External relations director demographics and statistics in the US
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External relations director gender statistics
55.9% of external relations directors are women and 44.1% of external relations directors are men.
- Female, 55.9%
- Male, 44.1%
External relations director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% |
| Male | 44.1% |
External relations director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$126,898
Female income
$116,715
External relations director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in external relations director positions over time. Currently, 55.9% of external relations directors are female.
External relations director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.08% | 40.92% |
| 2011 | 53.82% | 46.18% |
| 2012 | 56.12% | 43.88% |
| 2013 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2014 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
| 2015 | 49.99% | 50.01% |
| 2016 | 48.15% | 51.85% |
| 2017 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2018 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2019 | 46.49% | 53.51% |
| 2020 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2021 | 44.09% | 55.91% |
External relations director related jobs gender ratio
We compared external relations 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% |
| External Relations Director | 44% | 56% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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External relations director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among external relations directors is White, which makes up 74.5% of all external relations directors. Comparatively, 9.2% of external relations directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of external relations directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
External relations director race
| External relations director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
External relations director race and ethnicity over time
See how external relations director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
External relations director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.54% | 6.37% | 2.68% | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 81.33% | 7.30% | 3.15% | 6.87% |
| 2012 | 81.42% | 8.52% | 3.07% | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 79.42% | 8.71% | 3.77% | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 83.51% | 6.50% | 2.75% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 78.46% | 8.01% | 3.71% | 7.05% |
| 2016 | 76.93% | 7.72% | 3.93% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 78.70% | 5.83% | 4.05% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 75.87% | 8.30% | 3.96% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 78.59% | 7.14% | 4.22% | 7.87% |
| 2020 | 73.47% | 6.99% | 4.70% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 74.47% | 6.08% | 5.15% | 9.22% |
External relations director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian external relations directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown external relations directors have the lowest average salary at $116,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $116,083 |
| White | $128,318 |
| Black or African American | $123,961 |
| Asian | $140,915 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,464 |
Average external relations director age
See how the average age of external relations directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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External relations director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
External relations director age breakdown
The average age of external relations directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the external relations director population.
External relations director age breakdown
| External Relations Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
External relations director educational attainment
The most common degree for external relations directors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of external relations directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
External relations directors by degree level
| External relations director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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External relations director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $155,218 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $135,298 |
External relations director employment statistics
Most external relations directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where external relations directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where external relations directors work.
External relations director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
External relations director jobs by company type
Employees with the external relations director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most external relations directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
External relations director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 6% |
External relations director jobs by industry
The most common industries for external relations directors are education, non profits and professional.
External relations director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
External relations director turnover and employment statistics
External relations director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for external relations directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
External relations director unemployment rate by year
| Year | External relations director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average external relations director tenure
The average external relations director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 515 external relations directors resumes in Zippia's database.
External relations director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
External relations director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of external relations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Retail Sales | 7.25% | 180,640 |
| Promotions Director | 9.54% | 8,812 |
| International Product Manager | 9.86% | 109,462 |
| External Relations Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar external relations director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Retail Sales | 7.25% | 180,640 |
| Promotions Director | 9.54% | 8,812 |
| International Product Manager | 9.86% | 109,462 |
Foreign languages spoken by external relations directors
The most common foreign language among external relations directors is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- French, 11.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Other, 33.2%
External relations director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Other | 33.2% |
