Building principal demographics and statistics in the US
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Building principal gender statistics
50.3% of building principals are women and 49.7% of building principals are men.
- Female, 50.3%
- Male, 49.7%
Building principal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% |
| Male | 49.7% |
Building principal gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,927
Female income
$90,499
Building principal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building principal positions over time. Currently, 50.3% of building principals are female.
Building principal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2011 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2012 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
| 2013 | 53.90% | 46.10% |
| 2014 | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 2015 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2016 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2017 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2018 | 51.63% | 48.37% |
| 2019 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2020 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2021 | 49.66% | 50.34% |
Building principal related jobs gender ratio
We compared building principals 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Building Principal | 50% | 50% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Building principal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building principals is White, which makes up 67.0% of all building principals. Comparatively, 14.0% of building principals are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of building principals are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Building principal race
| Building principal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Building principal race and ethnicity over time
See how building principal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building principal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 11.21% | 3.81% | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 71.34% | 11.21% | 3.33% | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 71.21% | 10.85% | 3.68% | 11.90% |
| 2013 | 70.83% | 10.77% | 3.71% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 70.35% | 10.38% | 4.23% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 70.55% | 10.44% | 3.90% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 70.14% | 9.88% | 4.27% | 12.96% |
| 2017 | 69.80% | 9.84% | 4.46% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 69.84% | 9.99% | 4.40% | 13.35% |
| 2019 | 70.22% | 9.11% | 4.54% | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 69.04% | 9.04% | 4.66% | 12.91% |
| 2021 | 66.97% | 10.04% | 4.31% | 13.98% |
Building principal wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,673 |
| White | $94,486 |
| Black or African American | $94,934 |
| Asian | $96,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,744 |
Average building principal age
See how the average age of building principals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Building principal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Building principal age breakdown
The average age of building principals is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the building principal population.
Building principal age breakdown
| Building Principal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Building principal educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 37%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Building principals by degree level
| Building principal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 37% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Building principal wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,835 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,615 |
| Doctorate Degree | $119,186 |
Building principal employment statistics
Most building principals work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where building principals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building principals work.
Building principal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Building principal jobs by company type
Employees with the building principal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building principals prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Building principal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 8% |
Building principal jobs by industry
The most common industries for building principals are education, government and finance.
Building principal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Building principal turnover and employment statistics
Building principal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building principals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building principal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building principal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average building principal tenure
The average building principal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 173 building principals resumes in Zippia's database.
Building principal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Building principal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building principals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 34,822 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Real Estate Administrator | 11.54% | 68,990 |
| Senior Practice Manager | 11.66% | 112,452 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
| Building Principal | 16.21% | - |
Similar building principal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 34,822 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Real Estate Administrator | 11.54% | 68,990 |
| Senior Practice Manager | 11.66% | 112,452 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by building principals
- Spanish, 100.0%
Building principal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |