County administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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County administrator gender statistics
48.0% of county administrators are women and 52.0% of county administrators are men.
- Male, 52.0%
- Female, 48.0%
County administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
County administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,587
Female income
$75,880
County administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county administrator positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of county administrators are female.
County administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2011 | 60.35% | 39.65% |
| 2012 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2013 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 2014 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2015 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2016 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2017 | 56.52% | 43.48% |
| 2018 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 2019 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
| 2020 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2021 | 52.01% | 47.99% |
County administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared county 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% |
| County Administrator | 52% | 48% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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County administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county administrators is White, which makes up 76.6% of all county administrators. Comparatively, 7.6% of county administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of county administrators are Asian.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
County administrator race
| County administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
County administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how county administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.14% | 3.31% | 5.68% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 83.33% | 3.70% | 5.30% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 82.57% | 3.63% | 5.85% | 6.17% |
| 2013 | 82.83% | 3.44% | 5.95% | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 82.86% | 3.57% | 5.59% | 6.24% |
| 2015 | 82.80% | 3.44% | 5.57% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 82.46% | 3.34% | 6.14% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 81.10% | 3.50% | 6.68% | 6.64% |
| 2018 | 80.60% | 3.34% | 6.88% | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 81.73% | 3.05% | 6.62% | 6.72% |
| 2020 | 78.35% | 3.53% | 7.08% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 3.70% | 7.54% | 7.63% |
County administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, white county administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american county administrators have the lowest average salary at $81,924.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,370 |
| White | $87,015 |
| Black or African American | $81,924 |
| Asian | $86,390 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,344 |
Average county administrator age
See how the average age of county administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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County 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 |
County administrator age breakdown
The average age of county administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the county administrator population.
County administrator age breakdown
| County Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
County administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for county administrators is bachelor's degree, with 54% of county administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
County administrators by degree level
| County administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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County administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, county administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $101,516 annually. With a Doctorate degree, county administrators earn a median annual income of $101,502 compared to $93,638 for county administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,516 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,638 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,502 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,725 |
County administrator employment statistics
Most county administrators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where county administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county administrators work.
County administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
County administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the county administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most county administrators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
County administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 52% |
County administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for county administrators are government, health care and manufacturing.
County administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 48% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
County administrator turnover and employment statistics
County administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | County 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 county administrator tenure
The average county administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 377 county administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
County administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
County administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county 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 |
| Managing Member | 8.41% | 26,657 |
| Catering Sales Manager | 9.38% | 136,748 |
| Regional General Manager | 9.63% | 362,072 |
| County Administrator | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resource Officer | 13.02% | 101,221 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar county administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Managing Member | 8.41% | 26,657 |
| Catering Sales Manager | 9.38% | 136,748 |
| Regional General Manager | 9.63% | 362,072 |
| Human Resource Officer | 13.02% | 101,221 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by county administrators
The most common foreign language among county administrators is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Serbian, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
County administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Serbian | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
