E-commerce director demographics and statistics in the US
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E-commerce director gender statistics
31.3% of e-commerce directors are women and 68.7% of e-commerce directors are men.
- Male, 68.7%
- Female, 31.3%
E-commerce director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.7% |
| Female | 31.3% |
E-commerce director gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,540
Female income
$105,953
E-commerce director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in e-commerce director positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of e-commerce directors are female.
E-commerce director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2011 | 56.26% | 43.74% |
| 2012 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 2013 | 56.86% | 43.14% |
| 2014 | 54.87% | 45.13% |
| 2015 | 54.36% | 45.64% |
| 2016 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2017 | 53.11% | 46.89% |
| 2018 | 68.29% | 31.71% |
| 2019 | 68.39% | 31.61% |
| 2020 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2021 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
E-commerce director related jobs gender ratio
We compared e-commerce directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| E-Commerce Director | 69% | 31% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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E-commerce director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among e-commerce directors is White, which makes up 78.2% of all e-commerce directors. Comparatively, 9.8% of e-commerce directors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of e-commerce directors are Unknown.
- White, 78.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
E-commerce director race
| E-commerce director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
E-commerce director race and ethnicity over time
See how e-commerce director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
E-commerce director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 82.67% | 3.48% | 3.98% | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 82.66% | 3.47% | 3.88% | 8.11% |
| 2020 | 80.04% | 3.54% | 4.47% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 78.23% | 3.24% | 4.07% | 9.82% |
E-commerce director wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown e-commerce directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american e-commerce directors have the lowest average salary at $115,984.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $128,128 |
| White | $124,020 |
| Black or African American | $115,984 |
| Asian | $122,958 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,927 |
Average e-commerce director age
See how the average age of e-commerce directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
E-commerce director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
E-commerce director age breakdown
The average age of e-commerce directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the e-commerce director population.
E-commerce director age breakdown
| E-Commerce Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
E-commerce director educational attainment
The most common degree for e-commerce directors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of e-commerce directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
E-commerce directors by degree level
| E-commerce director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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E-commerce director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, e-commerce directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $157,037 annually. With a Doctorate degree, e-commerce directors earn a median annual income of $148,206 compared to $138,576 for e-commerce directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $157,037 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $105,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $138,576 |
| Doctorate Degree | $148,206 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $105,241 |
E-commerce director employment statistics
Most e-commerce directors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where e-commerce directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where e-commerce directors work.
E-commerce director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
E-commerce director jobs by company type
Employees with the e-commerce director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most e-commerce directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
E-commerce director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
E-commerce director jobs by industry
The most common industries for e-commerce directors are retail, manufacturing and technology.
E-commerce director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
E-commerce director turnover and employment statistics
E-commerce director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for e-commerce directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
E-commerce director unemployment rate by year
| Year | E-commerce director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 4.53% |
| 2021 | 4.76% |
Average e-commerce director tenure
The average e-commerce director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,169 e-commerce directors resumes in Zippia's database.
E-commerce director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
E-commerce director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of e-commerce 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Director | 7.25% | - |
| Advertising Sales Director | 9.54% | 56,824 |
| Marketing And Technology Manager | 9.86% | 188,551 |
| Major Gifts Officer | 16.11% | 63,570 |
Similar e-commerce director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Director | 9.54% | 56,824 |
| Marketing And Technology Manager | 9.86% | 188,551 |
| Major Gifts Officer | 16.11% | 63,570 |
Foreign languages spoken by e-commerce directors
The most common foreign language among e-commerce directors is Spanish at 22.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 22.9%
- French, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 10.4%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Other, 35.4%
E-commerce director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.9% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 10.4% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Other | 35.4% |
