Georgia2,231$63,829
8Illinois2,137$77,525
9Virginia1,856$82,302
10New Jersey1,844$87,351
11North Carolina1,698$74,694
12Ohio1,691$92,556
13Minnesota1,585$71,073
14Indiana1,543$80,993
15Maryland1,417$86,342
16Colorado1,288$77,134
17Iowa1,190$65,402
18Michigan1,163$78,969
19Wisconsin1,057$89,160
20Washington1,023$92,627
21Missouri1,016$85,993
22Arizona1,006$79,498
23Oregon971$78,870
24Louisiana970$70,038
25Alabama967$66,009
26Oklahoma951$63,443
27Kentucky892$75,536
28Tennessee890$73,512
29Connecticut786$80,250
30Kansas756$85,366
31Arkansas708$75,058
32South Carolina702$76,861
33Maine588$86,634
34Mississippi585$68,592
35West Virginia555$92,852
36New Hampshire545$85,747
37New Mexico477$88,481
38Nebraska453$68,884
39South Dakota426$78,505
40Utah358$81,026
41Idaho329$78,321
42Nevada297$92,251
43Delaware288$81,243
44Rhode Island282$94,472
45North Dakota248$78,044
46Montana229$82,258
47District of Columbia228$93,258
48Alaska147$76,671
49Hawaii136$83,173
50Vermont126$71,768
51Wyoming70$88,066

Where are assistant directors of nursing in high demand?

Assistant directors of nursing are in high demand in Chicago, IL. There are currently 31 job openings for assistant directors of nursing here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country assistant directors of nursing are in the most demand.
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