Child welfare director demographics and statistics in the US
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Child welfare director gender statistics
70.6% of child welfare directors are women and 29.4% of child welfare directors are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Child welfare director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Child welfare director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,272
Female income
$90,086
Child welfare director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child welfare director positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of child welfare directors are female.
Child welfare director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2011 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2012 | 35.13% | 64.87% |
| 2013 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2014 | 34.88% | 65.12% |
| 2015 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2016 | 31.09% | 68.91% |
| 2017 | 31.82% | 68.18% |
| 2018 | 31.46% | 68.54% |
| 2019 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2020 | 27.87% | 72.13% |
| 2021 | 29.41% | 70.59% |
Child welfare director related jobs gender ratio
We compared child welfare 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% |
| Child Welfare Director | 29% | 71% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Child welfare director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child welfare directors is White, which makes up 63.9% of all child welfare directors. Comparatively, 14.4% of child welfare directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of child welfare directors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Child welfare director race
| Child welfare director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Child welfare director race and ethnicity over time
See how child welfare director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child welfare director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.21% | 9.94% | 3.62% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 72.14% | 9.96% | 3.71% | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 73.20% | 9.24% | 3.24% | 11.22% |
| 2013 | 72.91% | 9.74% | 3.60% | 10.80% |
| 2014 | 70.76% | 10.32% | 3.92% | 11.68% |
| 2015 | 71.72% | 9.62% | 4.02% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 71.87% | 8.55% | 4.65% | 11.44% |
| 2017 | 71.40% | 8.80% | 4.18% | 11.76% |
| 2018 | 71.78% | 8.60% | 4.26% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 68.19% | 9.44% | 4.75% | 14.49% |
| 2020 | 65.32% | 9.77% | 3.88% | 14.40% |
| 2021 | 63.86% | 10.28% | 5.16% | 14.43% |
Child welfare director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child welfare directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown child welfare directors have the lowest average salary at $91,350.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,350 |
| White | $94,757 |
| Black or African American | $93,324 |
| Asian | $98,213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,848 |
Average child welfare director age
See how the average age of child welfare directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child welfare director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Child welfare director age breakdown
The average age of child welfare directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the child welfare director population.
Child welfare director age breakdown
| Child Welfare Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Child welfare director educational attainment
The most common degree for child welfare directors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of child welfare directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Child welfare directors by degree level
| Child welfare director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Child welfare director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child welfare directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,773 annually. With a Master's degree, child welfare directors earn a median annual income of $108,267 compared to $93,897 for child welfare directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,267 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,897 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,773 |
Child welfare director employment statistics
Most child welfare directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where child welfare directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child welfare directors work.
Child welfare director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Child welfare director jobs by company type
Employees with the child welfare director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child welfare directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Child welfare director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 13% |
Child welfare director jobs by industry
The most common industries for child welfare directors are education, non profits and health care.
Child welfare director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Child welfare director turnover and employment statistics
Child welfare director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child welfare directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child welfare director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child welfare director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average child welfare director tenure
The average child welfare director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 child welfare directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Child welfare director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Child welfare director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child welfare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Commercial Installation Electrician Manager | 4.08% | 63,308 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Director Of Property Management | 11.54% | 78,020 |
| Director Of Occupational Therapy | 11.66% | 46,434 |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | - |
| Assistant Dean | 16.20% | 1,355 |
Similar child welfare director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Commercial Installation Electrician Manager | 4.08% | 63,308 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Director Of Property Management | 11.54% | 78,020 |
| Director Of Occupational Therapy | 11.66% | 46,434 |
| Assistant Dean | 16.20% | 1,355 |
Foreign languages spoken by child welfare directors
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Child welfare director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |