Cancer center director demographics and statistics in the US
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Cancer center director demographics by:
Cancer center director gender statistics
69.2% of cancer center directors are women and 30.8% of cancer center directors are men.
- Female, 69.2%
- Male, 30.8%
Cancer center director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.2% |
| Male | 30.8% |
Cancer center director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,737
Female income
$59,075
Cancer center director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cancer center director positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of cancer center directors are female.
Cancer center director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
| 2011 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
| 2012 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2013 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2014 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
| 2015 | 34.04% | 65.96% |
| 2016 | 32.55% | 67.45% |
| 2017 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2018 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
| 2019 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2020 | 30.04% | 69.96% |
| 2021 | 30.84% | 69.16% |
Cancer center director related jobs gender ratio
We compared cancer center directors 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% |
| Cancer Center Director | 31% | 69% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Cancer center director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cancer center directors is White, which makes up 61.6% of all cancer center directors. Comparatively, 14.3% of cancer center directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of cancer center directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cancer center director race
| Cancer center director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cancer center director race and ethnicity over time
See how cancer center director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cancer center director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.84% | 10.82% | 6.50% | 10.03% |
| 2011 | 71.11% | 10.55% | 6.00% | 10.35% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 10.94% | 6.38% | 10.98% |
| 2013 | 69.47% | 11.35% | 6.76% | 10.46% |
| 2014 | 68.50% | 11.61% | 6.76% | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 68.00% | 11.22% | 6.98% | 11.33% |
| 2016 | 67.64% | 10.69% | 7.00% | 12.14% |
| 2017 | 68.13% | 10.10% | 6.92% | 12.33% |
| 2018 | 66.18% | 11.05% | 7.31% | 12.88% |
| 2019 | 68.24% | 9.96% | 6.87% | 12.40% |
| 2020 | 65.43% | 10.15% | 6.80% | 12.88% |
| 2021 | 61.60% | 11.22% | 7.93% | 14.26% |
Cancer center director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cancer center directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cancer center directors have the lowest average salary at $63,269.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,323 |
| White | $67,992 |
| Black or African American | $63,269 |
| Asian | $73,314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,260 |
Average cancer center director age
See how the average age of cancer center directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cancer center director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Cancer center director age breakdown
The average age of cancer center directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the cancer center director population.
Cancer center director age breakdown
| Cancer Center Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Cancer center director educational attainment
The most common degree for cancer center directors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of cancer center directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Cancer center directors by degree level
| Cancer center director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Cancer center director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cancer center directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,346 annually. With a Master's degree, cancer center directors earn a median annual income of $83,439 compared to $67,675 for cancer center directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,439 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,675 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,346 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,182 |
Cancer center director employment statistics
Company size where cancer center directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cancer center directors work.
Cancer center director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cancer center director jobs by industry
The most common industries for cancer center directors are health care, education and manufacturing.
Cancer center director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 77% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Cancer center director turnover and employment statistics
Cancer center director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cancer center directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cancer center director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cancer center director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average cancer center director tenure
The average cancer center director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 730 cancer center directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cancer center director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Cancer center director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cancer center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 9,888 |
| Cancer Center Director | 11.66% | - |
| Docent Coordinator | 14.16% | 7,519 |
| Student Services Dean | 16.20% | 61,715 |
Similar cancer center director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 9,888 |
| Docent Coordinator | 14.16% | 7,519 |
| Student Services Dean | 16.20% | 61,715 |
Foreign languages spoken by cancer center directors
The most common foreign language among cancer center directors is Spanish at 29.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 29.0%
- French, 16.1%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Vietnamese, 6.5%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Other, 35.4%
Cancer center director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.0% |
| French | 16.1% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Vietnamese | 6.5% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Other | 35.4% |
