Association executive demographics and statistics in the US
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Association executive gender statistics
59.0% of association executives are women and 41.0% of association executives are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
Association executive gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
Association executive gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,236
Female income
$73,044
Association executive gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in association executive positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of association executives are female.
Association executive gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2011 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2012 | 48.44% | 51.56% |
| 2013 | 46.74% | 53.26% |
| 2014 | 46.06% | 53.94% |
| 2015 | 45.72% | 54.28% |
| 2016 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2017 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2018 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
| 2019 | 42.19% | 57.81% |
| 2020 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2021 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
Association executive related jobs gender ratio
We compared association executives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Association Executive | 41% | 59% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Association executive demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among association executives is White, which makes up 76.0% of all association executives. Comparatively, 7.9% of association executives are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of association executives are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Association executive race
| Association executive race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Association executive race and ethnicity over time
See how association executive racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Association executive race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.54% | 3.41% | 5.90% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 82.73% | 3.81% | 5.52% | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 81.97% | 3.74% | 6.07% | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 82.23% | 3.54% | 6.17% | 6.17% |
| 2014 | 82.26% | 3.67% | 5.81% | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 82.20% | 3.54% | 5.79% | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 81.86% | 3.45% | 6.36% | 6.32% |
| 2017 | 80.50% | 3.61% | 6.89% | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 80.00% | 3.45% | 7.10% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 81.13% | 3.15% | 6.84% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 77.74% | 3.64% | 7.30% | 7.29% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 3.81% | 7.76% | 7.89% |
Association executive wage gap by race
According to our data, white association executives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american association executives have the lowest average salary at $78,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,237 |
| White | $82,223 |
| Black or African American | $78,048 |
| Asian | $81,712 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,037 |
Average association executive age
See how the average age of association executives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Association executive age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Association executive age breakdown
The average age of association executives is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the association executive population.
Association executive age breakdown
| Association Executive Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Association executive educational attainment
The most common degree for association executives is bachelor's degree, with 66% of association executives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Association executives by degree level
| Association executive degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Association executive wage gap by degree level
According to the data, association executives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,942 annually. With a Doctorate degree, association executives earn a median annual income of $93,931 compared to $87,606 for association executives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,606 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,931 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,247 |
Association executive employment statistics
Most association executives work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where association executives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where association executives work.
Association executive jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Association executive jobs by company type
Employees with the association executive job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most association executives prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Association executive jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 17% |
Association executive jobs by industry
The most common industries for association executives are education, government and non profits.
Association executive industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Government | 14% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Association executive turnover and employment statistics
Association executive unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for association executives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Association executive unemployment rate by year
| Year | Association executive unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average association executive tenure
The average association executive stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 association executives resumes in Zippia's database.
Association executive tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Association executive LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of association executives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Senior Project Coordinator | 8.41% | 111,729 |
| Market Sales Manager | 9.38% | 128,368 |
| Weatherization Operations Manager | 9.63% | 216,224 |
| Association Executive | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resource Officer | 13.02% | 101,221 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar association executive jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Senior Project Coordinator | 8.41% | 111,729 |
| Market Sales Manager | 9.38% | 128,368 |
| Weatherization Operations Manager | 9.63% | 216,224 |
| Human Resource Officer | 13.02% | 101,221 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by association executives
The most common foreign language among association executives is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 13.3%
- Urdu, 13.3%
- Hindi, 13.3%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Other, 13.4%
Association executive languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Urdu | 13.3% |
| Hindi | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.4% |