Childcare administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Childcare administrator demographics by:
Childcare administrator gender statistics
87.3% of childcare administrators are women and 12.7% of childcare administrators are men.
- Female, 87.3%
- Male, 12.7%
Childcare administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.3% |
| Male | 12.7% |
Childcare administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,570
Female income
$30,491
Childcare administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in childcare administrator positions over time. Currently, 87.3% of childcare administrators are female.
Childcare administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% | 85.58% |
| 2011 | 14.45% | 85.55% |
| 2012 | 13.68% | 86.32% |
| 2013 | 14.76% | 85.24% |
| 2014 | 13.93% | 86.07% |
| 2015 | 13.80% | 86.20% |
| 2016 | 14.01% | 85.99% |
| 2017 | 13.26% | 86.74% |
| 2018 | 13.65% | 86.35% |
| 2019 | 12.91% | 87.09% |
| 2020 | 13.30% | 86.70% |
| 2021 | 12.75% | 87.25% |
Childcare administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared childcare 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% |
| Childcare Administrator | 13% | 87% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Childcare administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among childcare administrators is White, which makes up 64.5% of all childcare administrators. Comparatively, 13.6% of childcare administrators are Black or African American and 13.1% of childcare administrators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Childcare administrator race
| Childcare administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Childcare administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how childcare administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Childcare administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.13% | 14.80% | 3.66% | 10.28% |
| 2011 | 68.82% | 14.81% | 3.17% | 10.80% |
| 2012 | 68.69% | 14.45% | 3.52% | 11.01% |
| 2013 | 68.31% | 14.36% | 3.55% | 11.22% |
| 2014 | 67.83% | 13.98% | 4.07% | 11.77% |
| 2015 | 68.03% | 14.04% | 3.74% | 11.45% |
| 2016 | 67.62% | 13.48% | 4.11% | 12.08% |
| 2017 | 67.28% | 13.43% | 4.30% | 12.68% |
| 2018 | 67.32% | 13.59% | 4.24% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 67.71% | 12.71% | 4.38% | 12.69% |
| 2020 | 66.53% | 12.64% | 4.50% | 12.03% |
| 2021 | 64.46% | 13.64% | 4.15% | 13.10% |
Childcare administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian childcare administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White childcare administrators have the lowest average salary at $32,016.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,857 |
| White | $32,016 |
| Black or African American | $32,189 |
| Asian | $32,915 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,884 |
Average childcare administrator age
See how the average age of childcare administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Childcare 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 |
Childcare administrator age breakdown
The average age of childcare administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the childcare administrator population.
Childcare administrator age breakdown
| Childcare Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Childcare administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for childcare administrators is bachelor's degree, with 42% of childcare administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Childcare administrators by degree level
| Childcare administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Childcare administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, childcare administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $41,649 annually. With a Master's degree, childcare administrators earn a median annual income of $37,577 compared to $32,450 for childcare administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,577 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,450 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,649 |
Childcare administrator employment statistics
Most childcare administrators work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where childcare administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where childcare administrators work.
Childcare administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 42% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Childcare administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the childcare administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most childcare administrators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Childcare administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 8% |
Childcare administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for childcare administrators are non profits, education and health care.
Childcare administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Education | 24% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Childcare administrator turnover and employment statistics
Childcare administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for childcare administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Childcare administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Childcare 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 childcare administrator tenure
The average childcare administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 childcare administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Childcare administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Childcare administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of childcare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Project Manager | 4.08% | 104,752 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Lease Administrator | 11.54% | 51,539 |
| Administrative Resident | 11.66% | 40,938 |
| Counseling Center Director | 14.16% | 34,218 |
| Childcare Administrator | 16.21% | - |
Similar childcare administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Project Manager | 4.08% | 104,752 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Lease Administrator | 11.54% | 51,539 |
| Administrative Resident | 11.66% | 40,938 |
| Counseling Center Director | 14.16% | 34,218 |
Foreign languages spoken by childcare administrators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Childcare administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |