Public works director demographics and statistics in the US
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Public works director gender statistics
8.6% of public works directors are women and 91.4% of public works directors are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Public works director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Public works director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,766
Female income
$76,995
Public works director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public works director positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of public works directors are female.
Public works director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2014 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2016 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2017 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2019 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2020 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2021 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
Public works director related jobs gender ratio
We compared public works 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 Works Director | 91% | 9% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Public works director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public works directors is White, which makes up 76.7% of all public works directors. Comparatively, 7.6% of public works directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of public works directors are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Public works director race
| Public works director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Public works director race and ethnicity over time
See how public works director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public works director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.28% | 3.28% | 5.63% | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 83.47% | 3.68% | 5.25% | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 82.71% | 3.61% | 5.80% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 82.97% | 3.41% | 5.90% | 5.85% |
| 2014 | 83.00% | 3.54% | 5.54% | 6.17% |
| 2015 | 82.95% | 3.41% | 5.52% | 6.17% |
| 2016 | 82.60% | 3.32% | 6.09% | 6.00% |
| 2017 | 81.24% | 3.48% | 6.62% | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 80.74% | 3.32% | 6.83% | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 81.87% | 3.02% | 6.56% | 6.66% |
| 2020 | 78.49% | 3.51% | 7.03% | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 76.75% | 3.67% | 7.48% | 7.57% |
Public works director wage gap by race
According to our data, white public works directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public works directors have the lowest average salary at $82,399.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,685 |
| White | $86,915 |
| Black or African American | $82,399 |
| Asian | $86,362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,550 |
Average public works director age
See how the average age of public works directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public works 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 works director age breakdown
The average age of public works directors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the public works director population.
Public works director age breakdown
| Public Works Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Public works director educational attainment
The most common degree for public works directors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of public works directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Public works directors by degree level
| Public works director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Public works director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public works directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,619 annually. With a Doctorate degree, public works directors earn a median annual income of $99,606 compared to $92,745 for public works directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,745 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,606 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,057 |
Public works director employment statistics
Most public works directors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public works directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public works directors work.
Public works director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Public works director jobs by company type
Employees with the public works director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public works directors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Public works director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 77% |
Public works director jobs by industry
The most common industries for public works directors are government, non profits and professional.
Public works director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 77% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Public works director turnover and employment statistics
Public works director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public works directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public works director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public works 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 works director tenure
The average public works director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 926 public works directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public works director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Public works director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public works 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Manager, Project Management | 8.41% | 263,655 |
| Director Of Sales And Marketing | 9.38% | 132,459 |
| General Manager/Director | 9.63% | 223,160 |
| Public Works Director | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar public works director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Manager, Project Management | 8.41% | 263,655 |
| Director Of Sales And Marketing | 9.38% | 132,459 |
| General Manager/Director | 9.63% | 223,160 |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by public works directors
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Italian, 11.1%
Public works director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
