Assistant executive director demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant executive director demographics by:
Assistant executive director gender statistics
59.8% of assistant executive directors are women and 40.2% of assistant executive directors are men.
- Female, 59.8%
- Male, 40.2%
Assistant executive director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.8% |
| Male | 40.2% |
Assistant executive director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,390
Female income
$69,704
Assistant executive director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant executive director positions over time. Currently, 59.8% of assistant executive directors are female.
Assistant executive director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2011 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
| 2012 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2013 | 37.23% | 62.77% |
| 2014 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2015 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2016 | 40.50% | 59.50% |
| 2017 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2018 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2019 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2020 | 45.06% | 54.94% |
| 2021 | 40.20% | 59.80% |
Assistant executive director related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant executive directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Assistant Executive Director | 40% | 60% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Assistant executive director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant executive directors is White, which makes up 71.0% of all assistant executive directors. Comparatively, 11.2% of assistant executive directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of assistant executive directors are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Assistant executive director race
| Assistant executive director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Assistant executive director race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant executive director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant executive director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 75.18% | 7.54% | 4.55% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 75.53% | 7.13% | 4.62% | 10.36% |
| 2020 | 71.97% | 7.39% | 4.40% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 7.62% | 5.00% | 11.22% |
Assistant executive director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant executive directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White assistant executive directors have the lowest average salary at $64,520.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,428 |
| White | $64,520 |
| Black or African American | $64,773 |
| Asian | $73,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,678 |
Average assistant executive director age
See how the average age of assistant executive directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant executive director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 48.5 |
Assistant executive director age breakdown
The average age of assistant executive directors is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the assistant executive director population.
Assistant executive director age breakdown
| Assistant Executive Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Assistant executive director educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant executive directors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of assistant executive directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Assistant executive directors by degree level
| Assistant executive director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Assistant executive director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant executive directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,581 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assistant executive directors earn a median annual income of $72,212 compared to $65,467 for assistant executive directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,581 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,717 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,212 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,467 |
Assistant executive director employment statistics
Most assistant executive directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where assistant executive directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant executive directors work.
Assistant executive director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Assistant executive director jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant executive director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant executive directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant executive director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 13% |
Assistant executive director jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant executive directors are health care, non profits and education.
Assistant executive director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Assistant executive director turnover and employment statistics
Assistant executive director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant executive directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant executive director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant executive director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average assistant executive director tenure
The average assistant executive director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,077 assistant executive directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant executive director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Assistant executive director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant executive directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Marketing Assistant | 5.70% | 104,711 |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | 9.17% | 117,776 |
| Assistant Executive Director | 10.06% | - |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Similar assistant executive director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Marketing Assistant | 5.70% | 104,711 |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | 9.17% | 117,776 |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant executive directors
The most common foreign language among assistant executive directors is Spanish at 51.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 51.2%
- French, 11.3%
- Portuguese, 7.5%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Turkish, 3.8%
- Other, 21.2%
Assistant executive director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.2% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Turkish | 3.8% |
| Other | 21.2% |
