Drama director demographics and statistics in the US
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Drama director gender statistics
66.7% of drama directors are women and 33.3% of drama directors are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Drama director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Drama director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,416
Female income
$51,629
Drama director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drama director positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of drama directors are female.
Drama director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2011 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
| 2012 | 36.68% | 63.32% |
| 2013 | 31.79% | 68.21% |
| 2014 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2015 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2016 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2017 | 35.54% | 64.46% |
| 2018 | 32.04% | 67.96% |
| 2019 | 33.10% | 66.90% |
| 2020 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2021 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
Drama director related jobs gender ratio
We compared drama directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Drama Director | 33% | 67% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Drama director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drama directors is White, which makes up 65.5% of all drama directors. Comparatively, 14.5% of drama directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of drama directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Drama director race
| Drama director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Drama director race and ethnicity over time
See how drama director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drama director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.37% | 7.95% | 4.67% | 12.86% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 7.86% | 5.14% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 73.47% | 7.48% | 4.67% | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 72.74% | 6.87% | 5.12% | 12.88% |
| 2014 | 71.09% | 8.35% | 5.32% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 70.67% | 7.73% | 4.53% | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 69.83% | 8.08% | 5.59% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 71.82% | 7.75% | 5.63% | 11.48% |
| 2018 | 71.28% | 7.41% | 6.19% | 11.87% |
| 2019 | 70.62% | 7.05% | 6.45% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 68.27% | 6.55% | 5.69% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 65.53% | 7.88% | 6.36% | 14.48% |
Drama director wage gap by race
According to our data, white drama directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drama directors have the lowest average salary at $51,653.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,350 |
| White | $55,228 |
| Black or African American | $51,653 |
| Asian | $54,657 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,276 |
Average drama director age
See how the average age of drama directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drama director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Drama director age breakdown
The average age of drama directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the drama director population.
Drama director age breakdown
| Drama Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Drama director educational attainment
The most common degree for drama directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of drama directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Drama directors by degree level
| Drama director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Drama director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,997 |
Drama director employment statistics
Most drama directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where drama directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drama directors work.
Drama director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Drama director jobs by company type
Employees with the drama director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drama directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Drama director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 3% |
Drama director jobs by industry
The most common industries for drama directors are education, non profits and health care.
Drama director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Drama director turnover and employment statistics
Drama director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drama directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drama director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drama director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average drama director tenure
The average drama director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 502 drama directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Drama director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Drama director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drama 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Bowler | 6.54% | 246 |
| Coach | 7.62% | 16,688 |
| Guitar Player | 8.54% | 302 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Drama Director | 14.31% | - |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | 7,388 |
Similar drama director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Bowler | 6.54% | 246 |
| Coach | 7.62% | 16,688 |
| Guitar Player | 8.54% | 302 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | 7,388 |
Foreign languages spoken by drama directors
The most common foreign language among drama directors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 24.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 24.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Georgian, 4.0%
- Hebrew, 4.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Drama director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 24.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Georgian | 4.0% |
| Hebrew | 4.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
