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Director of communications and outreach demographics and statistics in the US

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Director of communications and outreach gender statistics

66.3% of directors of communications and outreach are women and 33.7% of directors of communications and outreach are men.
  • Female, 66.3%
  • Male, 33.7%

Director of communications and outreach gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female66.3%
Male33.7%

Director of communications and outreach gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$76,291
female-income
Female income
$73,005

Director of communications and outreach gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of communications and outreach positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of directors of communications and outreach are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
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2011
2012
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2017
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2019
2020
2021

Director of communications and outreach gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201041.20%58.80%
201138.95%61.05%
201239.79%60.21%
201339.67%60.33%
201439.53%60.47%
201536.72%63.28%
201635.51%64.49%
201736.29%63.71%
201835.90%64.10%
201936.28%63.72%
202032.05%67.95%
202133.71%66.29%

Director of communications and outreach related jobs gender ratio

We compared directors of communications and outreach 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 titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Director Of Communications And Outreach34%66%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Director of communications and outreach demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among directors of communications and outreach is White, which makes up 62.1% of all directors of communications and outreach. Comparatively, 14.0% of directors of communications and outreach are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of directors of communications and outreach are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
  • Black or African American, 12.6%
  • Unknown, 5.3%
  • Asian, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Director of communications and outreach race

Director of communications and outreach racePercentages
White62.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.0%
Black or African American12.6%
Unknown5.3%
Asian5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Director of communications and outreach race and ethnicity over time

See how director of communications and outreach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Director of communications and outreach race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.44%12.31%3.54%10.28%
201170.37%12.33%3.62%10.69%
201271.44%11.61%3.15%10.75%
201371.15%12.11%3.52%10.33%
201468.99%12.68%3.83%11.21%
201569.95%11.99%3.93%11.04%
201670.11%10.91%4.56%10.96%
201769.64%11.17%4.09%11.29%
201870.01%10.97%4.18%11.67%
201966.43%11.80%4.66%14.01%
202063.55%12.14%3.79%13.92%
202162.10%12.65%5.07%13.95%

Director of communications and outreach wage gap by race

According to our data, asian directors of communications and outreach have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown directors of communications and outreach have the lowest average salary at $73,997.
$80,000
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
$72,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$73,997
White$76,671
Black or African American$75,547
Asian$79,381
Hispanic or Latino$75,958

Average director of communications and outreach age

See how the average age of directors of communications and outreach varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Director of communications and outreach age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5347
Unknown4642
Asian3738
Hispanic or Latino4241
White4746
American Indian and Alaska Native52

Director of communications and outreach age breakdown

The average age of directors of communications and outreach is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the director of communications and outreach population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Director of communications and outreach age breakdown

Director Of Communications And Outreach YearsPercentages
40+ years65%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years9%

Director of communications and outreach educational attainment

The most common degree for directors of communications and outreach is bachelor's degree, with 69% of directors of communications and outreach earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Directors of communications and outreach by degree level

Director of communications and outreach degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's19%
Associate7%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees3%

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Director of communications and outreach wage gap by degree level

According to the data, directors of communications and outreach with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,323 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of communications and outreach earn a median annual income of $87,246 compared to $75,996 for directors of communications and outreach with an Bachelor's degree.
$96,000
$92,000
$88,000
$84,000
$80,000
$76,000
$72,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$87,246
Bachelor's Degree$75,996
Doctorate Degree$92,323

Director of communications and outreach employment statistics

Most directors of communications and outreach work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where directors of communications and outreach work

Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of communications and outreach work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Director of communications and outreach jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees13%
50 - 100 employees25%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees10%

Director of communications and outreach jobs by company type

Employees with the director of communications and outreach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of communications and outreach prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Director of communications and outreach jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education31%
Public6%
Private53%
Government10%

Director of communications and outreach jobs by industry

The most common industries for directors of communications and outreach are health care, education and non profits.

Health Care

Education

Non Profits

Government

Professional

Director of communications and outreach turnover and employment statistics

Director of communications and outreach unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for directors of communications and outreach between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Director of communications and outreach unemployment rate by year

YearDirector of communications and outreach unemployment rate
20104.61%
20115.55%
20124.47%
20134.47%
20144.12%
20153.13%
20163.26%
20172.73%
20182.00%
20192.37%
20203.36%
20213.29%

Average director of communications and outreach tenure

The average director of communications and outreach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,145 directors of communications and outreach resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Director of communications and outreach tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years7%
11+ years9%

Director of communications and outreach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of directors of communications and outreach that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Energy Efficient Site Manager4.08%11,270
Casino Cage Manager8.19%1,413
Funeral Planner9.30%14,997
Property Disposal Manager11.54%8,414
Medical Office Manager11.66%100,339
Director Of Communications And Outreach14.16%-
Correctional Institution Education Supervisor16.20%11,994

Similar director of communications and outreach jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Energy Efficient Site Manager4.08%11,270
Casino Cage Manager8.19%1,413
Funeral Planner9.30%14,997
Property Disposal Manager11.54%8,414
Medical Office Manager11.66%100,339
Correctional Institution Education Supervisor16.20%11,994

Foreign languages spoken by directors of communications and outreach

The most common foreign language among directors of communications and outreach is Spanish at 48.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
  • Spanish, 48.2%
  • French, 16.9%
  • Portuguese, 4.8%
  • Italian, 3.6%
  • German, 3.6%
  • Other, 22.9%

Director of communications and outreach languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish48.2%
French16.9%
Portuguese4.8%
Italian3.6%
German3.6%
Other22.9%

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Director of communications and outreach location demographics

The amount you can make as a director of communications and outreach can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of directors of communications and outreach is $84,791. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do directors of communications and outreach earn the most?

Directors of communications and outreach earn the most in California, where the average director of communications and outreach salary is $100,049. The map here shows where directors of communications and outreach earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Directors Of Communications And Outreach?

By looking through more than 1,145 resumes, we found that the most popular places for directors of communications and outreach are Washington, DC and New York, NY.
Number of Directors Of Communications And Outreach

Director of communications and outreach jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,067$100,049
2New York1,038$87,641
3Texas887$68,158
4Massachusetts702$70,593
5Alabama634$64,070
6Louisiana615$69,644
7Virginia614$89,537
8Illinois603$81,527
9Florida564$73,103
10Oklahoma497$64,358
11Pennsylvania496$70,773
12Georgia487$63,908
13North Carolina460$65,145
14Washington450$87,592
15Maryland427$75,022
16New Jersey421$92,971
17Michigan352$88,749
18Colorado344$74,980
19West Virginia323$78,953
20Ohio311$69,503
21Minnesota310$64,564
22District of Columbia292$86,547
23Wisconsin260$65,788
24Indiana252$72,693
25Arizona245$94,253
26Missouri228$66,985
27South Dakota227$66,443
28Connecticut214$68,680
29Oregon203$93,389
30Tennessee182$75,095
31Utah176$94,814
32Iowa160$67,920
33Kentucky143$75,701
34South Carolina141$68,043
35Arkansas127$68,738
36Delaware118$68,779
37Nebraska108$66,749
38Kansas107$62,582
39Nevada103$73,734
40Mississippi103$64,676
41Idaho96$81,917
42New Hampshire94$66,208
43Maine85$63,180
44New Mexico81$67,778
45Montana75$71,303
46Vermont74$69,716
47Rhode Island72$80,416
48Hawaii66$69,598
49North Dakota63$65,003
50Alaska61$68,061
51Wyoming54$82,558

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