Co-director demographics and statistics in the US
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Co-director demographics by:
Co-director gender statistics
58.2% of co-directors are women and 41.8% of co-directors are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Co-director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Co-director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,389
Female income
$81,489
Co-director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in co-director positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of co-directors are female.
Co-director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.42% | 51.58% |
| 2011 | 45.88% | 54.12% |
| 2012 | 49.33% | 50.67% |
| 2013 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2014 | 42.16% | 57.84% |
| 2015 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2016 | 41.27% | 58.73% |
| 2017 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2018 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2019 | 41.76% | 58.24% |
| 2020 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
| 2021 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
Co-director related jobs gender ratio
We compared co-directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Co-Director | 42% | 58% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Co-director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among co-directors is White, which makes up 67.4% of all co-directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of co-directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of co-directors are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Co-director race
| Co-director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Co-director race and ethnicity over time
See how co-director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Co-director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.97% | 2.94% | 6.82% | 10.32% |
| 2011 | 76.53% | 3.56% | 6.71% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 75.20% | 3.44% | 5.94% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 75.68% | 3.61% | 6.81% | 10.36% |
| 2014 | 74.87% | 3.48% | 7.11% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 74.43% | 3.27% | 6.69% | 11.08% |
| 2016 | 74.07% | 2.72% | 8.19% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 3.57% | 7.53% | 12.22% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 3.39% | 8.36% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 73.26% | 3.91% | 7.58% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 70.28% | 3.26% | 7.95% | 12.22% |
| 2021 | 67.39% | 4.33% | 7.63% | 14.17% |
Co-director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian co-directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american co-directors have the lowest average salary at $77,186.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,076 |
| White | $90,441 |
| Black or African American | $77,186 |
| Asian | $102,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,349 |
Average co-director age
See how the average age of co-directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Co-director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Co-director age breakdown
The average age of co-directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the co-director population.
Co-director age breakdown
| Co-Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Co-director educational attainment
The most common degree for co-directors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of co-directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Co-directors by degree level
| Co-director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Co-director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, co-directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $126,605 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, co-directors earn a median annual income of $122,632 compared to $90,916 for co-directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,605 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,633 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $122,632 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,916 |
Co-director employment statistics
Most co-directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where co-directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where co-directors work.
Co-director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Co-director jobs by company type
Employees with the co-director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most co-directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Co-director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 5% |
Co-director jobs by industry
The most common industries for co-directors are education, non profits and health care.
Co-director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Co-director turnover and employment statistics
Co-director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for co-directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Co-director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average co-director tenure
The average co-director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,797 co-directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Co-director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Co-director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of co-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Director | 11.32% | - |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 46,260 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Similar co-director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 46,260 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Foreign languages spoken by co-directors
The most common foreign language among co-directors is Spanish at 50.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 50.2%
- French, 16.9%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- German, 3.6%
- Other, 21.5%
Co-director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.2% |
| French | 16.9% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Other | 21.5% |
