Emergency management director demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency management director gender statistics
28.7% of emergency management directors are women and 71.3% of emergency management directors are men.
- Male, 71.3%
- Female, 28.7%
Emergency management director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.3% |
| Female | 28.7% |
Emergency management director gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$169,866
Female income
$139,634
Emergency management director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency management director positions over time. Currently, 28.7% of emergency management directors are female.
Emergency management director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2011 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2013 | 76.49% | 23.51% |
| 2014 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2015 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2016 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2017 | 69.58% | 30.42% |
| 2018 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2019 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2020 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2021 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
Emergency management director related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency management 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% |
| Emergency Management Director | 71% | 29% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Emergency management director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency management directors is White, which makes up 69.1% of all emergency management directors. Comparatively, 11.7% of emergency management directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of emergency management directors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Emergency management director race
| Emergency management director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Emergency management director race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency management director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency management director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.81% | 1.97% | 2.77% | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 78.93% | 4.60% | 2.63% | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 79.01% | 4.67% | 4.57% | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 77.52% | 1.67% | 5.87% | 11.01% |
| 2014 | 64.45% | 11.56% | 6.93% | 12.57% |
| 2015 | 72.48% | 4.31% | 5.23% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 76.72% | 4.07% | 2.67% | 14.21% |
| 2017 | 74.60% | 6.07% | 5.27% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 66.96% | 7.65% | 4.66% | 16.49% |
| 2019 | 74.72% | 4.70% | 4.58% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 66.74% | 6.74% | 3.02% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 69.07% | 8.36% | 4.39% | 11.68% |
Emergency management director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian emergency management directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emergency management directors have the lowest average salary at $152,802.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $164,174 |
| White | $169,958 |
| Black or African American | $152,802 |
| Asian | $205,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $161,305 |
Emergency management director age breakdown
The average age of emergency management directors is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the emergency management director population.
Emergency management director age breakdown
| Emergency Management Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Emergency management director educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency management directors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of emergency management directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Emergency management directors by degree level
| Emergency management director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Emergency management director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency management directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $280,311 annually. With a Master's degree, emergency management directors earn a median annual income of $246,158 compared to $196,180 for emergency management directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $246,158 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $123,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $196,180 |
| Doctorate Degree | $280,311 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $137,227 |
Emergency management director employment statistics
Most emergency management directors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where emergency management directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency management directors work.
Emergency management director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Emergency management director jobs by company type
Employees with the emergency management director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emergency management directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Emergency management director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 30% |
Emergency management director jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency management directors are government, health care and education.
Emergency management director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Emergency management director turnover and employment statistics
Emergency management director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency management directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency management director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency management director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.26% |
Average emergency management director tenure
The average emergency management director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 866 emergency management directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency management director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Emergency management director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency management 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Land Developer | 11.54% | 70,174 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Chief Of Service | 14.16% | 23,142 |
| Emergency Management Director | 25.73% | - |
Similar emergency management director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Land Developer | 11.54% | 70,174 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Chief Of Service | 14.16% | 23,142 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency management directors
The most common foreign language among emergency management directors is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Cheyenne, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Emergency management director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Cheyenne | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |
