Field director demographics and statistics in the US
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Field director gender statistics
34.2% of field directors are women and 65.8% of field directors are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Field director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Field director gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,225
Female income
$66,261
Field director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field director positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of field directors are female.
Field director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
| 2011 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
| 2012 | 53.63% | 46.37% |
| 2013 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2014 | 51.53% | 48.47% |
| 2015 | 51.02% | 48.98% |
| 2016 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2017 | 49.77% | 50.23% |
| 2018 | 65.31% | 34.69% |
| 2019 | 65.42% | 34.58% |
| 2020 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2021 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
Field director related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Director | 66% | 34% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Field director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field directors is White, which makes up 78.2% of all field directors. Comparatively, 9.8% of field directors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of field 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%
Field director race
| Field 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% |
Field director race and ethnicity over time
See how field director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field 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% |
Field director wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown field directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field directors have the lowest average salary at $72,881.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,937 |
| White | $78,207 |
| Black or African American | $72,881 |
| Asian | $77,502 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,818 |
Average field director age
See how the average age of field directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Field 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 |
Field director age breakdown
The average age of field directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the field director population.
Field director age breakdown
| Field Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Field director educational attainment
The most common degree for field directors is bachelor's degree, with 77% of field directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Field directors by degree level
| Field director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Field director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,270 annually. With a Doctorate degree, field directors earn a median annual income of $94,342 compared to $87,900 for field directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,270 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,847 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,900 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,792 |
Field director employment statistics
Most field directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where field directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field directors work.
Field director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Field director jobs by company type
Employees with the field director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 13% |
Field director jobs by industry
The most common industries for field directors are non profits, professional and government.
Field director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 29% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Field director turnover and employment statistics
Field director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field director tenure
The average field director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,342 field directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Field director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Field director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Director | 7.25% | - |
| Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 8,515 |
| Trade Marketing Manager | 9.86% | 109,749 |
| Director, Corporate Communications | 16.11% | 34,978 |
Similar field director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 8,515 |
| Trade Marketing Manager | 9.86% | 109,749 |
| Director, Corporate Communications | 16.11% | 34,978 |
Foreign languages spoken by field directors
The most common foreign language among field directors is Spanish at 50.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 50.8%
- French, 17.5%
- German, 4.1%
- Arabic, 4.1%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Other, 19.8%
Field director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.8% |
| French | 17.5% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Arabic | 4.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Other | 19.8% |
