Hospice director demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospice director gender statistics
84.4% of hospice directors are women and 15.6% of hospice directors are men.
- Female, 84.4%
- Male, 15.6%
Hospice director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.4% |
| Male | 15.6% |
Hospice director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,989
Female income
$87,433
Hospice director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospice director positions over time. Currently, 84.4% of hospice directors are female.
Hospice director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.10% | 81.90% |
| 2011 | 16.98% | 83.02% |
| 2012 | 17.87% | 82.13% |
| 2013 | 17.50% | 82.50% |
| 2014 | 17.30% | 82.70% |
| 2015 | 17.60% | 82.40% |
| 2016 | 16.65% | 83.35% |
| 2017 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2018 | 16.41% | 83.59% |
| 2019 | 15.85% | 84.15% |
| 2020 | 15.09% | 84.91% |
| 2021 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
Hospice director related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospice directors 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% |
| Hospice Director | 16% | 84% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Hospice director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospice directors is White, which makes up 62.3% of all hospice directors. Comparatively, 14.8% of hospice directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of hospice directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hospice director race
| Hospice director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hospice director race and ethnicity over time
See how hospice director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospice director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.51% | 10.64% | 5.45% | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 10.37% | 4.95% | 10.89% |
| 2012 | 69.43% | 10.75% | 5.33% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 70.15% | 11.17% | 5.71% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 69.18% | 11.43% | 5.71% | 11.50% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 11.03% | 5.93% | 11.87% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 10.51% | 5.95% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 68.80% | 9.92% | 5.87% | 12.86% |
| 2018 | 66.86% | 10.87% | 6.26% | 13.41% |
| 2019 | 68.92% | 9.77% | 5.82% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 66.11% | 9.97% | 5.75% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 62.27% | 11.04% | 6.88% | 14.80% |
Hospice director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,428 |
| White | $97,368 |
| Black or African American | $92,147 |
| Asian | $103,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,250 |
Average hospice director age
See how the average age of hospice directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hospice director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Hospice director age breakdown
The average age of hospice directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the hospice director population.
Hospice director age breakdown
| Hospice Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Hospice director educational attainment
The most common degree for hospice directors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of hospice directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hospice directors by degree level
| Hospice director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hospice director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,889 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,020 |
| Doctorate Degree | $140,082 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,280 |
Hospice director employment statistics
Most hospice directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospice directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospice directors work.
Hospice director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Hospice director jobs by company type
Employees with the hospice director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospice directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospice director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 3% |
Hospice director jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospice directors are health care, government and non profits.
Hospice director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 80% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hospice director turnover and employment statistics
Hospice director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospice directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospice director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospice director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average hospice director tenure
The average hospice director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 hospice directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospice director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Hospice director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Land Acquisition Specialist | 11.54% | 14,403 |
| Hospice Director | 11.66% | - |
| Director Of Communications And Outreach | 14.16% | 22,919 |
| Residence Hall Director | 16.20% | 6,713 |
Similar hospice director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Land Acquisition Specialist | 11.54% | 14,403 |
| Director Of Communications And Outreach | 14.16% | 22,919 |
| Residence Hall Director | 16.20% | 6,713 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospice directors
- German, 100.0%
Hospice director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |