Director of preschool demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of preschool gender statistics
94.8% of directors of preschool are women and 5.2% of directors of preschool are men.
- Female, 94.8%
- Male, 5.2%
Director of preschool gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.8% |
| Male | 5.2% |
Director of preschool gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,192
Female income
$43,581
Director of preschool gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of preschool positions over time. Currently, 94.8% of directors of preschool are female.
Director of preschool gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.33% | 95.67% |
| 2011 | 5.37% | 94.63% |
| 2012 | 6.81% | 93.19% |
| 2013 | 5.49% | 94.51% |
| 2014 | 4.98% | 95.02% |
| 2015 | 5.81% | 94.19% |
| 2016 | 4.81% | 95.19% |
| 2017 | 5.58% | 94.42% |
| 2018 | 5.46% | 94.54% |
| 2019 | 5.12% | 94.88% |
| 2020 | 5.35% | 94.65% |
| 2021 | 5.17% | 94.83% |
Director of preschool related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of preschool with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Director of preschool demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of preschool is White, which makes up 76.2% of all directors of preschool. Comparatively, 10.1% of directors of preschool are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of directors of preschool are Black or African American.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Director of preschool race
| Director of preschool race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Director of preschool race and ethnicity over time
See how director of preschool racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of preschool race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.54% | 6.30% | 3.26% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 81.37% | 6.79% | 3.33% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 82.54% | 5.26% | 3.31% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 79.27% | 7.13% | 3.29% | 9.19% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 7.99% | 2.43% | 8.37% |
| 2015 | 78.11% | 7.80% | 2.19% | 9.85% |
| 2016 | 78.23% | 6.56% | 3.38% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 78.11% | 7.42% | 3.75% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 75.49% | 8.07% | 3.93% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 78.33% | 6.40% | 3.99% | 9.03% |
| 2020 | 76.38% | 7.31% | 2.31% | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 76.24% | 7.01% | 2.74% | 10.14% |
Director of preschool wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american directors of preschool have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian directors of preschool have the lowest average salary at $44,571.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,428 |
| White | $46,669 |
| Black or African American | $50,194 |
| Asian | $44,571 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,289 |
Average director of preschool age
See how the average age of directors of preschool varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Director of preschool age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Director of preschool age breakdown
The average age of directors of preschool is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the director of preschool population.
Director of preschool age breakdown
| Director Of Preschool Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Director of preschool educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of preschool is bachelor's degree, with 60% of directors of preschool earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Directors of preschool by degree level
| Director of preschool degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Director of preschool wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of preschool with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,523 annually. With a Associate degree, directors of preschool earn a median annual income of $46,246 compared to $46,118 for directors of preschool with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,118 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,246 |
Director of preschool employment statistics
Most directors of preschool work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where directors of preschool work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of preschool work.
Director of preschool jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 40% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Director of preschool jobs by company type
Employees with the director of preschool job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of preschool prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Director of preschool jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 3% |
Director of preschool jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of preschool are education, non profits and health care.
Director of preschool industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Non Profits | 25% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Director of preschool turnover and employment statistics
Director of preschool unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of preschool between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of preschool unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of preschool unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average director of preschool tenure
The average director of preschool stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,712 directors of preschool resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of preschool tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Director of preschool LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of preschool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Coordinator | 8.30% | 40,861 |
| Missionary | 10.45% | 4 |
| Transition Specialist | 13.09% | 39,829 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Director Of Preschool | 17.23% | - |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Priest | 20.25% | 80 |
Similar director of preschool jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Coordinator | 8.30% | 40,861 |
| Missionary | 10.45% | 4 |
| Transition Specialist | 13.09% | 39,829 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Priest | 20.25% | 80 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of preschool
The most common foreign language among directors of preschool is Spanish at 63.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 5.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 63.5%
- Arabic, 5.8%
- Russian, 5.8%
- French, 3.8%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- Other, 17.3%
Director of preschool languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.5% |
| Arabic | 5.8% |
| Russian | 5.8% |
| French | 3.8% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| Other | 17.3% |
