Executive director/administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Executive director/administrator demographics by:
Executive director/administrator gender statistics
58.7% of executive directors/administrator are women and 41.3% of executive directors/administrator are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
Executive director/administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
Executive director/administrator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,117
Female income
$92,981
Executive director/administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in executive director/administrator positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of executive directors/administrator are female.
Executive director/administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2011 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2012 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2013 | 38.33% | 61.67% |
| 2014 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2015 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2016 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2017 | 44.04% | 55.96% |
| 2018 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2019 | 37.47% | 62.53% |
| 2020 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2021 | 41.33% | 58.67% |
Executive director/administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared executive directors/administrator with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Executive Director/Administrator | 41% | 59% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Executive director/administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among executive directors/administrator is White, which makes up 71.0% of all executive directors/administrator. Comparatively, 11.2% of executive directors/administrator are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of executive directors/administrator are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Executive director/administrator race
| Executive director/administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Executive director/administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how executive director/administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Executive director/administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 75.18% | 7.54% | 4.55% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 75.53% | 7.13% | 4.62% | 10.36% |
| 2020 | 71.97% | 7.39% | 4.40% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 7.62% | 5.00% | 11.22% |
Executive director/administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian executive directors/administrator have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White executive directors/administrator have the lowest average salary at $86,554.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,163 |
| White | $86,554 |
| Black or African American | $86,868 |
| Asian | $98,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,234 |
Average executive director/administrator age
See how the average age of executive directors/administrator varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Executive director/administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 48.5 |
Executive director/administrator age breakdown
The average age of executive directors/administrator is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the executive director/administrator population.
Executive director/administrator age breakdown
| Executive Director/Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Executive director/administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for executive directors/administrator is bachelor's degree, with 60% of executive directors/administrator earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Executive directors/administrator by degree level
| Executive director/administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Executive director/administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, executive directors/administrator with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,533 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, executive directors/administrator earn a median annual income of $96,078 compared to $87,731 for executive directors/administrator with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,533 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,555 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,078 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,731 |
Executive director/administrator employment statistics
Most executive directors/administrator work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where executive directors/administrator work
Below, you can see the size of companies where executive directors/administrator work.
Executive director/administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Executive director/administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the executive director/administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most executive directors/administrator prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Executive director/administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 6% |
Executive director/administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for executive directors/administrator are health care, education and professional.
Executive director/administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Executive director/administrator turnover and employment statistics
Executive director/administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for executive directors/administrator between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Executive director/administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Executive director/administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average executive director/administrator tenure
The average executive director/administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,476 executive directors/administrator resumes in Zippia's database.
Executive director/administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Executive director/administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of executive directors/administrator 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 Assistant | 5.70% | 56,598 |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | 9.17% | 117,776 |
| Executive Director/Administrator | 10.06% | - |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Similar executive director/administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Assistant | 5.70% | 56,598 |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | 9.17% | 117,776 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Foreign languages spoken by executive directors/administrator
The most common foreign language among executive directors/administrator is Spanish at 64.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 64.1%
- French, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Italian, 5.1%
- Other, 12.9%
Executive director/administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.1% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
| Other | 12.9% |
