Career development director demographics and statistics in the US
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Career development director gender statistics
65.3% of career development directors are women and 34.7% of career development directors are men.
- Female, 65.3%
- Male, 34.7%
Career development director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.3% |
| Male | 34.7% |
Career development director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,133
Female income
$66,633
Career development director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career development director positions over time. Currently, 65.3% of career development directors are female.
Career development director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2011 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2012 | 36.57% | 63.43% |
| 2013 | 38.65% | 61.35% |
| 2014 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2015 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
| 2016 | 37.23% | 62.77% |
| 2017 | 35.76% | 64.24% |
| 2018 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2019 | 35.04% | 64.96% |
| 2020 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2021 | 34.71% | 65.29% |
Career development director related jobs gender ratio
We compared career development 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% |
| Career Development Director | 35% | 65% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Career development director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career development directors is White, which makes up 65.4% of all career development directors. Comparatively, 14.5% of career development directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of career development directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Career development director race
| Career development director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Career development director race and ethnicity over time
See how career development director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career development director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.11% | 12.11% | 3.90% | 11.68% |
| 2011 | 69.81% | 12.12% | 3.42% | 12.20% |
| 2012 | 69.68% | 11.76% | 3.77% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 69.30% | 11.67% | 3.80% | 12.62% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 11.28% | 4.32% | 13.17% |
| 2015 | 69.02% | 11.34% | 3.99% | 12.85% |
| 2016 | 68.61% | 10.78% | 4.36% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 68.27% | 10.74% | 4.55% | 14.08% |
| 2018 | 68.31% | 10.90% | 4.49% | 13.86% |
| 2019 | 68.69% | 10.01% | 4.63% | 14.09% |
| 2020 | 67.51% | 9.95% | 4.75% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 65.44% | 10.94% | 4.40% | 14.50% |
Career development director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian career development directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White career development directors have the lowest average salary at $69,927.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,762 |
| White | $69,927 |
| Black or African American | $70,297 |
| Asian | $71,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,822 |
Average career development director age
See how the average age of career development directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career development director 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 |
Career development director age breakdown
The average age of career development directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the career development director population.
Career development director age breakdown
| Career Development Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Career development director educational attainment
The most common degree for career development directors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of career development directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Career development directors by degree level
| Career development director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Career development director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career development directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,876 annually. With a Master's degree, career development directors earn a median annual income of $82,011 compared to $70,906 for career development directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,906 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,876 |
Career development director employment statistics
Most career development directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where career development directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career development directors work.
Career development director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Career development director jobs by company type
Employees with the career development director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career development directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Career development director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 4% |
Career development director jobs by industry
The most common industries for career development directors are education, real estate and non profits.
Career development director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Real Estate | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Career development director turnover and employment statistics
Career development director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career development directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career development director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career development director 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 career development director tenure
The average career development director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 306 career development directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Career development director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Career development director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Construction Director | 4.08% | 31,169 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Real Estate Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,675 |
| Laboratory Director | 11.66% | 59,500 |
| Volunteer Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,867 |
| Career Development Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar career development director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Construction Director | 4.08% | 31,169 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Real Estate Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,675 |
| Laboratory Director | 11.66% | 59,500 |
| Volunteer Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,867 |
Foreign languages spoken by career development directors
The most common foreign language among career development directors is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Vietnamese, 6.3%
- Uzbek, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Career development director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Vietnamese | 6.3% |
| Uzbek | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |