National leader demographics and statistics in the US
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National leader gender statistics
41.1% of national leaders are women and 58.9% of national leaders are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
National leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
National leader gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,107
Female income
$98,081
National leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in national leader positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of national leaders are female.
National leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2011 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2012 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2013 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2014 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
| 2015 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2016 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
| 2017 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2018 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2019 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2020 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2021 | 58.88% | 41.12% |
National leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared national leaders 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% |
| National Leader | 59% | 41% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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National leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among national leaders is White, which makes up 78.2% of all national leaders. Comparatively, 9.8% of national leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of national leaders are Unknown.
- White, 78.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
National leader race
| National leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
National leader race and ethnicity over time
See how national leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
National leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 82.67% | 3.48% | 3.98% | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 82.66% | 3.47% | 3.88% | 8.11% |
| 2020 | 80.04% | 3.54% | 4.47% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 78.23% | 3.24% | 4.07% | 9.82% |
National leader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown national leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american national leaders have the lowest average salary at $103,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $110,037 |
| White | $107,888 |
| Black or African American | $103,601 |
| Asian | $107,328 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,782 |
Average national leader age
See how the average age of national leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
National leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
National leader age breakdown
The average age of national leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the national leader population.
National leader age breakdown
| National Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
National leader educational attainment
The most common degree for national leaders is bachelor's degree, with 67% of national leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
National leaders by degree level
| National leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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National leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, national leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $124,456 annually. With a Doctorate degree, national leaders earn a median annual income of $120,172 compared to $115,383 for national leaders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $124,456 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $97,729 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,383 |
| Doctorate Degree | $120,172 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,682 |
National leader employment statistics
Most national leaders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where national leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where national leaders work.
National leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
National leader jobs by company type
Employees with the national leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most national leaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
National leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
National leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for national leaders are health care, education and professional.
National leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
National leader turnover and employment statistics
National leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for national leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | National leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 4.53% |
| 2021 | 4.76% |
Average national leader tenure
The average national leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 931 national leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
National leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
National leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of national leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Leader | 7.25% | - |
| Classified Advertising Supervisor | 9.54% | 4,380 |
| Marketing Director | 9.86% | 93,503 |
| Foundation Director | 16.11% | 10,791 |
Similar national leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Classified Advertising Supervisor | 9.54% | 4,380 |
| Marketing Director | 9.86% | 93,503 |
| Foundation Director | 16.11% | 10,791 |
Foreign languages spoken by national leaders
The most common foreign language among national leaders is Spanish at 31.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 31.1%
- French, 17.8%
- Arabic, 8.9%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Dutch, 4.4%
- Other, 31.1%
National leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.1% |
| French | 17.8% |
| Arabic | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Dutch | 4.4% |
| Other | 31.1% |
