District director demographics and statistics in the US
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District director gender statistics
37.8% of district directors are women and 62.2% of district directors are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
District director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
District director gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,676
Female income
$92,531
District director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district director positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of district directors are female.
District director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2011 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2012 | 66.39% | 33.61% |
| 2013 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2014 | 68.64% | 31.36% |
| 2015 | 67.41% | 32.59% |
| 2016 | 68.27% | 31.73% |
| 2017 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2019 | 63.75% | 36.25% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2021 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
District director related jobs gender ratio
We compared district directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| District Director | 62% | 38% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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District director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district directors is White, which makes up 67.9% of all district directors. Comparatively, 14.9% of district directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of district directors are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
District director race
| District director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
District director race and ethnicity over time
See how district director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.58% | 6.20% | 5.18% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 75.42% | 6.37% | 5.21% | 10.47% |
| 2012 | 75.07% | 5.94% | 5.34% | 11.55% |
| 2013 | 75.57% | 5.76% | 5.38% | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 74.47% | 5.73% | 5.28% | 12.26% |
| 2015 | 74.48% | 5.79% | 5.22% | 12.19% |
| 2016 | 72.15% | 6.30% | 5.67% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 73.50% | 5.78% | 5.41% | 12.90% |
| 2018 | 73.07% | 5.56% | 5.98% | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 71.69% | 5.83% | 6.03% | 13.84% |
| 2020 | 69.93% | 5.87% | 5.67% | 13.73% |
| 2021 | 67.88% | 6.10% | 6.30% | 14.93% |
District director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district directors have the lowest average salary at $100,009.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,737 |
| White | $108,661 |
| Black or African American | $100,009 |
| Asian | $110,821 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,490 |
Average district director age
See how the average age of district directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
District director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
District director age breakdown
The average age of district directors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the district director population.
District director age breakdown
| District Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
District director educational attainment
The most common degree for district directors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of district directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
District directors by degree level
| District director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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District director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $139,672 annually. With a Doctorate degree, district directors earn a median annual income of $133,167 compared to $115,577 for district directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,672 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $89,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,577 |
| Doctorate Degree | $133,167 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $92,761 |
District director employment statistics
Most district directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where district directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district directors work.
District director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
District director jobs by company type
Employees with the district director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
District director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 15% |
District director jobs by industry
The most common industries for district directors are education, retail and non profits.
District director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
District director turnover and employment statistics
District director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District director unemployment rate by year
| Year | District director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average district director tenure
The average district director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,394 district directors resumes in Zippia's database.
District director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
District director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | 7.93% | 65,496 |
| Aquatic Director | 8.41% | 20,846 |
| Regional Sales Director | 9.38% | 97,379 |
| District Director | 10.39% | - |
| City Alderman | 11.63% | 5,137 |
| Director Of Human Resources | 13.02% | 46,924 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar district director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | 7.93% | 65,496 |
| Aquatic Director | 8.41% | 20,846 |
| Regional Sales Director | 9.38% | 97,379 |
| City Alderman | 11.63% | 5,137 |
| Director Of Human Resources | 13.02% | 46,924 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by district directors
The most common foreign language among district directors is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- French, 7.6%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- German, 3.0%
- Other, 16.7%
District director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| French | 7.6% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Other | 16.7% |
