Parks recreation coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Parks recreation coordinator gender statistics
36.6% of parks recreation coordinators are women and 63.4% of parks recreation coordinators are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Parks recreation coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Parks recreation coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,504
Female income
$39,884
Parks recreation coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parks recreation coordinator positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of parks recreation coordinators are female.
Parks recreation coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 33.09% |
| 2012 | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 2013 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
| 2014 | 68.72% | 31.28% |
| 2015 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2016 | 69.98% | 30.02% |
| 2017 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2018 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
| 2019 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2020 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
| 2021 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
Parks recreation coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared parks recreation coordinators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Parks Recreation Coordinator | 63% | 37% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Parks recreation coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parks recreation coordinators is White, which makes up 62.1% of all parks recreation coordinators. Comparatively, 15.2% of parks recreation coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of parks recreation coordinators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Parks recreation coordinator race
| Parks recreation coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Parks recreation coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how parks recreation coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parks recreation coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.74% | 10.29% | 3.53% | 12.57% |
| 2011 | 71.57% | 10.58% | 3.36% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 69.11% | 11.15% | 3.38% | 13.07% |
| 2013 | 68.15% | 10.87% | 3.88% | 13.88% |
| 2014 | 68.63% | 10.80% | 3.76% | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 67.39% | 10.55% | 4.61% | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 67.62% | 10.10% | 4.18% | 14.61% |
| 2017 | 68.05% | 9.68% | 4.74% | 13.89% |
| 2018 | 65.01% | 12.08% | 4.31% | 14.53% |
| 2019 | 65.03% | 12.13% | 4.53% | 14.40% |
| 2020 | 59.59% | 12.77% | 5.97% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 62.07% | 11.42% | 5.08% | 15.18% |
Parks recreation coordinator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino parks recreation coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american parks recreation coordinators have the lowest average salary at $39,523.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,710 |
| White | $41,847 |
| Black or African American | $39,523 |
| Asian | $42,204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,340 |
Average parks recreation coordinator age
See how the average age of parks recreation coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Parks recreation coordinator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Parks recreation coordinator age breakdown
The average age of parks recreation coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the parks recreation coordinator population.
Parks recreation coordinator age breakdown
| Parks Recreation Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Parks recreation coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for parks recreation coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 65% of parks recreation coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Parks recreation coordinators by degree level
| Parks recreation coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Parks recreation coordinator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parks recreation coordinators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,171 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, parks recreation coordinators earn a median annual income of $45,531 compared to $42,316 for parks recreation coordinators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,171 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,316 |
Parks recreation coordinator employment statistics
Most parks recreation coordinators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where parks recreation coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parks recreation coordinators work.
Parks recreation coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Parks recreation coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the parks recreation coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parks recreation coordinators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Parks recreation coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 63% |
Parks recreation coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for parks recreation coordinators are government, hospitality and professional.
Parks recreation coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 60% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Parks recreation coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Parks recreation coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parks recreation coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parks recreation coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parks recreation coordinator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average parks recreation coordinator tenure
The average parks recreation coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 parks recreation coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Parks recreation coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Parks recreation coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parks recreation coordinators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private Household Worker | 4.43% | 25,363 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Sitter | 6.73% | 85,152 |
| Parks Recreation Coordinator | 8.12% | - |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Fitness And Wellness Instructor | 13.13% | 35,640 |
Similar parks recreation coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Private Household Worker | 4.43% | 25,363 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Sitter | 6.73% | 85,152 |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Fitness And Wellness Instructor | 13.13% | 35,640 |
Foreign languages spoken by parks recreation coordinators
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Parks recreation coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |