General director demographics and statistics in the US
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General director gender statistics
28.9% of general directors are women and 71.1% of general directors are men.
- Male, 71.1%
- Female, 28.9%
General director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.1% |
| Female | 28.9% |
General director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$114,764
Female income
$105,629
General director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general director positions over time. Currently, 28.9% of general directors are female.
General director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 32.93% |
| 2011 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2012 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2013 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2014 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2015 | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 2016 | 69.49% | 30.51% |
| 2017 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2018 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2020 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2021 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
General director related jobs gender ratio
We compared general directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| General Director | 71% | 29% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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General director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general directors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all general directors. Comparatively, 10.0% of general directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of general directors are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
General director race
| General director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
General director race and ethnicity over time
See how general director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.83% | 6.18% | 3.25% | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 81.65% | 6.67% | 3.31% | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 82.83% | 5.13% | 3.29% | 8.15% |
| 2013 | 79.55% | 7.00% | 3.27% | 9.06% |
| 2014 | 79.51% | 7.87% | 2.42% | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 7.67% | 2.17% | 9.71% |
| 2016 | 78.51% | 6.44% | 3.37% | 8.95% |
| 2017 | 78.40% | 7.29% | 3.73% | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 75.78% | 7.94% | 3.91% | 9.63% |
| 2019 | 78.62% | 6.28% | 3.97% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 76.66% | 7.19% | 2.29% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 76.53% | 6.88% | 2.72% | 10.00% |
General director wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american general directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian general directors have the lowest average salary at $108,131.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,828 |
| White | $113,437 |
| Black or African American | $122,378 |
| Asian | $108,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $117,544 |
Average general director age
See how the average age of general directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
General director age breakdown
The average age of general directors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the general director population.
General director age breakdown
| General Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
General director educational attainment
The most common degree for general directors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of general directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
General directors by degree level
| General director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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General director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, general directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $130,845 annually. With a Associate degree, general directors earn a median annual income of $112,366 compared to $112,044 for general directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $130,845 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $112,044 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $112,366 |
General director employment statistics
Most general directors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where general directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general directors work.
General director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
General director jobs by company type
Employees with the general director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
General director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 6% |
General director jobs by industry
The most common industries for general directors are technology, education and manufacturing.
General director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
General director turnover and employment statistics
General director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General director unemployment rate by year
| Year | General director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average general director tenure
The average general director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,348 general directors resumes in Zippia's database.
General director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
General director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Developer | 8.30% | 93,354 |
| Church Official | 10.45% | 173 |
| Social Work Internship | 13.09% | 142,426 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| General Director | 17.23% | - |
| Assistant Pastor | 20.25% | 248 |
| ABA Therapist | 22.96% | 90,516 |
Similar general director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Developer | 8.30% | 93,354 |
| Church Official | 10.45% | 173 |
| Social Work Internship | 13.09% | 142,426 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Assistant Pastor | 20.25% | 248 |
| ABA Therapist | 22.96% | 90,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by general directors
The most common foreign language among general directors is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 15.9% and French is the third-most popular at 11.6%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- Russian, 15.9%
- French, 11.6%
- German, 6.5%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Other, 26.1%
General director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| Russian | 15.9% |
| French | 11.6% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Other | 26.1% |
