Director of special services demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of special services gender statistics
58.3% of directors of special services are women and 41.7% of directors of special services are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Director of special services gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Director of special services gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,844
Female income
$75,644
Director of special services gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of special services positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of directors of special services are female.
Director of special services gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| 2011 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2012 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2013 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2014 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
| 2015 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2016 | 44.42% | 55.58% |
| 2017 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2018 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2019 | 42.08% | 57.92% |
| 2020 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2021 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
Director of special services related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of special services 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 Special Services | 42% | 58% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Director of special services demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of special services is White, which makes up 66.1% of all directors of special services. Comparatively, 13.8% of directors of special services are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of directors of special services are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Director of special services race
| Director of special services race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Director of special services race and ethnicity over time
See how director of special services racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of special services race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.75% | 12.30% | 3.78% | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 70.44% | 12.31% | 3.30% | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 70.31% | 11.95% | 3.65% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 69.93% | 11.86% | 3.68% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 69.45% | 11.47% | 4.20% | 12.50% |
| 2015 | 69.65% | 11.54% | 3.87% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 69.24% | 10.97% | 4.24% | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 68.90% | 10.93% | 4.43% | 13.41% |
| 2018 | 68.94% | 11.09% | 4.37% | 13.19% |
| 2019 | 69.33% | 10.20% | 4.51% | 13.41% |
| 2020 | 68.15% | 10.14% | 4.63% | 12.75% |
| 2021 | 66.08% | 11.13% | 4.28% | 13.82% |
Director of special services wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of special services have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White directors of special services have the lowest average salary at $79,459.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,562 |
| White | $79,459 |
| Black or African American | $79,890 |
| Asian | $81,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,630 |
Average director of special services age
See how the average age of directors of special services varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Director of special services 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 special services age breakdown
The average age of directors of special services is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the director of special services population.
Director of special services age breakdown
| Director Of Special Services Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Director of special services educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of special services is bachelor's degree, with 57% of directors of special services earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Directors of special services by degree level
| Director of special services degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Director of special services wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of special services with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $103,577 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of special services earn a median annual income of $93,375 compared to $80,544 for directors of special services with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,375 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,544 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,577 |
Director of special services employment statistics
Most directors of special services work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where directors of special services work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of special services work.
Director of special services jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Director of special services jobs by company type
Employees with the director of special services job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of special services prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Director of special services jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 8% |
Director of special services jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of special services are education, health care and professional.
Director of special services industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Director of special services turnover and employment statistics
Director of special services unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of special services between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of special services unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of special services 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 special services tenure
The average director of special services stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 569 directors of special services resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of special services tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Director of special services LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of special services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Manager | 4.08% | 20,605 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Landlady | 11.54% | 474 |
| Health Director | 11.66% | 81,038 |
| Community Service Organization Director | 14.16% | 16,843 |
| Director Of Special Services | 16.21% | - |
Similar director of special services jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Manager | 4.08% | 20,605 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Landlady | 11.54% | 474 |
| Health Director | 11.66% | 81,038 |
| Community Service Organization Director | 14.16% | 16,843 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of special services
The most common foreign language among directors of special services is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Braille at 7.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Braille, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
Director of special services languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Braille | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
