Child care center administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Child care center administrator demographics by:
Child care center administrator gender statistics
68.1% of child care center administrators are women and 31.9% of child care center administrators are men.
- Female, 68.1%
- Male, 31.9%
Child care center administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.1% |
| Male | 31.9% |
Child care center administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,480
Female income
$52,553
Child care center administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child care center administrator positions over time. Currently, 68.1% of child care center administrators are female.
Child care center administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.08% | 64.92% |
| 2011 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2012 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2013 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
| 2014 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2015 | 33.92% | 66.08% |
| 2016 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2017 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2018 | 33.64% | 66.36% |
| 2019 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2020 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2021 | 31.90% | 68.10% |
Child care center administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared child care center administrators 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% |
| Child Care Center Administrator | 32% | 68% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Child care center administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child care center administrators is White, which makes up 66.2% of all child care center administrators. Comparatively, 14.1% of child care center administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of child care center administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Child care center administrator race
| Child care center administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Child care center administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how child care center administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child care center administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.86% | 11.85% | 3.83% | 11.28% |
| 2011 | 70.55% | 11.86% | 3.35% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 70.42% | 11.49% | 3.70% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 11.41% | 3.73% | 12.22% |
| 2014 | 69.56% | 11.02% | 4.25% | 12.78% |
| 2015 | 69.76% | 11.08% | 3.92% | 12.46% |
| 2016 | 69.35% | 10.52% | 4.29% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 69.01% | 10.48% | 4.48% | 13.69% |
| 2018 | 69.05% | 10.63% | 4.42% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 69.44% | 9.75% | 4.56% | 13.69% |
| 2020 | 68.26% | 9.68% | 4.68% | 13.03% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 10.68% | 4.33% | 14.10% |
Child care center administrator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,169 |
| White | $56,157 |
| Black or African American | $56,568 |
| Asian | $58,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,235 |
Average child care center administrator age
See how the average age of child care center administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child care center administrator 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 |
Child care center administrator age breakdown
The average age of child care center administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the child care center administrator population.
Child care center administrator age breakdown
| Child Care Center Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Child care center administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for child care center administrators is bachelor's degree, with 58% of child care center administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Child care center administrators by degree level
| Child care center administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Child care center administrator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,805 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,193 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,277 |
Child care center administrator employment statistics
Most child care center administrators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child care center administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child care center administrators work.
Child care center administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Child care center administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the child care center administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child care center administrators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Child care center administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Child care center administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for child care center administrators are health care, non profits and education.
Child care center administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 28% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Education | 16% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Child care center administrator turnover and employment statistics
Child care center administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child care center administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child care center administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child care center administrator 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 child care center administrator tenure
The average child care center administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 256 child care center administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Child care center administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Child care center administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child care center administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Manager | 4.08% | 22,562 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Acquisitions Manager | 11.54% | 9,054 |
| Quality Improvement Manager | 11.66% | 78,509 |
| Home Service Director | 14.16% | 52,789 |
| Child Care Center Administrator | 16.21% | - |
Similar child care center administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Manager | 4.08% | 22,562 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Acquisitions Manager | 11.54% | 9,054 |
| Quality Improvement Manager | 11.66% | 78,509 |
| Home Service Director | 14.16% | 52,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by child care center administrators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Child care center administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |