Housing director demographics and statistics in the US
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Housing director gender statistics
58.8% of housing directors are women and 41.2% of housing directors are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Housing director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Housing director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,397
Female income
$58,276
Housing director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in housing director positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of housing directors are female.
Housing director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2011 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2012 | 47.66% | 52.34% |
| 2013 | 47.54% | 52.46% |
| 2014 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2015 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2016 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2017 | 43.98% | 56.02% |
| 2018 | 43.56% | 56.44% |
| 2019 | 43.97% | 56.03% |
| 2020 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
| 2021 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
Housing director related jobs gender ratio
We compared housing 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% |
| Housing Director | 41% | 59% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Housing director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among housing directors is White, which makes up 62.4% of all housing directors. Comparatively, 14.5% of housing directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of housing directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Housing director race
| Housing director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Housing director race and ethnicity over time
See how housing director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Housing director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.77% | 11.30% | 3.64% | 10.81% |
| 2011 | 70.70% | 11.32% | 3.72% | 11.22% |
| 2012 | 71.77% | 10.60% | 3.25% | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 71.47% | 11.10% | 3.61% | 10.86% |
| 2014 | 69.32% | 11.68% | 3.93% | 11.74% |
| 2015 | 70.28% | 10.98% | 4.03% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | 70.43% | 9.91% | 4.66% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 69.97% | 10.17% | 4.19% | 11.82% |
| 2018 | 70.34% | 9.96% | 4.27% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 66.76% | 10.80% | 4.76% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 11.13% | 3.89% | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 62.43% | 11.64% | 5.17% | 14.49% |
Housing director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian housing directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown housing directors have the lowest average salary at $59,510.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,510 |
| White | $62,881 |
| Black or African American | $61,456 |
| Asian | $66,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,976 |
Average housing director age
See how the average age of housing directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Housing director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Housing director age breakdown
The average age of housing directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the housing director population.
Housing director age breakdown
| Housing Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Housing director educational attainment
The most common degree for housing directors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of housing 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 12%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Housing directors by degree level
| Housing director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Housing director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, housing directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $83,899 annually. With a Master's degree, housing directors earn a median annual income of $76,846 compared to $62,024 for housing directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,024 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,899 |
Housing director employment statistics
Most housing directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where housing directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where housing directors work.
Housing director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Housing director jobs by company type
Employees with the housing director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most housing directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Housing director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 17% |
Housing director jobs by industry
The most common industries for housing directors are education, non profits and health care.
Housing director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Housing director turnover and employment statistics
Housing director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for housing directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Housing director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Housing director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average housing director tenure
The average housing director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,103 housing directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Housing director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Housing director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of housing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Real Estate Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,675 |
| Director Of Sports Medicine | 11.66% | 32,686 |
| Housing Director | 14.16% | - |
| Special Education Administrator | 16.20% | 67,504 |
Similar housing director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Real Estate Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,675 |
| Director Of Sports Medicine | 11.66% | 32,686 |
| Special Education Administrator | 16.20% | 67,504 |
Foreign languages spoken by housing directors
The most common foreign language among housing directors is Spanish at 50.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.6%
- French, 15.2%
- Russian, 6.3%
- German, 5.1%
- Greek, 2.5%
- Other, 20.3%
Housing director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.6% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Greek | 2.5% |
| Other | 20.3% |
