Director of guidance demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of guidance gender statistics
64.6% of directors of guidance are women and 35.4% of directors of guidance are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Director of guidance gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Director of guidance gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,636
Female income
$60,012
Director of guidance gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of guidance positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of directors of guidance are female.
Director of guidance gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.69% | 61.31% |
| 2011 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2012 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2013 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2014 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2015 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2016 | 37.92% | 62.08% |
| 2017 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2018 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2019 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| 2020 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
| 2021 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
Director of guidance related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of guidance 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% |
| Director Of Guidance | 35% | 65% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Director of guidance demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of guidance is White, which makes up 65.0% of all directors of guidance. Comparatively, 13.9% of directors of guidance are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of directors of guidance are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Director of guidance race
| Director of guidance race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Director of guidance race and ethnicity over time
See how director of guidance racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of guidance race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.71% | 13.21% | 3.84% | 11.06% |
| 2011 | 69.40% | 13.22% | 3.36% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 69.28% | 12.86% | 3.71% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 68.90% | 12.77% | 3.73% | 12.00% |
| 2014 | 68.41% | 12.39% | 4.25% | 12.55% |
| 2015 | 68.61% | 12.45% | 3.92% | 12.23% |
| 2016 | 68.20% | 11.89% | 4.29% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 67.86% | 11.84% | 4.49% | 13.46% |
| 2018 | 67.91% | 12.00% | 4.42% | 13.24% |
| 2019 | 68.29% | 11.12% | 4.57% | 13.47% |
| 2020 | 67.11% | 11.05% | 4.69% | 12.81% |
| 2021 | 65.04% | 12.05% | 4.34% | 13.88% |
Director of guidance wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of guidance have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White directors of guidance have the lowest average salary at $64,115.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,433 |
| White | $64,115 |
| Black or African American | $64,581 |
| Asian | $66,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,509 |
Average director of guidance age
See how the average age of directors of guidance varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Director of guidance 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 |
Director of guidance age breakdown
The average age of directors of guidance is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the director of guidance population.
Director of guidance age breakdown
| Director Of Guidance Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Director of guidance educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of guidance is bachelor's degree, with 46% of directors of guidance earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 45% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 45%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Directors of guidance by degree level
| Director of guidance degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 45% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Director of guidance wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of guidance with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,821 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of guidance earn a median annual income of $79,770 compared to $65,348 for directors of guidance with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,770 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,348 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,821 |
Director of guidance employment statistics
Most directors of guidance work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where directors of guidance work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of guidance work.
Director of guidance jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Director of guidance jobs by company type
Employees with the director of guidance job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of guidance prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Director of guidance jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 5% |
Director of guidance jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of guidance are education, non profits and government.
Director of guidance industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Director of guidance turnover and employment statistics
Director of guidance unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of guidance between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of guidance unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of guidance 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 director of guidance tenure
The average director of guidance stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 404 directors of guidance resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of guidance tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Director of guidance LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of guidance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Site Manager | 4.08% | 12,265 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Property Master | 11.54% | 14,676 |
| Hospital Administrator | 11.66% | 72,975 |
| Assessment Director | 14.16% | 12,530 |
| Director Of Guidance | 16.21% | - |
Similar director of guidance jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Site Manager | 4.08% | 12,265 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Property Master | 11.54% | 14,676 |
| Hospital Administrator | 11.66% | 72,975 |
| Assessment Director | 14.16% | 12,530 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of guidance
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Russian, 14.3%
Director of guidance languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Russian | 14.3% |