Hospital director demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital director gender statistics
53.0% of hospital directors are women and 47.0% of hospital directors are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Hospital director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Hospital director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$137,463
Female income
$122,361
Hospital director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital director positions over time. Currently, 53.0% of hospital directors are female.
Hospital director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2011 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 2012 | 51.08% | 48.92% |
| 2013 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2014 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2015 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2016 | 48.94% | 51.06% |
| 2017 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2018 | 48.50% | 51.50% |
| 2019 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
| 2020 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 2021 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
Hospital director related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital 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% |
| Hospital Director | 47% | 53% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Hospital director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital directors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all hospital directors. Comparatively, 14.3% of hospital directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of hospital directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hospital director race
| Hospital director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hospital director race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.44% | 11.14% | 6.49% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 70.71% | 10.87% | 5.99% | 10.43% |
| 2012 | 68.36% | 11.26% | 6.38% | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 69.07% | 11.67% | 6.75% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 68.11% | 11.94% | 6.76% | 11.04% |
| 2015 | 67.61% | 11.54% | 6.97% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 67.25% | 11.01% | 7.00% | 12.22% |
| 2017 | 67.73% | 10.42% | 6.91% | 12.41% |
| 2018 | 65.79% | 11.38% | 7.30% | 12.96% |
| 2019 | 67.85% | 10.28% | 6.87% | 12.48% |
| 2020 | 65.04% | 10.47% | 6.80% | 12.96% |
| 2021 | 61.20% | 11.55% | 7.92% | 14.34% |
Hospital director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospital directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospital directors have the lowest average salary at $130,639.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $134,682 |
| White | $139,928 |
| Black or African American | $130,639 |
| Asian | $150,362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $132,590 |
Average hospital director age
See how the average age of hospital directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospital 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 |
Hospital director age breakdown
The average age of hospital directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the hospital director population.
Hospital director age breakdown
| Hospital Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Hospital director educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital directors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of hospital directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hospital directors by degree level
| Hospital director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hospital director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospital directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $220,195 annually. With a Master's degree, hospital directors earn a median annual income of $170,116 compared to $139,305 for hospital directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $170,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $139,305 |
| Doctorate Degree | $220,195 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $118,618 |
Hospital director employment statistics
Most hospital directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospital directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital directors work.
Hospital director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Hospital director jobs by company type
Employees with the hospital director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospital directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospital director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 1% |
Hospital director jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospital directors are health care, hospitality and education.
Hospital director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Hospital director turnover and employment statistics
Hospital director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital 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 hospital director tenure
The average hospital director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,382 hospital directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hospital director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Hospital Director | 11.66% | - |
| Disaster Program Manager | 14.16% | 86,281 |
| Career Development Director | 16.20% | 52,670 |
Similar hospital director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Disaster Program Manager | 14.16% | 86,281 |
| Career Development Director | 16.20% | 52,670 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital directors
The most common foreign language among hospital directors is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 11.1%
- Turkish, 7.4%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Other, 22.3%
Hospital director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Turkish | 7.4% |
| Russian | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Other | 22.3% |
