Early head start director demographics and statistics in the US
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Early head start director gender statistics
89.4% of early head start directors are women and 10.6% of early head start directors are men.
- Female, 89.4%
- Male, 10.6%
Early head start director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.4% |
| Male | 10.6% |
Early head start director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,901
Female income
$35,886
Early head start director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in early head start director positions over time. Currently, 89.4% of early head start directors are female.
Early head start director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.07% | 87.93% |
| 2011 | 12.10% | 87.90% |
| 2012 | 11.43% | 88.57% |
| 2013 | 12.36% | 87.64% |
| 2014 | 11.65% | 88.35% |
| 2015 | 11.53% | 88.47% |
| 2016 | 11.72% | 88.28% |
| 2017 | 11.08% | 88.92% |
| 2018 | 11.41% | 88.59% |
| 2019 | 10.77% | 89.23% |
| 2020 | 11.11% | 88.89% |
| 2021 | 10.63% | 89.37% |
Early head start director related jobs gender ratio
We compared early head start directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Early Head Start Director | 11% | 89% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Early head start director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among early head start directors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all early head start directors. Comparatively, 14.1% of early head start directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of early head start directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Early head start director race
| Early head start director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Early head start director race and ethnicity over time
See how early head start director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Early head start director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.51% | 12.15% | 3.84% | 11.32% |
| 2011 | 70.20% | 12.16% | 3.36% | 11.84% |
| 2012 | 70.08% | 11.80% | 3.71% | 12.05% |
| 2013 | 69.70% | 11.71% | 3.73% | 12.26% |
| 2014 | 69.21% | 11.33% | 4.25% | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 69.41% | 11.39% | 3.92% | 12.49% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 10.83% | 4.30% | 13.12% |
| 2017 | 68.66% | 10.78% | 4.49% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 68.71% | 10.94% | 4.42% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 69.09% | 10.06% | 4.57% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 67.91% | 9.99% | 4.69% | 13.07% |
| 2021 | 65.84% | 10.99% | 4.34% | 14.14% |
Early head start director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian early head start directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White early head start directors have the lowest average salary at $38,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,321 |
| White | $38,094 |
| Black or African American | $38,345 |
| Asian | $39,406 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,361 |
Average early head start director age
See how the average age of early head start directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Early head start director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Early head start director age breakdown
The average age of early head start directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the early head start director population.
Early head start director age breakdown
| Early Head Start Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Early head start director educational attainment
The most common degree for early head start directors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of early head start directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Early head start directors by degree level
| Early head start director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Early head start director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, early head start directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $52,546 annually. With a Master's degree, early head start directors earn a median annual income of $46,334 compared to $38,726 for early head start directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,334 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,726 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,546 |
Early head start director employment statistics
Most early head start directors work for a government in the non profits industry.
Company size where early head start directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where early head start directors work.
Early head start director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Early head start director jobs by company type
Employees with the early head start director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most early head start directors prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Early head start director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 34% |
Early head start director jobs by industry
The most common industries for early head start directors are non profits, education and government.
Early head start director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 23% |
| Education | 21% |
| Government | 20% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Early head start director turnover and employment statistics
Early head start director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for early head start directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Early head start director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Early head start director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average early head start director tenure
The average early head start director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 691 early head start directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Early head start director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Early head start director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of early head start 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Consultant | 4.08% | 35,537 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Administrative Assistant/Property Manager | 11.54% | 41,859 |
| Patient Services Manager | 11.66% | 157,294 |
| Shelter Case Manager | 14.16% | 26,547 |
| Early Head Start Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar early head start director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Consultant | 4.08% | 35,537 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Administrative Assistant/Property Manager | 11.54% | 41,859 |
| Patient Services Manager | 11.66% | 157,294 |
| Shelter Case Manager | 14.16% | 26,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by early head start directors
The most common foreign language among early head start directors is Spanish at 86.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 86.1%
- French, 5.6%
- Arabic, 2.8%
- Burmese, 2.8%
- Italian, 2.8%
Early head start director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 86.1% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Arabic | 2.8% |
| Burmese | 2.8% |
| Italian | 2.8% |
