Correctional agency director demographics and statistics in the US
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Correctional agency director gender statistics
38.1% of correctional agency directors are women and 61.9% of correctional agency directors are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Correctional agency director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Correctional agency director gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,008
Female income
$63,187
Correctional agency director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in correctional agency director positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of correctional agency directors are female.
Correctional agency director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.76% | 30.24% |
| 2011 | 69.53% | 30.47% |
| 2012 | 68.74% | 31.26% |
| 2013 | 67.26% | 32.74% |
| 2014 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2015 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 2017 | 66.09% | 33.91% |
| 2018 | 65.91% | 34.09% |
| 2019 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2020 | 61.89% | 38.11% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
Correctional agency director related jobs gender ratio
We compared correctional agency directors 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% |
| Correctional Agency Director | 62% | 38% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Correctional agency director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among correctional agency directors is White, which makes up 80.7% of all correctional agency directors. Comparatively, 6.1% of correctional agency directors are Asian and 5.9% of correctional agency directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 80.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Correctional agency director race
| Correctional agency director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Correctional agency director race and ethnicity over time
See how correctional agency director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Correctional agency director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.19% | 2.60% | 4.21% | 4.35% |
| 2011 | 87.38% | 2.99% | 3.83% | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 86.62% | 2.92% | 4.38% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 86.88% | 2.73% | 4.48% | 4.16% |
| 2014 | 86.91% | 2.86% | 4.12% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 86.85% | 2.73% | 4.10% | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 86.51% | 2.63% | 4.67% | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 85.15% | 2.79% | 5.20% | 4.89% |
| 2018 | 84.65% | 2.63% | 5.41% | 5.20% |
| 2019 | 85.78% | 2.34% | 5.14% | 4.97% |
| 2020 | 82.40% | 2.82% | 5.61% | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 80.65% | 2.99% | 6.06% | 5.88% |
Correctional agency director wage gap by race
According to our data, white correctional agency directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american correctional agency directors have the lowest average salary at $70,642.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,464 |
| White | $77,119 |
| Black or African American | $70,642 |
| Asian | $76,314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,699 |
Average correctional agency director age
See how the average age of correctional agency directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Correctional agency director 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 |
Correctional agency director age breakdown
The average age of correctional agency directors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the correctional agency director population.
Correctional agency director age breakdown
| Correctional Agency Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Correctional agency director educational attainment
The most common degree for correctional agency directors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of correctional agency directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Correctional agency directors by degree level
| Correctional agency director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Correctional agency director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, correctional agency directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,510 annually. With a Doctorate degree, correctional agency directors earn a median annual income of $96,491 compared to $85,807 for correctional agency directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,510 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,807 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,491 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,592 |
Correctional agency director turnover and employment statistics
Correctional agency director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for correctional agency directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Correctional agency director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Correctional agency director 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 correctional agency director tenure
The average correctional agency director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 correctional agency directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Correctional agency director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Correctional agency director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of correctional agency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Call Center Manager | 8.41% | 123,791 |
| Sales Manager/Office Manager | 9.38% | 116,385 |
| General Supervisor | 9.63% | 80,113 |
| Correctional Agency Director | 11.54% | - |
| Recruitment Manager | 13.02% | 31,106 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar correctional agency director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Call Center Manager | 8.41% | 123,791 |
| Sales Manager/Office Manager | 9.38% | 116,385 |
| General Supervisor | 9.63% | 80,113 |
| Recruitment Manager | 13.02% | 31,106 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |