Children's director demographics and statistics in the US
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Children's director demographics by:
Children's director gender statistics
80.1% of children's directors are women and 19.9% of children's directors are men.
- Female, 80.1%
- Male, 19.9%
Children's director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.1% |
| Male | 19.9% |
Children's director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,281
Female income
$46,190
Children's director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in children's director positions over time. Currently, 80.1% of children's directors are female.
Children's director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.08% | 82.92% |
| 2011 | 20.53% | 79.47% |
| 2012 | 24.97% | 75.03% |
| 2013 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2014 | 19.27% | 80.73% |
| 2015 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2016 | 18.71% | 81.29% |
| 2017 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
| 2018 | 20.83% | 79.17% |
| 2019 | 19.74% | 80.26% |
| 2020 | 20.47% | 79.53% |
| 2021 | 19.88% | 80.12% |
Children's director related jobs gender ratio
We compared children's directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Children's Director | 20% | 80% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Children's director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among children's directors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all children's directors. Comparatively, 10.2% of children's directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of children's directors are Black or African American.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Children's director race
| Children's director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Children's director race and ethnicity over time
See how children's director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Children's director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.48% | 6.33% | 3.27% | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 81.30% | 6.82% | 3.34% | 6.85% |
| 2012 | 82.48% | 5.29% | 3.31% | 8.32% |
| 2013 | 79.20% | 7.16% | 3.29% | 9.22% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 8.02% | 2.44% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 78.04% | 7.82% | 2.19% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 78.16% | 6.59% | 3.39% | 9.12% |
| 2017 | 78.05% | 7.44% | 3.75% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 75.43% | 8.10% | 3.93% | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 78.27% | 6.43% | 3.99% | 9.06% |
| 2020 | 76.31% | 7.34% | 2.31% | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 76.18% | 7.04% | 2.74% | 10.17% |
Children's director wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american children's directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian children's directors have the lowest average salary at $47,574.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,193 |
| White | $50,535 |
| Black or African American | $55,605 |
| Asian | $47,574 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,851 |
Average children's director age
See how the average age of children's directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Children's director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Children's director age breakdown
The average age of children's directors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the children's director population.
Children's director age breakdown
| Children's Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Children's director educational attainment
The most common degree for children's directors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of children's directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Children's directors by degree level
| Children's director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Children's director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, children's directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,497 annually. With a Associate degree, children's directors earn a median annual income of $49,934 compared to $49,753 for children's directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,497 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,934 |
Children's director employment statistics
Most children's directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where children's directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where children's directors work.
Children's director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Children's director jobs by company type
Employees with the children's director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most children's directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Children's director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 10% |
Children's director jobs by industry
The most common industries for children's directors are non profits, education and health care.
Children's director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 34% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Children's director turnover and employment statistics
Children's director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for children's directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children's director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Children's director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average children's director tenure
The average children's director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,449 children's directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Children's director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Children's director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of children's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Counselor | 8.30% | 45,688 |
| Christian Science Reader | 10.45% | 4,996 |
| Client Coordinator | 13.09% | 66,557 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Children's Director | 17.23% | - |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Elder | 20.25% | 14,156 |
Similar children's director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Counselor | 8.30% | 45,688 |
| Christian Science Reader | 10.45% | 4,996 |
| Client Coordinator | 13.09% | 66,557 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Elder | 20.25% | 14,156 |
Foreign languages spoken by children's directors
The most common foreign language among children's directors is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Korean is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 43.3%
- French, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
- Italian, 8.3%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 21.7%
Children's director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 21.7% |
