Data operations director demographics and statistics in the US
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Data operations director gender statistics
31.7% of data operations directors are women and 68.3% of data operations directors are men.
- Male, 68.3%
- Female, 31.7%
Data operations director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.3% |
| Female | 31.7% |
Data operations director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$148,055
Female income
$138,355
Data operations director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data operations director positions over time. Currently, 31.7% of data operations directors are female.
Data operations director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2011 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2012 | 67.64% | 32.36% |
| 2013 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2014 | 67.53% | 32.47% |
| 2015 | 68.74% | 31.26% |
| 2016 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2017 | 67.63% | 32.37% |
| 2018 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2019 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2020 | 69.86% | 30.14% |
| 2021 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
Data operations director related jobs gender ratio
We compared data operations directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Data Operations Director | 68% | 32% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Data operations director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data operations directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all data operations directors. Comparatively, 12.7% of data operations directors are Asian and 10.0% of data operations directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Data operations director race
| Data operations director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Data operations director race and ethnicity over time
See how data operations director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data operations director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.84% | 6.85% | 9.64% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.04% | 6.35% | 9.50% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 72.79% | 7.21% | 10.13% | 7.81% |
| 2013 | 72.22% | 6.99% | 10.64% | 8.03% |
| 2014 | 71.72% | 6.52% | 11.05% | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 7.09% | 11.29% | 8.38% |
| 2016 | 71.30% | 6.96% | 11.48% | 8.15% |
| 2017 | 70.20% | 6.69% | 12.43% | 8.25% |
| 2018 | 70.56% | 6.20% | 12.17% | 8.66% |
| 2019 | 70.23% | 5.99% | 11.90% | 9.21% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 6.37% | 11.95% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 65.29% | 6.65% | 12.67% | 9.98% |
Data operations director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data operations directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data operations directors have the lowest average salary at $141,259.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $141,259 |
| White | $147,809 |
| Black or African American | $142,778 |
| Asian | $164,421 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $145,138 |
Average data operations director age
See how the average age of data operations directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data operations director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Data operations director age breakdown
The average age of data operations directors is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the data operations director population.
Data operations director age breakdown
| Data Operations Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Data operations director educational attainment
The most common degree for data operations directors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of data operations directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Data operations directors by degree level
| Data operations director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Data operations director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data operations directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $170,778 annually. With a Master's degree, data operations directors earn a median annual income of $167,044 compared to $155,773 for data operations directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $167,044 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $155,773 |
| Doctorate Degree | $170,778 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $128,222 |
Data operations director employment statistics
Most data operations directors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data operations directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data operations directors work.
Data operations director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Data operations director jobs by company type
Employees with the data operations director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data operations directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data operations director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 4% |
Data operations director jobs by industry
The most common industries for data operations directors are technology, finance and health care.
Data operations director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Data operations director turnover and employment statistics
Data operations director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data operations directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data operations director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data operations director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average data operations director tenure
The average data operations director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 497 data operations directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Data operations director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Data operations director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data operations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Superintendent | 4.78% | 26,660 |
| Harbor Department Manager | 5.19% | 30,975 |
| Credit Risk Management Director | 10.51% | 87,019 |
| Data Operations Director | 11.01% | - |
| Procurement Consultant | 11.39% | 38,005 |
| Manager, Learning & Development | 17.60% | 75,189 |
| Recruitment Director | 17.78% | 10,574 |
Similar data operations director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Superintendent | 4.78% | 26,660 |
| Harbor Department Manager | 5.19% | 30,975 |
| Credit Risk Management Director | 10.51% | 87,019 |
| Procurement Consultant | 11.39% | 38,005 |
| Manager, Learning & Development | 17.60% | 75,189 |
| Recruitment Director | 17.78% | 10,574 |
Foreign languages spoken by data operations directors
The most common foreign language among data operations directors is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- German, 13.0%
- Russian, 13.0%
- French, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Data operations director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| German | 13.0% |
| Russian | 13.0% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
