House principal demographics and statistics in the US
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House principal gender statistics
47.6% of house principals are women and 52.4% of house principals are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
House principal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
House principal gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,926
Female income
$79,323
House principal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in house principal positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of house principals are female.
House principal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.92% | 44.08% |
| 2011 | 55.99% | 44.01% |
| 2012 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2013 | 56.59% | 43.41% |
| 2014 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2015 | 54.65% | 45.35% |
| 2016 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2017 | 53.52% | 46.48% |
| 2018 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2019 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
| 2020 | 53.59% | 46.41% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
House principal related jobs gender ratio
We compared house principals 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% |
| House Principal | 52% | 48% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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House principal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among house principals is White, which makes up 72.7% of all house principals. Comparatively, 9.9% of house principals are Black or African American and 9.4% of house principals are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
House principal race
| House principal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
House principal race and ethnicity over time
See how house principal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
House principal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.35% | 11.03% | 3.01% | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 77.05% | 11.04% | 2.53% | 7.15% |
| 2012 | 76.92% | 10.68% | 2.88% | 7.36% |
| 2013 | 76.54% | 10.59% | 2.90% | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 76.06% | 10.21% | 3.42% | 8.12% |
| 2015 | 76.26% | 10.27% | 3.09% | 7.80% |
| 2016 | 75.85% | 9.71% | 3.46% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 75.51% | 9.66% | 3.66% | 9.03% |
| 2018 | 75.55% | 9.82% | 3.59% | 8.81% |
| 2019 | 75.93% | 8.94% | 3.74% | 9.04% |
| 2020 | 74.76% | 8.87% | 3.86% | 8.37% |
| 2021 | 72.68% | 9.87% | 3.51% | 9.44% |
House principal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian house principals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White house principals have the lowest average salary at $84,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,845 |
| White | $84,159 |
| Black or African American | $84,708 |
| Asian | $87,032 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,933 |
Average house principal age
See how the average age of house principals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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House principal 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 |
House principal age breakdown
The average age of house principals is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the house principal population.
House principal age breakdown
| House Principal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
House principal educational attainment
The most common degree for house principals is bachelor's degree, with 41% of house principals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 35% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Master's, 35%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
House principals by degree level
| House principal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Master's | 35% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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House principal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, house principals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $115,761 annually. With a Master's degree, house principals earn a median annual income of $102,188 compared to $85,543 for house principals with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,543 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,761 |
House principal employment statistics
Company size where house principals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where house principals work.
House principal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
House principal jobs by company type
Employees with the house principal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most house principals prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
House principal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 15% |
House principal turnover and employment statistics
House principal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for house principals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
House principal unemployment rate by year
| Year | House principal 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 house principal tenure
The average house principal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 house principals resumes in Zippia's database.
House principal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 31% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
House principal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of house principals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Market Master | 11.54% | 17,348 |
| Emergency Medical Service Manager | 11.66% | 98,768 |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | 16,411 |
| House Principal | 16.21% | - |
Similar house principal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Market Master | 11.54% | 17,348 |
| Emergency Medical Service Manager | 11.66% | 98,768 |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | 16,411 |
Foreign languages spoken by house principals
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
House principal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |