Disaster response director demographics and statistics in the US
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Disaster response director gender statistics
38.5% of disaster response directors are women and 61.5% of disaster response directors are men.
- Male, 61.5%
- Female, 38.5%
Disaster response director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.5% |
| Female | 38.5% |
Disaster response director gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,200
Female income
$50,545
Disaster response director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disaster response director positions over time. Currently, 38.5% of disaster response directors are female.
Disaster response director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.36% | 38.64% |
| 2011 | 78.63% | 21.37% |
| 2012 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2013 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2014 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2016 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
| 2017 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2018 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2019 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2020 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2021 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
Disaster response director related jobs gender ratio
We compared disaster response directors 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% |
| Disaster Response Director | 61% | 39% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Disaster response director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disaster response directors is White, which makes up 68.4% of all disaster response directors. Comparatively, 12.0% of disaster response directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of disaster response directors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Disaster response director race
| Disaster response director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Disaster response director race and ethnicity over time
See how disaster response director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disaster response director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.09% | 2.72% | 2.11% | 9.44% |
| 2011 | 78.20% | 5.36% | 1.97% | 10.27% |
| 2012 | 78.29% | 5.43% | 3.91% | 10.34% |
| 2013 | 76.80% | 2.42% | 5.21% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 63.73% | 12.31% | 6.27% | 12.89% |
| 2015 | 71.76% | 5.06% | 4.57% | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 76.00% | 4.82% | 2.01% | 14.54% |
| 2017 | 73.88% | 6.82% | 4.61% | 11.74% |
| 2018 | 66.24% | 8.40% | 4.00% | 16.81% |
| 2019 | 74.00% | 5.45% | 3.93% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 66.02% | 7.49% | 2.36% | 15.28% |
| 2021 | 68.35% | 9.11% | 3.74% | 12.01% |
Disaster response director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian disaster response directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american disaster response directors have the lowest average salary at $54,776.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,397 |
| White | $60,229 |
| Black or African American | $54,776 |
| Asian | $71,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,486 |
Disaster response director age breakdown
The average age of disaster response directors is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the disaster response director population.
Disaster response director age breakdown
| Disaster Response Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Disaster response director educational attainment
The most common degree for disaster response directors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of disaster response directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Disaster response directors by degree level
| Disaster response director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Disaster response director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, disaster response directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,103 annually. With a Master's degree, disaster response directors earn a median annual income of $83,807 compared to $68,451 for disaster response directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,807 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,451 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,103 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,768 |
Disaster response director employment statistics
Most disaster response directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where disaster response directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disaster response directors work.
Disaster response director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Disaster response director jobs by company type
Employees with the disaster response director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disaster response directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Disaster response director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 17% |
Disaster response director jobs by industry
The most common industries for disaster response directors are non profits, health care and professional.
Disaster response director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 30% |
| Health Care | 25% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Disaster response director turnover and employment statistics
Disaster response director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disaster response directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disaster response director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disaster response director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.26% |
Average disaster response director tenure
The average disaster response director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 disaster response directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Disaster response director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Disaster response director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disaster response directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Surveillance Manager | 8.19% | 1,183 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Assistant Property Manager | 11.54% | 13,736 |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 11.66% | 107,336 |
| Student Manager | 14.16% | 14,721 |
| Disaster Response Director | 25.73% | - |
Similar disaster response director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Surveillance Manager | 8.19% | 1,183 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Assistant Property Manager | 11.54% | 13,736 |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 11.66% | 107,336 |
| Student Manager | 14.16% | 14,721 |
Foreign languages spoken by disaster response directors
The most common foreign language among disaster response directors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Other, 13.4%
Disaster response director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.4% |