Daycare manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Daycare manager gender statistics
86.5% of daycare managers are women and 13.5% of daycare managers are men.
- Female, 86.5%
- Male, 13.5%
Daycare manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.5% |
| Male | 13.5% |
Daycare manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,893
Female income
$39,191
Daycare manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in daycare manager positions over time. Currently, 86.5% of daycare managers are female.
Daycare manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.20% | 84.80% |
| 2011 | 15.24% | 84.76% |
| 2012 | 14.43% | 85.57% |
| 2013 | 15.56% | 84.44% |
| 2014 | 14.69% | 85.31% |
| 2015 | 14.56% | 85.44% |
| 2016 | 14.79% | 85.21% |
| 2017 | 14.00% | 86.00% |
| 2018 | 14.40% | 85.60% |
| 2019 | 13.63% | 86.37% |
| 2020 | 14.03% | 85.97% |
| 2021 | 13.46% | 86.54% |
Daycare manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared daycare managers 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% |
| Daycare Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Daycare manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among daycare managers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all daycare managers. Comparatively, 14.4% of daycare managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of daycare managers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Daycare manager race
| Daycare manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Daycare manager race and ethnicity over time
See how daycare manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Daycare manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.76% | 11.61% | 3.88% | 11.55% |
| 2011 | 70.46% | 11.62% | 3.40% | 12.07% |
| 2012 | 70.33% | 11.26% | 3.75% | 12.28% |
| 2013 | 69.95% | 11.17% | 3.78% | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 10.79% | 4.29% | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 69.67% | 10.85% | 3.97% | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 69.26% | 10.29% | 4.34% | 13.35% |
| 2017 | 68.92% | 10.24% | 4.53% | 13.95% |
| 2018 | 68.96% | 10.40% | 4.46% | 13.73% |
| 2019 | 69.34% | 9.52% | 4.61% | 13.96% |
| 2020 | 68.17% | 9.45% | 4.73% | 13.30% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 10.45% | 4.38% | 14.37% |
Daycare manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian daycare managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White daycare managers have the lowest average salary at $41,898.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,411 |
| White | $41,898 |
| Black or African American | $42,207 |
| Asian | $43,517 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,461 |
Average daycare manager age
See how the average age of daycare managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Daycare manager 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 |
Daycare manager age breakdown
The average age of daycare managers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the daycare manager population.
Daycare manager age breakdown
| Daycare Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Daycare manager educational attainment
The most common degree for daycare managers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of daycare managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Daycare managers by degree level
| Daycare manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Daycare manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, daycare managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,052 annually. With a Master's degree, daycare managers earn a median annual income of $52,164 compared to $42,677 for daycare managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,164 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,677 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,052 |
Daycare manager employment statistics
Most daycare managers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where daycare managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where daycare managers work.
Daycare manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Daycare manager jobs by company type
Employees with the daycare manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most daycare managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Daycare manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 2% |
Daycare manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for daycare managers are health care, retail and education.
Daycare manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Daycare manager turnover and employment statistics
Daycare manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for daycare managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Daycare manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Daycare manager 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 daycare manager tenure
The average daycare manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 483 daycare managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Daycare manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Daycare manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of daycare managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Site Manager | 4.08% | 47,853 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Condominium Manager | 11.54% | 4,179 |
| Practice Administrator | 11.66% | 75,986 |
| Member Service Director | 14.16% | 22,744 |
| Daycare Manager | 16.21% | - |
Similar daycare manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Site Manager | 4.08% | 47,853 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Condominium Manager | 11.54% | 4,179 |
| Practice Administrator | 11.66% | 75,986 |
| Member Service Director | 14.16% | 22,744 |
Foreign languages spoken by daycare managers
The most common foreign language among daycare managers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Hindi, 6.3%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Daycare manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Hindi | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |
