City administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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City administrator gender statistics
33.3% of city administrators are women and 66.7% of city administrators are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
City administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
City administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,142
Female income
$51,592
City administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city administrator positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of city administrators are female.
City administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 2011 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
| 2012 | 73.09% | 26.91% |
| 2013 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2014 | 71.17% | 28.83% |
| 2015 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2016 | 70.27% | 29.73% |
| 2017 | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 2018 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2019 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2020 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2021 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
City administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared city administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| City Administrator | 67% | 33% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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City administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city administrators is White, which makes up 76.0% of all city administrators. Comparatively, 7.9% of city administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of city administrators are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
City administrator race
| City administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
City administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how city administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.52% | 3.42% | 5.90% | 6.37% |
| 2011 | 82.71% | 3.81% | 5.53% | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 81.95% | 3.74% | 6.07% | 6.44% |
| 2013 | 82.21% | 3.55% | 6.18% | 6.18% |
| 2014 | 82.24% | 3.68% | 5.81% | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 82.19% | 3.54% | 5.80% | 6.50% |
| 2016 | 81.84% | 3.45% | 6.37% | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 80.48% | 3.61% | 6.90% | 6.91% |
| 2018 | 79.98% | 3.45% | 7.10% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 81.11% | 3.16% | 6.84% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 77.73% | 3.64% | 7.31% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 75.99% | 3.81% | 7.76% | 7.90% |
City administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, white city administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city administrators have the lowest average salary at $57,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,924 |
| White | $62,593 |
| Black or African American | $57,486 |
| Asian | $61,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,898 |
Average city administrator age
See how the average age of city administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
City administrator age breakdown
The average age of city administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the city administrator population.
City administrator age breakdown
| City Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
City administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for city administrators is bachelor's degree, with 58% of city administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
City administrators by degree level
| City administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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City administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,808 annually. With a Doctorate degree, city administrators earn a median annual income of $77,793 compared to $69,423 for city administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,423 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,535 |
City administrator employment statistics
Most city administrators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where city administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city administrators work.
City administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
City administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the city administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city administrators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
City administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 65% |
City administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for city administrators are government, education and finance.
City administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 60% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
City administrator turnover and employment statistics
City administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | City administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average city administrator tenure
The average city administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 543 city administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
City administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
City administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Manager, Project Management | 8.41% | 263,655 |
| Sales Administrator | 9.38% | 82,712 |
| Operations Management Internship | 9.63% | 163,037 |
| City Administrator | 11.54% | - |
| Recruitment Director | 13.02% | 10,574 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar city administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Manager, Project Management | 8.41% | 263,655 |
| Sales Administrator | 9.38% | 82,712 |
| Operations Management Internship | 9.63% | 163,037 |
| Recruitment Director | 13.02% | 10,574 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by city administrators
The most common foreign language among city administrators is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 14.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Dakota, 14.3%
- Russian, 14.3%
City administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Dakota | 14.3% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
