Headmaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Headmaster gender statistics
14.6% of headmasters are women and 85.4% of headmasters are men.
- Male, 85.4%
- Female, 14.6%
Headmaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.4% |
| Female | 14.6% |
Headmaster gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,197
Female income
$111,804
Headmaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in headmaster positions over time. Currently, 14.6% of headmasters are female.
Headmaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2011 | 87.16% | 12.84% |
| 2012 | 86.42% | 13.58% |
| 2013 | 87.43% | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2015 | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2017 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2018 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2021 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
Headmaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared headmasters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Headmaster | 85% | 15% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Headmaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among headmasters is White, which makes up 64.2% of all headmasters. Comparatively, 14.5% of headmasters are Black or African American and 12.0% of headmasters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Headmaster race
| Headmaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Headmaster race and ethnicity over time
See how headmaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Headmaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.84% | 15.65% | 4.12% | 9.14% |
| 2011 | 68.53% | 15.66% | 3.64% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 68.40% | 15.29% | 3.99% | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 68.02% | 15.21% | 4.02% | 10.09% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 14.82% | 4.53% | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 67.74% | 14.88% | 4.21% | 10.32% |
| 2016 | 67.33% | 14.32% | 4.58% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 66.99% | 14.28% | 4.77% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 67.03% | 14.43% | 4.70% | 11.33% |
| 2019 | 67.42% | 13.55% | 4.85% | 11.56% |
| 2020 | 66.24% | 13.48% | 4.97% | 10.89% |
| 2021 | 64.17% | 14.48% | 4.62% | 11.97% |
Headmaster wage gap by race
According to our data, asian headmasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White headmasters have the lowest average salary at $117,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $121,360 |
| White | $117,957 |
| Black or African American | $118,653 |
| Asian | $121,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,471 |
Average headmaster age
See how the average age of headmasters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Headmaster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Headmaster age breakdown
The average age of headmasters is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the headmaster population.
Headmaster age breakdown
| Headmaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Headmaster educational attainment
The most common degree for headmasters is bachelor's degree, with 54% of headmasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 33%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Headmasters by degree level
| Headmaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Headmaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, headmasters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $157,423 annually. With a Master's degree, headmasters earn a median annual income of $140,616 compared to $119,712 for headmasters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $140,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $119,712 |
| Doctorate Degree | $157,423 |
Headmaster employment statistics
Company size where headmasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where headmasters work.
Headmaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 41% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Headmaster turnover and employment statistics
Headmaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for headmasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Headmaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Headmaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average headmaster tenure
The average headmaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 173 headmasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Headmaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Headmaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of headmasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project And Field Manager | 4.08% | 152,775 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Mobile Home Park Manager | 11.54% | 47,667 |
| Patient Relations Director | 11.66% | 91,308 |
| Director Of Program Services | 14.16% | 135,312 |
| Headmaster | 16.21% | - |
Similar headmaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project And Field Manager | 4.08% | 152,775 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Mobile Home Park Manager | 11.54% | 47,667 |
| Patient Relations Director | 11.66% | 91,308 |
| Director Of Program Services | 14.16% | 135,312 |
Foreign languages spoken by headmasters
The most common foreign language among headmasters is Chinese at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Chinese, 27.3%
- French, 27.3%
- Spanish, 18.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
Headmaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 27.3% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |