District superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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District superintendent gender statistics
29.0% of district superintendents are women and 71.0% of district superintendents are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
District superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
District superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$113,983
Female income
$104,812
District superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district superintendent positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of district superintendents are female.
District superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2011 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2012 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2013 | 75.06% | 24.94% |
| 2014 | 76.52% | 23.48% |
| 2015 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2016 | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 2017 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2018 | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 2019 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2020 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2021 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
District superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared district superintendents 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 Superintendent | 71% | 29% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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District superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district superintendents is White, which makes up 67.7% of all district superintendents. Comparatively, 15.0% of district superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of district superintendents are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
District superintendent race
| District superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
District superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how district superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 6.24% | 5.22% | 10.87% |
| 2011 | 75.23% | 6.40% | 5.24% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 74.88% | 5.97% | 5.37% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 75.38% | 5.80% | 5.42% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 74.28% | 5.76% | 5.31% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 74.29% | 5.83% | 5.25% | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 71.96% | 6.34% | 5.70% | 13.52% |
| 2017 | 73.31% | 5.82% | 5.44% | 13.02% |
| 2018 | 72.88% | 5.59% | 6.02% | 12.88% |
| 2019 | 71.50% | 5.87% | 6.06% | 13.95% |
| 2020 | 69.74% | 5.90% | 5.70% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 67.69% | 6.14% | 6.33% | 15.05% |
District superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district superintendents have the lowest average salary at $110,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,658 |
| White | $116,006 |
| Black or African American | $110,084 |
| Asian | $117,457 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,856 |
Average district superintendent age
See how the average age of district superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
District superintendent 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 superintendent age breakdown
The average age of district superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the district superintendent population.
District superintendent age breakdown
| District Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
District superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for district superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 49% of district superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
District superintendents by degree level
| District superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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District superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $135,937 annually. With a Doctorate degree, district superintendents earn a median annual income of $131,904 compared to $120,615 for district superintendents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $135,937 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $102,452 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,615 |
| Doctorate Degree | $131,904 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $104,976 |
District superintendent employment statistics
Most district superintendents work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where district superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district superintendents work.
District superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
District superintendent jobs by company type
Employees with the district superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district superintendents prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
District superintendent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 17% |
District superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for district superintendents are education, government and non profits.
District superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Government | 13% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
District superintendent turnover and employment statistics
District superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | District superintendent 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 superintendent tenure
The average district superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 district superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
District superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
District superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance Manager | 7.93% | 69,550 |
| Membership Coordinator | 8.41% | 17,269 |
| Group Sales Manager | 9.38% | 104,735 |
| District Superintendent | 10.39% | - |
| City Councilman | 11.63% | 5,129 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar district superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance Manager | 7.93% | 69,550 |
| Membership Coordinator | 8.41% | 17,269 |
| Group Sales Manager | 9.38% | 104,735 |
| City Councilman | 11.63% | 5,129 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by district superintendents
The most common foreign language among district superintendents is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Dakota, 16.7%
- Swahili, 16.7%
District superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Dakota | 16.7% |
| Swahili | 16.7% |