Grants director demographics and statistics in the US
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Grants director gender statistics
67.1% of grants directors are women and 32.9% of grants directors are men.
- Female, 67.1%
- Male, 32.9%
Grants director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.1% |
| Male | 32.9% |
Grants director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,670
Female income
$93,290
Grants director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grants director positions over time. Currently, 67.1% of grants directors are female.
Grants director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.26% | 52.74% |
| 2011 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2012 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2013 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2014 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2015 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2016 | 36.56% | 63.44% |
| 2017 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2018 | 39.36% | 60.64% |
| 2019 | 35.03% | 64.97% |
| 2020 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
| 2021 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
Grants director related jobs gender ratio
We compared grants 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% |
| Grants Director | 33% | 67% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Grants director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grants directors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all grants directors. Comparatively, 9.1% of grants directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of grants directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Grants director race
| Grants director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Grants director race and ethnicity over time
See how grants director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grants director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.73% | 6.28% | 2.66% | 7.71% |
| 2011 | 81.52% | 7.22% | 3.13% | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 81.60% | 8.44% | 3.05% | 5.23% |
| 2013 | 79.60% | 8.63% | 3.75% | 6.66% |
| 2014 | 83.70% | 6.41% | 2.72% | 5.86% |
| 2015 | 78.65% | 7.93% | 3.69% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 77.12% | 7.63% | 3.91% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 78.89% | 5.75% | 4.03% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 76.06% | 8.21% | 3.94% | 9.37% |
| 2019 | 78.78% | 7.05% | 4.20% | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 73.66% | 6.90% | 4.68% | 10.46% |
| 2021 | 74.66% | 5.99% | 5.13% | 9.14% |
Grants director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian grants directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown grants directors have the lowest average salary at $92,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,770 |
| White | $102,841 |
| Black or African American | $99,251 |
| Asian | $113,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,313 |
Average grants director age
See how the average age of grants directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grants 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 |
Grants director age breakdown
The average age of grants directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the grants director population.
Grants director age breakdown
| Grants Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Grants director educational attainment
The most common degree for grants directors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of grants directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Grants directors by degree level
| Grants director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Grants director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,076 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,599 |
Grants director employment statistics
Most grants directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where grants directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grants directors work.
Grants director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Grants director jobs by company type
Employees with the grants director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grants directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Grants director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 16% |
Grants director jobs by industry
The most common industries for grants directors are education, non profits and government.
Grants director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Government | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Grants director turnover and employment statistics
Grants director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grants directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grants director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grants 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 grants director tenure
The average grants director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 538 grants directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Grants director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Grants director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 7.25% | 136,748 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Director, Strategic Alliances | 9.86% | 52,706 |
| Grants Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar grants director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 7.25% | 136,748 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Director, Strategic Alliances | 9.86% | 52,706 |
Foreign languages spoken by grants directors
The most common foreign language among grants directors is Spanish at 55.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
- Spanish, 55.9%
- French, 20.6%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Vietnamese, 2.9%
- Other, 14.8%
Grants director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.9% |
| French | 20.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Vietnamese | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.8% |
