Buildings and grounds director demographics and statistics in the US
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Buildings and grounds director gender statistics
13.2% of buildings and grounds directors are women and 86.8% of buildings and grounds directors are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Buildings and grounds director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Buildings and grounds director gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,106
Female income
$40,943
Buildings and grounds director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buildings and grounds director positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of buildings and grounds directors are female.
Buildings and grounds director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2013 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2014 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 85.26% | 14.74% |
| 2016 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2017 | 86.97% | 13.03% |
| 2018 | 87.11% | 12.89% |
| 2019 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2020 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2021 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
Buildings and grounds director related jobs gender ratio
We compared buildings and grounds directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, irrigation supervisor and buildings and grounds supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Restoration Service Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| House Cleaner Supervisor | 22% | 78% |
| Room Inspector | 23% | 77% |
| Buildings And Grounds Director | 87% | 13% |
| Irrigation Manager | 96% | 4% |
| Buildings And Grounds Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
| Irrigation Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
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Buildings and grounds director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buildings and grounds directors is White, which makes up 68.0% of all buildings and grounds directors. Comparatively, 14.1% of buildings and grounds directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of buildings and grounds directors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Buildings and grounds director race
| Buildings and grounds director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Buildings and grounds director race and ethnicity over time
See how buildings and grounds director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buildings and grounds director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.81% | 10.33% | 3.57% | 12.40% |
| 2011 | 71.00% | 11.87% | 4.17% | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 69.89% | 9.84% | 3.92% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 70.21% | 10.57% | 3.27% | 12.70% |
| 2014 | 68.79% | 11.63% | 3.42% | 13.70% |
| 2015 | 70.19% | 10.05% | 3.06% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 72.30% | 8.78% | 3.52% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 70.31% | 8.91% | 4.13% | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 71.80% | 7.43% | 3.37% | 13.71% |
| 2019 | 71.68% | 7.52% | 3.72% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 66.97% | 8.16% | 4.18% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 68.03% | 7.80% | 3.43% | 14.08% |
Buildings and grounds director wage gap by race
According to our data, white buildings and grounds directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian buildings and grounds directors have the lowest average salary at $46,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,576 |
| White | $49,909 |
| Black or African American | $47,609 |
| Asian | $46,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,810 |
Average buildings and grounds director age
See how the average age of buildings and grounds directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Buildings and grounds director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 53 |
| Unknown | 50 | 48.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 46 |
| White | 52 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Buildings and grounds director age breakdown
The average age of buildings and grounds directors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the buildings and grounds director population.
Buildings and grounds director age breakdown
| Buildings And Grounds Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Buildings and grounds director educational attainment
The most common degree for buildings and grounds directors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of buildings and grounds directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Buildings and grounds directors by degree level
| Buildings and grounds director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Buildings and grounds director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, buildings and grounds directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $50,573 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, buildings and grounds directors earn a median annual income of $49,722 compared to $46,676 for buildings and grounds directors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,676 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,722 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,573 |
Buildings and grounds director employment statistics
Most buildings and grounds directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where buildings and grounds directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where buildings and grounds directors work.
Buildings and grounds director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Buildings and grounds director jobs by company type
Employees with the buildings and grounds director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most buildings and grounds directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Buildings and grounds director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 6% |
Buildings and grounds director jobs by industry
The most common industries for buildings and grounds directors are education, non profits and health care.
Buildings and grounds director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Buildings and grounds director turnover and employment statistics
Buildings and grounds director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for buildings and grounds directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Buildings and grounds director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Buildings and grounds director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 5.69% |
| 2013 | 5.14% |
| 2014 | 4.26% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.56% |
| 2017 | 3.21% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 6.15% |
Average buildings and grounds director tenure
The average buildings and grounds director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 634 buildings and grounds directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Buildings and grounds director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Buildings and grounds director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buildings and grounds 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Service Manager | 2.17% | 33,981 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Landscape Labour | 4.17% | 30,546 |
| Service Attendant | 4.45% | 44,652 |
| Building Service Worker | 4.88% | 65,535 |
| Buildings And Grounds Director | 5.12% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
Similar buildings and grounds director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Service Manager | 2.17% | 33,981 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Landscape Labour | 4.17% | 30,546 |
| Service Attendant | 4.45% | 44,652 |
| Building Service Worker | 4.88% | 65,535 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by buildings and grounds directors
The most common foreign language among buildings and grounds directors is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Buildings and grounds director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
