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Assistant director of residence life demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 9,917 assistant directors of residence life currently employed in the United States.
  • 55.5% of all assistant directors of residence life are women, while 44.5% are men.
  • The average assistant director of residence life age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of assistant directors of residence life is White (57.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), Black or African American (13.2%) and Asian (6.8%).
  • Assistant directors of residence life are most in-demand in Teaneck, NJ.
  • The education industry is the highest-paying for assistant directors of residence life.
  • 11% of all assistant directors of residence life are LGBT.
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Assistant director of residence life gender statistics

55.5% of assistant directors of residence life are women and 44.5% of assistant directors of residence life are men.
  • Female, 55.5%
  • Male, 44.5%

Assistant director of residence life gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female55.5%
Male44.5%

Assistant director of residence life gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$56,590
female-income
Female income
$53,123

Assistant director of residence life gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant director of residence life positions over time. Currently, 55.5% of assistant directors of residence life 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 residence life gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201047.34%52.66%
201142.02%57.98%
201244.68%55.32%
201347.74%52.26%
201442.24%57.76%
201540.55%59.45%
201645.19%54.81%
201745.47%54.53%
201842.67%57.33%
201944.61%55.39%
202044.21%55.79%
202144.53%55.47%

Assistant director of residence life related jobs gender ratio

We compared assistant directors of residence life with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Assistant Director Of Residence Life45%55%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Assistant director of residence life demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among assistant directors of residence life is White, which makes up 57.0% of all assistant directors of residence life. Comparatively, 15.0% of assistant directors of residence life are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of assistant directors of residence life are Black or African American.
  • White, 57.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
  • Black or African American, 13.2%
  • Asian, 6.8%
  • Unknown, 5.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%

Assistant director of residence life race

Assistant director of residence life racePercentages
White57.0%
Hispanic or Latino15.0%
Black or African American13.2%
Asian6.8%
Unknown5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native2.5%

Assistant director of residence life race and ethnicity over time

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

Assistant director of residence life race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.68%17.34%5.73%10.94%
201163.22%16.60%5.52%10.25%
201261.29%14.80%5.20%11.83%
201359.59%16.16%6.02%11.74%
201462.97%13.26%6.37%12.30%
201561.65%15.29%5.33%11.75%
201661.35%15.06%6.04%12.10%
201759.64%14.91%5.60%13.70%
201859.87%13.03%6.40%15.05%
201959.89%14.14%6.15%14.39%
202056.87%13.63%5.88%15.46%
202157.01%13.24%6.78%14.96%

Assistant director of residence life wage gap by race

According to our data, asian assistant directors of residence life have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant directors of residence life have the lowest average salary at $54,164.
$63,000
$61,000
$59,000
$57,000
$55,000
$53,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$56,521
White$55,369
Black or African American$54,164
Asian$60,330
Hispanic or Latino$56,749

Average assistant director of residence life age

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

Assistant director of residence life age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American41.546
Unknown40.540
Asian40.538
Hispanic or Latino3837
White4644
American Indian and Alaska Native48.5

Assistant director of residence life age breakdown

The average age of assistant directors of residence life is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the assistant director of residence life population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Assistant director of residence life age breakdown

Assistant Director Of Residence Life YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years17%

Assistant director of residence life educational attainment

The most common degree for assistant directors of residence life is bachelor's degree, with 61% of assistant directors of residence life earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 3%.
  • Bachelor's, 61%
  • Master's, 34%
  • Associate, 3%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Assistant directors of residence life by degree level

Assistant director of residence life degreePercentages
Bachelor's61%
Master's34%
Associate3%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees1%

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Assistant director of residence life wage gap by degree level

According to the data, assistant directors of residence life with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,096 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assistant directors of residence life earn a median annual income of $57,201 compared to $48,474 for assistant directors of residence life with an Associate degree.
$69,000
$65,000
$61,000
$57,000
$53,000
$49,000
$45,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$65,096
High School Diploma or Less$48,013
Bachelor's Degree$57,201
Some College/ Associate Degree$48,474

Assistant director of residence life employment statistics

Company size where assistant directors of residence life work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Assistant director of residence life jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees6%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees21%
1,000 - 10,000 employees36%
> 10,000 employees5%

Assistant director of residence life turnover and employment statistics

Assistant director of residence life unemployment rate over time

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

Assistant director of residence life unemployment rate by year

YearAssistant director of residence life unemployment rate
20107.13%
20117.37%
20127.31%
20136.59%
20145.50%
20153.99%
20163.87%
20173.26%
20182.50%
20192.81%
20204.13%
20213.99%

Average assistant director of residence life tenure

The average assistant director of residence life stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 283 assistant directors of residence life 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 residence life tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years41%
3-4 years25%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

Assistant director of residence life LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of assistant directors of residence life that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Probation Counselor9.50%29,518
Student Coordinator10.75%40,861
Monk11.25%46
Assistant Director Of Residence Life11.48%-
Intensive In-Home Counselor15.06%122,300
Mental Health Orderly15.06%60,327

Similar assistant director of residence life jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Probation Counselor9.50%29,518
Student Coordinator10.75%40,861
Monk11.25%46
Intensive In-Home Counselor15.06%122,300
Mental Health Orderly15.06%60,327

Foreign languages spoken by assistant directors of residence life

The most common foreign language among assistant directors of residence life is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 22.2% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
  • Spanish, 44.4%
  • Greek, 22.2%
  • Dakota, 11.1%
  • Chinese, 11.1%
  • French, 11.1%

Assistant director of residence life languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish44.4%
Greek22.2%
Dakota11.1%
Chinese11.1%
French11.1%

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Assistant director of residence life location demographics

The amount you can make as an assistant director of residence life can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of assistant directors of residence life is $57,235. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do assistant directors of residence life earn the most?

Assistant directors of residence life earn the most in California, where the average assistant director of residence life salary is $69,790. The map here shows where assistant directors of residence life 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 Residence Life?

By looking through more than 283 resumes, we found that the most popular places for assistant directors of residence life are Denver, CO and Morristown, NJ.
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Assistant director of residence life jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California830$69,790
2New York648$49,850
3Minnesota615$60,270
4Iowa578$47,231
5Alabama522$40,842
6Louisiana509$42,284
7Texas499$45,397
8Arkansas492$41,100
9Oklahoma465$40,816
10Mississippi315$48,077
11Florida314$57,997
12Illinois300$52,887
13Massachusetts291$53,627
14Georgia266$42,252
15Pennsylvania261$51,211
16Virginia251$50,769
17New Jersey237$65,719
18North Carolina227$44,365
19Wisconsin208$50,364
20South Dakota204$43,115
21Ohio202$51,069
22Michigan187$41,343
23Colorado172$54,683
24Washington160$62,804
25Tennessee153$45,457
26Missouri138$42,173
27Maryland127$46,601
28Arizona108$48,984
29Oregon105$47,443
30Kentucky96$44,363
31Indiana96$44,979
32Kansas84$49,999
33Connecticut81$54,418
34South Carolina77$38,912
35District of Columbia71$80,872
36Nevada69$53,757
37Idaho56$49,391
38Utah52$38,123
39Nebraska51$44,988
40Rhode Island42$47,015
41New Mexico31$58,796
42New Hampshire28$59,543
43North Dakota27$56,452
44Alaska26$51,152
45West Virginia24$43,436
46Montana24$42,856
47Hawaii20$57,595
48Vermont19$47,788
49Delaware14$54,613
50Maine13$53,622
51Wyoming10$47,510

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