Group creative director demographics and statistics in the US
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Group creative director gender statistics
21.6% of group creative directors are women and 78.4% of group creative directors are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Group creative director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Group creative director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$222,803
Female income
$203,604
Group creative director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in group creative director positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of group creative directors are female.
Group creative director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2011 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2012 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
| 2013 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2014 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2015 | 80.19% | 19.81% |
| 2016 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2017 | 79.67% | 20.33% |
| 2018 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2019 | 78.39% | 21.61% |
| 2020 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2021 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
Group creative director related jobs gender ratio
We compared group creative directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Group Creative Director | 78% | 22% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Group creative director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among group creative directors is White, which makes up 67.2% of all group creative directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of group creative directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of group creative directors are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Group creative director race
| Group creative director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Group creative director race and ethnicity over time
See how group creative director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Group creative director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.81% | 3.03% | 6.66% | 10.86% |
| 2011 | 76.37% | 3.65% | 6.55% | 10.41% |
| 2012 | 75.04% | 3.53% | 5.78% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 75.51% | 3.70% | 6.64% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 74.71% | 3.57% | 6.95% | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 74.27% | 3.36% | 6.53% | 11.62% |
| 2016 | 73.90% | 2.81% | 8.03% | 11.41% |
| 2017 | 73.21% | 3.66% | 7.37% | 12.76% |
| 2018 | 72.84% | 3.48% | 8.20% | 12.19% |
| 2019 | 73.10% | 4.00% | 7.41% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 70.12% | 3.35% | 7.79% | 12.76% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 4.41% | 7.47% | 14.70% |
Group creative director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian group creative directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american group creative directors have the lowest average salary at $195,107.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $226,030 |
| White | $220,985 |
| Black or African American | $195,107 |
| Asian | $244,573 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $230,356 |
Average group creative director age
See how the average age of group creative directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Group creative director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Group creative director age breakdown
The average age of group creative directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the group creative director population.
Group creative director age breakdown
| Group Creative Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Group creative director educational attainment
The most common degree for group creative directors is bachelor's degree, with 84% of group creative directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Group creative directors by degree level
| Group creative director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Group creative director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, group creative directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $287,856 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, group creative directors earn a median annual income of $280,732 compared to $221,896 for group creative directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $287,856 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $194,006 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $280,732 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $221,896 |
Group creative director employment statistics
Most group creative directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where group creative directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where group creative directors work.
Group creative director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Group creative director jobs by company type
Employees with the group creative director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most group creative directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Group creative director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Group creative director jobs by industry
The most common industries for group creative directors are media, professional and finance.
Group creative director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
Group creative director turnover and employment statistics
Group creative director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for group creative directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Group creative director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Group creative director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average group creative director tenure
The average group creative director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 370 group creative directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Group creative director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Group creative director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of group creative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Group Creative Director | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Design Manager/Senior Designer | 13.05% | 82,158 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Associate | 16.91% | 195 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar group creative director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Design Manager/Senior Designer | 13.05% | 82,158 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Associate | 16.91% | 195 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by group creative directors
The most common foreign language among group creative directors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Swedish, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Irish, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Group creative director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Swedish | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Irish | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |