Professional development director demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional development director gender statistics
65.8% of professional development directors are women and 34.2% of professional development directors are men.
- Female, 65.8%
- Male, 34.2%
Professional development director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.8% |
| Male | 34.2% |
Professional development director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,370
Female income
$94,906
Professional development director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional development director positions over time. Currently, 65.8% of professional development directors are female.
Professional development director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
| 2011 | 41.09% | 58.91% |
| 2012 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2013 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2014 | 40.07% | 59.93% |
| 2015 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
| 2016 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2017 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
| 2018 | 40.04% | 59.96% |
| 2019 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2020 | 30.63% | 69.37% |
| 2021 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
Professional development director related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional development directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Professional Development Director | 34% | 66% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Professional development director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional development directors is White, which makes up 62.7% of all professional development directors. Comparatively, 15.9% of professional development directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of professional development directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Professional development director race
| Professional development director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Professional development director race and ethnicity over time
See how professional development director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional development director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.23% | 14.17% | 3.10% | 9.87% |
| 2011 | 72.70% | 10.23% | 3.36% | 10.97% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 12.22% | 3.97% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 71.70% | 10.56% | 2.98% | 12.54% |
| 2014 | 66.17% | 11.80% | 5.04% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 66.03% | 13.34% | 4.29% | 12.54% |
| 2016 | 67.13% | 14.02% | 4.21% | 11.72% |
| 2017 | 68.50% | 11.76% | 4.56% | 12.28% |
| 2018 | 69.46% | 11.59% | 5.45% | 11.03% |
| 2019 | 65.05% | 13.66% | 4.89% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 67.35% | 10.06% | 3.12% | 15.02% |
| 2021 | 62.66% | 11.34% | 4.14% | 15.90% |
Professional development director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional development directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professional development directors have the lowest average salary at $90,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,783 |
| White | $104,086 |
| Black or African American | $90,957 |
| Asian | $108,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,465 |
Average professional development director age
See how the average age of professional development directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional development director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Asian | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 41 |
Professional development director age breakdown
The average age of professional development directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the professional development director population.
Professional development director age breakdown
| Professional Development Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Professional development director educational attainment
The most common degree for professional development directors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of professional development directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Professional development directors by degree level
| Professional development director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Professional development director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional development directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,004 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional development directors earn a median annual income of $109,951 compared to $91,293 for professional development directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,004 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,049 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,293 |
Professional development director employment statistics
Most professional development directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where professional development directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional development directors work.
Professional development director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Professional development director jobs by company type
Employees with the professional development director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional development directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Professional development director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 6% |
Professional development director jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional development directors are education, non profits and health care.
Professional development director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Professional development director turnover and employment statistics
Professional development director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional development directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional development director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional development director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 5.38% |
| 2013 | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 3.54% |
| 2016 | 3.11% |
| 2017 | 3.78% |
| 2018 | 2.60% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 4.24% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average professional development director tenure
The average professional development director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,305 professional development directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional development director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Professional development director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 4.78% | 83,491 |
| Harbor Department Manager | 5.19% | 30,975 |
| Assurance Manager | 10.51% | 78,670 |
| Chief Science Officer | 11.01% | 69,119 |
| Manager Of Purchasing & Materials | 11.39% | 23,173 |
| Professional Development Director | 17.60% | - |
| Generalist | 17.78% | 8,585 |
Similar professional development director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 4.78% | 83,491 |
| Harbor Department Manager | 5.19% | 30,975 |
| Assurance Manager | 10.51% | 78,670 |
| Chief Science Officer | 11.01% | 69,119 |
| Manager Of Purchasing & Materials | 11.39% | 23,173 |
| Generalist | 17.78% | 8,585 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional development directors
The most common foreign language among professional development directors is Spanish at 40.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 40.5%
- French, 17.9%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 24.8%
Professional development director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.5% |
| French | 17.9% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 24.8% |
