Project development director demographics and statistics in the US
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Project development director gender statistics
29.0% of project development directors are women and 71.0% of project development directors are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Project development director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Project development director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,658
Female income
$100,347
Project development director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in project development director positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of project development directors are female.
Project development director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
| 2011 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2012 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2013 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2014 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2015 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2016 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
| 2017 | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 2018 | 73.94% | 26.06% |
| 2019 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2020 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2021 | 70.98% | 29.02% |
Project development director related jobs gender ratio
We compared project development 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% |
| Project Development Director | 71% | 29% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Project development director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among project development directors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all project development directors. Comparatively, 12.5% of project development directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of project development directors are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Project development director race
| Project development director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Project development director race and ethnicity over time
See how project development director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Project development director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.05% | 7.30% | 6.49% | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 74.27% | 7.37% | 6.45% | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 73.38% | 7.37% | 6.77% | 10.23% |
| 2013 | 73.31% | 7.06% | 7.25% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 72.42% | 7.30% | 7.30% | 10.61% |
| 2015 | 71.81% | 7.45% | 7.56% | 10.80% |
| 2016 | 71.79% | 7.23% | 7.58% | 10.80% |
| 2017 | 70.88% | 7.24% | 8.17% | 11.12% |
| 2018 | 70.93% | 7.11% | 8.11% | 11.21% |
| 2019 | 70.37% | 7.01% | 8.04% | 11.90% |
| 2020 | 67.82% | 7.18% | 8.31% | 12.04% |
| 2021 | 65.87% | 7.47% | 8.82% | 12.50% |
Project development director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian project development directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american project development directors have the lowest average salary at $103,921.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,809 |
| White | $110,691 |
| Black or African American | $103,921 |
| Asian | $122,827 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $107,930 |
Average project development director age
See how the average age of project development directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Project development director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Project development director age breakdown
The average age of project development directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the project development director population.
Project development director age breakdown
| Project Development Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Project development director educational attainment
The most common degree for project development directors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of project development directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Project development directors by degree level
| Project development director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Project development director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, project development directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $146,730 annually. With a Master's degree, project development directors earn a median annual income of $137,827 compared to $121,071 for project development directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $137,827 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,338 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $121,071 |
| Doctorate Degree | $146,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,698 |
Project development director employment statistics
Most project development directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where project development directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where project development directors work.
Project development director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Project development director jobs by company type
Employees with the project development director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most project development directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Project development director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 8% |
Project development director jobs by industry
The most common industries for project development directors are non profits, health care and education.
Project development director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Project development director turnover and employment statistics
Project development director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for project development directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Project development director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Project development director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average project development director tenure
The average project development director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 482 project development directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Project development director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Project development director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Project Development Director | 9.67% | - |
| Homeowner Association Manager | 11.54% | 7,540 |
| Hospice Director | 11.66% | 39,868 |
| Grant Manager | 14.16% | 7,726 |
Similar project development director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Homeowner Association Manager | 11.54% | 7,540 |
| Hospice Director | 11.66% | 39,868 |
| Grant Manager | 14.16% | 7,726 |
Foreign languages spoken by project development directors
The most common foreign language among project development directors is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 17.6%
- Portuguese, 11.8%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Project development director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Portuguese | 11.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
