Director of sustainability demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of sustainability gender statistics
38.0% of directors of sustainability are women and 62.0% of directors of sustainability are men.
- Male, 62.0%
- Female, 38.0%
Director of sustainability gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.0% |
| Female | 38.0% |
Director of sustainability gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,755
Female income
$111,159
Director of sustainability gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of sustainability positions over time. Currently, 38.0% of directors of sustainability are female.
Director of sustainability gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2011 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
| 2012 | 54.93% | 45.07% |
| 2013 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2014 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2015 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2016 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2017 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2018 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2019 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
| 2020 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| 2021 | 62.02% | 37.98% |
Director of sustainability related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of sustainability with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Director Of Sustainability | 62% | 38% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Director of sustainability demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of sustainability is White, which makes up 70.4% of all directors of sustainability. Comparatively, 9.4% of directors of sustainability are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of directors of sustainability are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Director of sustainability race
| Director of sustainability race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Director of sustainability race and ethnicity over time
See how director of sustainability racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of sustainability race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Director of sustainability wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of sustainability have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino directors of sustainability have the lowest average salary at $117,464.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,936 |
| White | $122,460 |
| Black or African American | $117,798 |
| Asian | $133,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $117,464 |
Average director of sustainability age
See how the average age of directors of sustainability varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Director of sustainability age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Director of sustainability age breakdown
The average age of directors of sustainability is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the director of sustainability population.
Director of sustainability age breakdown
| Director Of Sustainability Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Director of sustainability educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of sustainability is bachelor's degree, with 63% of directors of sustainability earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Directors of sustainability by degree level
| Director of sustainability degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Director of sustainability wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of sustainability with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $151,933 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of sustainability earn a median annual income of $147,918 compared to $130,303 for directors of sustainability with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $147,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $130,303 |
| Doctorate Degree | $151,933 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $108,264 |
Director of sustainability employment statistics
Most directors of sustainability work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where directors of sustainability work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of sustainability work.
Director of sustainability jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Director of sustainability jobs by company type
Employees with the director of sustainability job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of sustainability prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Director of sustainability jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 5% |
Director of sustainability jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of sustainability are education, manufacturing and professional.
Director of sustainability industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Director of sustainability turnover and employment statistics
Director of sustainability unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of sustainability between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of sustainability unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of sustainability unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average director of sustainability tenure
The average director of sustainability stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 directors of sustainability resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of sustainability tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Director of sustainability LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of sustainability 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Supply Planner | 8.65% | 39,798 |
| Corporate Human Resources Recruiter | 8.93% | 78,392 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Director Of Sustainability | 11.05% | - |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Representative | 11.64% | 2,140 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar director of sustainability jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Supply Planner | 8.65% | 39,798 |
| Corporate Human Resources Recruiter | 8.93% | 78,392 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Representative | 11.64% | 2,140 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of sustainability
The most common foreign language among directors of sustainability is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 16.0%
- German, 12.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Romanian, 4.0%
- Other, 12.0%
Director of sustainability languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 16.0% |
| German | 12.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Romanian | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.0% |
