Day care center director demographics and statistics in the US
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Day care center director gender statistics
83.7% of day care center directors are women and 16.3% of day care center directors are men.
- Female, 83.7%
- Male, 16.3%
Day care center director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.7% |
| Male | 16.3% |
Day care center director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,424
Female income
$60,166
Day care center director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in day care center director positions over time. Currently, 83.7% of day care center directors are female.
Day care center director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.39% | 81.61% |
| 2011 | 18.44% | 81.56% |
| 2012 | 17.49% | 82.51% |
| 2013 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2014 | 17.79% | 82.21% |
| 2015 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2016 | 17.90% | 82.10% |
| 2017 | 16.98% | 83.02% |
| 2018 | 17.45% | 82.55% |
| 2019 | 16.55% | 83.45% |
| 2020 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
| 2021 | 16.35% | 83.65% |
Day care center director related jobs gender ratio
We compared day care center directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Day Care Center Director | 16% | 84% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Day care center director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among day care center directors is White, which makes up 65.5% of all day care center directors. Comparatively, 14.0% of day care center directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of day care center directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Day care center director race
| Day care center director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Day care center director race and ethnicity over time
See how day care center director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Day care center director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.18% | 12.65% | 3.81% | 11.18% |
| 2011 | 69.87% | 12.66% | 3.33% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 69.74% | 12.30% | 3.68% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 69.36% | 12.22% | 3.71% | 12.12% |
| 2014 | 68.88% | 11.83% | 4.23% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 69.08% | 11.89% | 3.90% | 12.35% |
| 2016 | 68.67% | 11.33% | 4.27% | 12.98% |
| 2017 | 68.33% | 11.28% | 4.46% | 13.58% |
| 2018 | 68.37% | 11.44% | 4.40% | 13.36% |
| 2019 | 68.76% | 10.56% | 4.54% | 13.59% |
| 2020 | 67.58% | 10.49% | 4.66% | 12.93% |
| 2021 | 65.51% | 11.49% | 4.31% | 14.00% |
Day care center director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian day care center directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White day care center directors have the lowest average salary at $64,737.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,303 |
| White | $64,737 |
| Black or African American | $65,260 |
| Asian | $67,483 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,388 |
Average day care center director age
See how the average age of day care center directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Day care center director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Day care center director age breakdown
The average age of day care center directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the day care center director population.
Day care center director age breakdown
| Day Care Center Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Day care center director educational attainment
The most common degree for day care center directors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of day care center directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Day care center directors by degree level
| Day care center director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Day care center director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, day care center directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $96,050 annually. With a Master's degree, day care center directors earn a median annual income of $82,314 compared to $66,057 for day care center directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,314 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,057 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,050 |
Day care center director employment statistics
Most day care center directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where day care center directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where day care center directors work.
Day care center director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Day care center director jobs by company type
Employees with the day care center director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most day care center directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Day care center director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 9% |
Day care center director jobs by industry
The most common industries for day care center directors are health care, education and non profits.
Day care center director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Education | 18% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Day care center director turnover and employment statistics
Day care center director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for day care center directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Day care center director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Day care center director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average day care center director tenure
The average day care center director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 day care center directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Day care center director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Day care center director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of day care center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Real Estate Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,675 |
| Health Unit Supervisor | 11.66% | 70,139 |
| Manager, Member Services | 14.16% | 89,167 |
| Day Care Center Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar day care center director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Real Estate Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,675 |
| Health Unit Supervisor | 11.66% | 70,139 |
| Manager, Member Services | 14.16% | 89,167 |
Foreign languages spoken by day care center directors
The most common foreign language among day care center directors is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 23.1%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Japanese, 15.4%
- Russian, 15.4%
- Cornish, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Day care center director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Japanese | 15.4% |
| Russian | 15.4% |
| Cornish | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |