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Director of human resources operations demographics and statistics in the US

Director of human resources operations demographics research summary. Zippia estimates director of human resources operations demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our director of human resources operations estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about directors of human resources operations after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 100,944 directors of human resources operations currently employed in the United States.
  • 56.5% of all directors of human resources operations are women, while 43.5% are men.
  • The average director of human resources operations age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of directors of human resources operations is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (7.7%) and Asian (5.7%).
  • Directors of human resources operations are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for directors of human resources operations.
  • 18% of all directors of human resources operations are LGBT.
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Director of human resources operations gender statistics

56.5% of directors of human resources operations are women and 43.5% of directors of human resources operations are men.
  • Female, 56.5%
  • Male, 43.5%

Director of human resources operations gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female56.5%
Male43.5%

Director of human resources operations gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$122,370
female-income
Female income
$115,282

Director of human resources operations related jobs gender ratio

We compared directors of human resources operations 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 titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Director Of Human Resources Operations44%56%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Director of human resources operations demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among directors of human resources operations is White, which makes up 70.0% of all directors of human resources operations. Comparatively, 11.1% of directors of human resources operations are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of directors of human resources operations are Black or African American.
  • White, 70.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.7%
  • Asian, 5.7%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Director of human resources operations race

Director of human resources operations racePercentages
White70.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian5.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Director of human resources operations wage gap by race

According to our data, asian directors of human resources operations have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of human resources operations have the lowest average salary at $119,051.
$130,000
$128,000
$126,000
$124,000
$122,000
$120,000
$118,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$122,277
White$120,491
Black or African American$119,051
Asian$127,455
Hispanic or Latino$122,740

Average director of human resources operations age

See how the average age of directors of human resources operations varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Director of human resources operations age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5049
Unknown4645
Asian4143.5
Hispanic or Latino4144
White4747
American Indian and Alaska Native51

Director of human resources operations age breakdown

The average age of directors of human resources operations is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the director of human resources operations population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Director of human resources operations age breakdown

Director Of Human Resources Operations YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years4%

Director of human resources operations educational attainment

The most common degree for directors of human resources operations is bachelor's degree, with 69% of directors of human resources operations earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Directors of human resources operations by degree level

Director of human resources operations degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's20%
Associate7%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Director of human resources operations wage gap by degree level

According to the data, directors of human resources operations with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $143,066 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of human resources operations earn a median annual income of $138,517 compared to $126,602 for directors of human resources operations with an Bachelor's degree.
$146,000
$139,000
$132,000
$125,000
$118,000
$111,000
$104,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$138,517
Bachelor's Degree$126,602
Doctorate Degree$143,066
Some College/ Associate Degree$110,372

Director of human resources operations employment statistics

Most directors of human resources operations work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where directors of human resources operations work

Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of human resources operations work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Director of human resources operations jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees34%

Director of human resources operations jobs by company type

Employees with the director of human resources operations job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of human resources operations prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Director of human resources operations jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education10%
Public39%
Private47%
Government4%

Director of human resources operations jobs by industry

The most common industries for directors of human resources operations are health care, professional and technology.

Fortune 500

Health Care

Professional

Technology

Finance

Director of human resources operations turnover and employment statistics

Average director of human resources operations tenure

The average director of human resources operations stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,244 directors of human resources operations 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 human resources operations tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year6%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years8%
11+ years12%

Director of human resources operations LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of directors of human resources operations that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Administrative Manager4.78%42,602
Import Export Manager5.19%6,421
Credit And Collection Manager10.51%38,683
Enterprise Project Manager11.01%213,964
Subcontracts Manager11.39%9,829
Development Vice President17.60%94,188
Director Of Human Resources Operations17.78%-

Similar director of human resources operations jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Administrative Manager4.78%42,602
Import Export Manager5.19%6,421
Credit And Collection Manager10.51%38,683
Enterprise Project Manager11.01%213,964
Subcontracts Manager11.39%9,829
Development Vice President17.60%94,188

Foreign languages spoken by directors of human resources operations

The most common foreign language among directors of human resources operations is Spanish at 47.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.4% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
  • Spanish, 47.9%
  • Portuguese, 10.4%
  • French, 8.3%
  • Chinese, 4.2%
  • Arabic, 4.2%
  • Other, 25.0%

Director of human resources operations languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish47.9%
Portuguese10.4%
French8.3%
Chinese4.2%
Arabic4.2%
Other25.0%

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Director of human resources operations location demographics

Where do directors of human resources operations earn the most?

Directors of human resources operations earn the most in Maine, where the average director of human resources operations salary is $146,647. The map here shows where directors of human resources operations 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 Human Resources Operations?

By looking through more than 1,244 resumes, we found that the most popular places for directors of human resources operations are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Directors Of Human Resources Operations

Director of human resources operations jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas3,983$85,760
2California3,725$115,518
3Florida3,084$111,758
4Pennsylvania2,161$143,391
5Georgia2,008$102,140
6North Carolina1,785$119,039
7Ohio1,751$97,199
8New Jersey1,615$135,481
9Washington1,592$137,298
10New York1,536$145,937
11South Carolina1,294$87,462
12Michigan1,277$99,943
13Illinois1,257$101,581
14Minnesota1,188$120,559
15Alabama1,107$102,009
16Indiana1,084$97,805
17Wisconsin1,056$91,990
18Tennessee1,030$96,598
19Massachusetts965$140,309
20Missouri924$83,237
21Oregon913$109,720
22Louisiana896$84,942
23Virginia884$117,489
24Oklahoma799$92,256
25Utah666$104,998
26Arizona664$122,566
27Kentucky648$89,506
28Colorado598$90,904
29Iowa573$104,992
30Maryland544$123,586
31Kansas498$93,189
32Arkansas495$94,803
33West Virginia455$110,700
34Mississippi427$92,976
35Nebraska395$87,824
36Nevada387$118,003
37Connecticut352$123,257
38South Dakota331$92,162
39District of Columbia319$126,303
40Idaho296$95,369
41Maine251$146,647
42New Mexico251$100,548
43Rhode Island247$132,200
44North Dakota214$99,703
45Montana210$102,496
46Hawaii206$82,756
47Vermont190$112,266
48Delaware167$126,793
49Alaska161$116,262
50New Hampshire145$116,762
51Wyoming129$100,197

Where are directors of human resources operations in high demand?

Directors of human resources operations are in high demand in Chicago, IL. There are currently 5 job openings for directors of human resources operations here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country directors of human resources operations are in the most demand.
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