District administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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District administrator gender statistics
73.6% of district administrators are women and 26.4% of district administrators are men.
- Female, 73.6%
- Male, 26.4%
District administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.6% |
| Male | 26.4% |
District administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,590
Female income
$50,518
District administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district administrator positions over time. Currently, 73.6% of district administrators are female.
District administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.92% | 68.08% |
| 2011 | 31.10% | 68.90% |
| 2012 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
| 2013 | 33.24% | 66.76% |
| 2014 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
| 2015 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2016 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2017 | 32.76% | 67.24% |
| 2018 | 31.26% | 68.74% |
| 2019 | 27.14% | 72.86% |
| 2020 | 25.51% | 74.49% |
| 2021 | 26.37% | 73.63% |
District administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared district administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| District Administrator | 26% | 74% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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District administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district administrators is White, which makes up 60.6% of all district administrators. Comparatively, 18.4% of district administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of district administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
District administrator race
| District administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
District administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how district administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.48% | 11.18% | 4.84% | 15.33% |
| 2011 | 65.68% | 11.93% | 4.75% | 15.27% |
| 2012 | 64.70% | 12.24% | 4.95% | 15.63% |
| 2013 | 65.35% | 11.71% | 5.21% | 15.49% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 11.52% | 4.75% | 16.11% |
| 2015 | 64.37% | 11.59% | 5.24% | 16.28% |
| 2016 | 63.48% | 11.85% | 5.36% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 63.65% | 11.00% | 5.70% | 16.89% |
| 2018 | 64.28% | 10.50% | 5.82% | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 64.80% | 9.83% | 5.30% | 17.42% |
| 2020 | 62.42% | 10.05% | 5.46% | 17.03% |
| 2021 | 60.57% | 10.03% | 5.59% | 18.38% |
District administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district administrators have the lowest average salary at $55,113.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,872 |
| White | $56,547 |
| Black or African American | $55,113 |
| Asian | $57,416 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,031 |
Average district administrator age
See how the average age of district administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
District administrator age breakdown
The average age of district administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the district administrator population.
District administrator age breakdown
| District Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
District administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for district administrators is bachelor's degree, with 54% of district administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
District administrators by degree level
| District administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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District administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $73,439 annually. With a Master's degree, district administrators earn a median annual income of $67,792 compared to $58,729 for district administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,792 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,729 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,439 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,540 |
District administrator employment statistics
Most district administrators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where district administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district administrators work.
District administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
District administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the district administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
District administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 11% |
District administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for district administrators are education, retail and government.
District administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
District administrator turnover and employment statistics
District administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | District administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average district administrator tenure
The average district administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,099 district administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
District administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
District administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Account Payables Analyst | 6.76% | 73,985 |
| Executive Secretary | 7.79% | 103,802 |
| District Administrator | 8.06% | - |
| Bill Collector | 8.49% | 23,746 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Loan Services Representative | 9.31% | 85,475 |
Similar district administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Account Payables Analyst | 6.76% | 73,985 |
| Executive Secretary | 7.79% | 103,802 |
| Bill Collector | 8.49% | 23,746 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Loan Services Representative | 9.31% | 85,475 |
Foreign languages spoken by district administrators
The most common foreign language among district administrators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cayuga at 5.6% and French is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Cayuga, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Hindi, 5.6%
- Other, 10.9%
District administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Cayuga | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Hindi | 5.6% |
| Other | 10.9% |
