Girl scout leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Girl scout leader gender statistics
82.4% of girl scout leaders are women and 17.6% of girl scout leaders are men.
- Female, 82.4%
- Male, 17.6%
Girl scout leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.4% |
| Male | 17.6% |
Girl scout leader gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,327
Female income
$27,993
Girl scout leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in girl scout leader positions over time. Currently, 82.4% of girl scout leaders are female.
Girl scout leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.52% | 75.48% |
| 2011 | 22.60% | 77.40% |
| 2012 | 23.96% | 76.04% |
| 2013 | 21.72% | 78.28% |
| 2014 | 21.84% | 78.16% |
| 2015 | 22.24% | 77.76% |
| 2016 | 20.47% | 79.53% |
| 2017 | 20.96% | 79.04% |
| 2018 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
| 2019 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2020 | 16.24% | 83.76% |
| 2021 | 17.61% | 82.39% |
Girl scout leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared girl scout leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Girl Scout Leader | 18% | 82% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Girl scout leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among girl scout leaders is White, which makes up 66.0% of all girl scout leaders. Comparatively, 13.5% of girl scout leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of girl scout leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Girl scout leader race
| Girl scout leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Girl scout leader race and ethnicity over time
See how girl scout leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Girl scout leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.21% | 9.15% | 4.47% | 10.45% |
| 2011 | 72.18% | 9.67% | 4.59% | 10.39% |
| 2012 | 72.61% | 8.08% | 5.21% | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 69.97% | 9.03% | 4.64% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 70.95% | 9.43% | 4.40% | 11.77% |
| 2015 | 71.82% | 8.31% | 4.77% | 12.19% |
| 2016 | 68.43% | 10.10% | 5.27% | 12.38% |
| 2017 | 69.57% | 9.36% | 4.64% | 12.16% |
| 2018 | 68.77% | 8.91% | 5.81% | 12.40% |
| 2019 | 66.83% | 9.54% | 6.02% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 63.85% | 10.30% | 6.10% | 14.06% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 9.05% | 5.49% | 13.47% |
Girl scout leader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian girl scout leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White girl scout leaders have the lowest average salary at $28,389.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,723 |
| White | $28,389 |
| Black or African American | $29,022 |
| Asian | $30,858 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,709 |
Average girl scout leader age
See how the average age of girl scout leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Girl scout leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Girl scout leader age breakdown
The average age of girl scout leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the girl scout leader population.
Girl scout leader age breakdown
| Girl Scout Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Girl scout leader educational attainment
The most common degree for girl scout leaders is bachelor's degree, with 58% of girl scout leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Girl scout leaders by degree level
| Girl scout leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Girl scout leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, girl scout leaders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,107 annually. With a Master's degree, girl scout leaders earn a median annual income of $36,653 compared to $28,524 for girl scout leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,653 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,107 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,524 |
Girl scout leader employment statistics
Most girl scout leaders work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where girl scout leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where girl scout leaders work.
Girl scout leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Girl scout leader jobs by company type
Employees with the girl scout leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most girl scout leaders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Girl scout leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 11% |
Girl scout leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for girl scout leaders are non profits, education and technology.
Girl scout leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Education | 23% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Girl scout leader turnover and employment statistics
Girl scout leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for girl scout leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Girl scout leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Girl scout leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average girl scout leader tenure
The average girl scout leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,870 girl scout leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Girl scout leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Girl scout leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of girl scout leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | 43,576 |
| Girl Scout Leader | 7.62% | - |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | 267 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Group Work Program Director | 14.31% | 73,714 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Similar girl scout leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | 43,576 |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | 267 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Group Work Program Director | 14.31% | 73,714 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by girl scout leaders
The most common foreign language among girl scout leaders is Spanish at 46.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.5% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 46.1%
- French, 13.5%
- German, 5.7%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Vietnamese, 4.3%
- Other, 25.4%
Girl scout leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.1% |
| French | 13.5% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Vietnamese | 4.3% |
| Other | 25.4% |
