Public service director demographics and statistics in the US
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Public service director gender statistics
47.5% of public service directors are women and 52.5% of public service directors are men.
- Male, 52.5%
- Female, 47.5%
Public service director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.5% |
| Female | 47.5% |
Public service director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,343
Female income
$74,692
Public service director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public service director positions over time. Currently, 47.5% of public service directors are female.
Public service director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2011 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2012 | 59.95% | 40.05% |
| 2013 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| 2014 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2015 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2016 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2017 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
| 2018 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2019 | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| 2020 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2021 | 52.51% | 47.49% |
Public service director related jobs gender ratio
We compared public service directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Public Service Director | 53% | 47% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Public service director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public service directors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all public service directors. Comparatively, 7.9% of public service directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of public service directors are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Public service director race
| Public service director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Public service director race and ethnicity over time
See how public service director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public service director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.51% | 3.42% | 5.91% | 6.37% |
| 2011 | 82.70% | 3.81% | 5.53% | 5.98% |
| 2012 | 81.94% | 3.74% | 6.08% | 6.44% |
| 2013 | 82.20% | 3.55% | 6.18% | 6.18% |
| 2014 | 82.23% | 3.68% | 5.82% | 6.51% |
| 2015 | 82.17% | 3.55% | 5.80% | 6.50% |
| 2016 | 81.83% | 3.45% | 6.37% | 6.34% |
| 2017 | 80.47% | 3.61% | 6.90% | 6.91% |
| 2018 | 79.97% | 3.45% | 7.11% | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 81.10% | 3.16% | 6.85% | 6.99% |
| 2020 | 77.72% | 3.64% | 7.31% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 75.97% | 3.81% | 7.77% | 7.90% |
Public service director wage gap by race
According to our data, white public service directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public service directors have the lowest average salary at $80,012.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,279 |
| White | $84,461 |
| Black or African American | $80,012 |
| Asian | $83,917 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,131 |
Average public service director age
See how the average age of public service directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public service director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Public service director age breakdown
The average age of public service directors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the public service director population.
Public service director age breakdown
| Public Service Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Public service director educational attainment
The most common degree for public service directors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of public service directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public service directors by degree level
| Public service director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public service director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public service directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,996 annually. With a Doctorate degree, public service directors earn a median annual income of $96,984 compared to $90,211 for public service directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,211 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,984 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,785 |
Public service director employment statistics
Most public service directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where public service directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public service directors work.
Public service director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Public service director jobs by company type
Employees with the public service director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public service directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public service director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 27% |
Public service director jobs by industry
The most common industries for public service directors are media, government and education.
Public service director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 25% |
| Government | 24% |
| Education | 18% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Public service director turnover and employment statistics
Public service director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public service directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public service director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public service director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average public service director tenure
The average public service director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 public service directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public service director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Public service director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public service 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 | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Senior Project Manager | 8.41% | 183,210 |
| Business Account Manager | 9.38% | 212,532 |
| Store Owner | 9.63% | 189,283 |
| Public Service Director | 11.54% | - |
| Personnel Manager | 13.02% | 14,803 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar public service director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Senior Project Manager | 8.41% | 183,210 |
| Business Account Manager | 9.38% | 212,532 |
| Store Owner | 9.63% | 189,283 |
| Personnel Manager | 13.02% | 14,803 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by public service directors
The most common foreign language among public service directors is Spanish at 34.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- Spanish, 34.6%
- Korean, 15.4%
- Chinese, 11.5%
- Hebrew, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 23.1%
Public service director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.6% |
| Korean | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 11.5% |
| Hebrew | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.1% |
