Nutrition director demographics and statistics in the US
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Nutrition director gender statistics
75.2% of nutrition directors are women and 24.8% of nutrition directors are men.
- Female, 75.2%
- Male, 24.8%
Nutrition director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.2% |
| Male | 24.8% |
Nutrition director gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,968
Female income
$77,106
Nutrition director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition director positions over time. Currently, 75.2% of nutrition directors are female.
Nutrition director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.33% | 71.67% |
| 2011 | 26.79% | 73.21% |
| 2012 | 28.02% | 71.98% |
| 2013 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2014 | 27.22% | 72.78% |
| 2015 | 27.64% | 72.36% |
| 2016 | 26.32% | 73.68% |
| 2017 | 26.17% | 73.83% |
| 2018 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2019 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2020 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
| 2021 | 24.82% | 75.18% |
Nutrition director related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition 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% |
| Nutrition Director | 25% | 75% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Nutrition director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition directors is White, which makes up 61.0% of all nutrition directors. Comparatively, 14.5% of nutrition directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of nutrition directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Nutrition director race
| Nutrition director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Nutrition director race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.27% | 11.03% | 6.61% | 10.26% |
| 2011 | 70.54% | 10.76% | 6.11% | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.15% | 6.50% | 11.21% |
| 2013 | 68.90% | 11.56% | 6.87% | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 67.94% | 11.82% | 6.87% | 11.20% |
| 2015 | 67.44% | 11.43% | 7.09% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | 67.08% | 10.90% | 7.12% | 12.38% |
| 2017 | 67.56% | 10.31% | 7.03% | 12.56% |
| 2018 | 65.62% | 11.26% | 7.42% | 13.11% |
| 2019 | 67.68% | 10.17% | 6.98% | 12.63% |
| 2020 | 64.87% | 10.36% | 6.91% | 13.11% |
| 2021 | 61.03% | 11.43% | 8.04% | 14.50% |
Nutrition director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nutrition directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutrition directors have the lowest average salary at $83,039.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,955 |
| White | $89,756 |
| Black or African American | $83,039 |
| Asian | $97,372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,445 |
Average nutrition director age
See how the average age of nutrition directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nutrition 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 |
Nutrition director age breakdown
The average age of nutrition directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the nutrition director population.
Nutrition director age breakdown
| Nutrition Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Nutrition director educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition directors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of nutrition directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Nutrition directors by degree level
| Nutrition director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Nutrition director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nutrition directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $149,985 annually. With a Master's degree, nutrition directors earn a median annual income of $111,981 compared to $89,304 for nutrition directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,304 |
| Doctorate Degree | $149,985 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,440 |
Nutrition director employment statistics
Most nutrition directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nutrition directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition directors work.
Nutrition director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Nutrition director jobs by company type
Employees with the nutrition director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutrition directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nutrition director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 8% |
Nutrition director jobs by industry
The most common industries for nutrition directors are health care, education and non profits.
Nutrition director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Education | 24% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Nutrition director turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition 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 nutrition director tenure
The average nutrition director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 635 nutrition directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Nutrition director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Project Manager | 4.08% | 102,882 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Nutrition Director | 11.66% | - |
| Social Service Agency Director | 14.16% | 33,706 |
| Director Of Distance Learning | 16.20% | 22,232 |
Similar nutrition director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Project Manager | 4.08% | 102,882 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Social Service Agency Director | 14.16% | 33,706 |
| Director Of Distance Learning | 16.20% | 22,232 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutrition directors
The most common foreign language among nutrition directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Turkish, 7.1%
- Greek, 7.1%
- Other, 7.2%
Nutrition director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Turkish | 7.1% |
| Greek | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.2% |
