Legislative director demographics and statistics in the US
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Legislative director gender statistics
37.8% of legislative directors are women and 62.2% of legislative directors are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Legislative director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Legislative director gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,906
Female income
$53,879
Legislative director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legislative director positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of legislative directors are female.
Legislative director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2011 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2012 | 72.75% | 27.25% |
| 2013 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2014 | 66.06% | 33.94% |
| 2015 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2016 | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| 2017 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2018 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2019 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2020 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
Legislative director related jobs gender ratio
We compared legislative directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Legislative Director | 62% | 38% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Legislative director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legislative directors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all legislative directors. Comparatively, 9.1% of legislative directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of legislative directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Legislative director race
| Legislative director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Legislative director race and ethnicity over time
See how legislative director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legislative director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.81% | 6.24% | 2.65% | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 81.60% | 7.18% | 3.12% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 81.69% | 8.40% | 3.04% | 5.20% |
| 2013 | 79.69% | 8.59% | 3.74% | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 83.78% | 6.37% | 2.71% | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 78.73% | 7.89% | 3.68% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 77.20% | 7.59% | 3.90% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 78.97% | 5.71% | 4.02% | 9.42% |
| 2018 | 76.15% | 8.17% | 3.93% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 78.86% | 7.01% | 4.19% | 7.76% |
| 2020 | 73.74% | 6.86% | 4.67% | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 74.75% | 5.95% | 5.12% | 9.11% |
Legislative director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,395 |
| White | $63,061 |
| Black or African American | $59,545 |
| Asian | $73,669 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,555 |
Average legislative director age
See how the average age of legislative directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Legislative director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
Legislative director age breakdown
The average age of legislative directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the legislative director population.
Legislative director age breakdown
| Legislative Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Legislative director educational attainment
The most common degree for legislative directors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of legislative directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 14%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Legislative directors by degree level
| Legislative director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Legislative director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,496 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,858 |
Legislative director employment statistics
Most legislative directors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where legislative directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legislative directors work.
Legislative director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Legislative director jobs by company type
Employees with the legislative director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legislative directors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Legislative director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 41% |
Legislative director jobs by industry
The most common industries for legislative directors are government, non profits and education.
Legislative director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Legislative director turnover and employment statistics
Legislative director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legislative directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legislative director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legislative director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average legislative director tenure
The average legislative director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 964 legislative directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Legislative director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Legislative director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legislative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Sales And Marketing Manager | 7.25% | 168,602 |
| Media Services Manager | 9.54% | 86,604 |
| Brand Manager | 9.86% | 127,429 |
| Legislative Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar legislative director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Sales And Marketing Manager | 7.25% | 168,602 |
| Media Services Manager | 9.54% | 86,604 |
| Brand Manager | 9.86% | 127,429 |
Foreign languages spoken by legislative directors
The most common foreign language among legislative directors is Spanish at 62.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 62.2%
- French, 8.1%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- Arabic, 5.4%
- Chinese, 2.7%
- Other, 16.2%
Legislative director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.2% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| Arabic | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Other | 16.2% |
