Recreation superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Recreation superintendent gender statistics
36.6% of recreation superintendents are women and 63.4% of recreation superintendents are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Recreation superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Recreation superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,965
Female income
$47,735
Recreation superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recreation superintendent positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of recreation superintendents are female.
Recreation superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
| 2011 | 66.92% | 33.08% |
| 2012 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2013 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2014 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2015 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| 2016 | 69.99% | 30.01% |
| 2017 | 71.13% | 28.87% |
| 2018 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2019 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2020 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
| 2021 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
Recreation superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared recreation superintendents 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% |
| Recreation Superintendent | 63% | 37% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Recreation superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recreation superintendents is White, which makes up 62.0% of all recreation superintendents. Comparatively, 14.0% of recreation superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of recreation superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Recreation superintendent race
| Recreation superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Recreation superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how recreation superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recreation superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.66% | 11.58% | 3.53% | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 71.49% | 11.87% | 3.36% | 10.76% |
| 2012 | 69.02% | 12.43% | 3.38% | 11.86% |
| 2013 | 68.07% | 12.16% | 3.88% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 68.54% | 12.09% | 3.76% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 67.31% | 11.84% | 4.61% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | 67.54% | 11.39% | 4.18% | 13.41% |
| 2017 | 67.97% | 10.97% | 4.74% | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 64.93% | 13.37% | 4.30% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 64.95% | 13.42% | 4.53% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 59.51% | 14.06% | 5.97% | 13.76% |
| 2021 | 61.99% | 12.71% | 5.08% | 13.98% |
Recreation superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino recreation superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recreation superintendents have the lowest average salary at $47,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,871 |
| White | $50,438 |
| Black or African American | $47,240 |
| Asian | $50,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,507 |
Average recreation superintendent age
See how the average age of recreation superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Recreation superintendent 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 |
Recreation superintendent age breakdown
The average age of recreation superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the recreation superintendent population.
Recreation superintendent age breakdown
| Recreation Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Recreation superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for recreation superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 70% of recreation superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Recreation superintendents by degree level
| Recreation superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Recreation superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recreation superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,271 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recreation superintendents earn a median annual income of $55,562 compared to $51,087 for recreation superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,271 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,085 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,562 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,087 |
Recreation superintendent employment statistics
Company size where recreation superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recreation superintendents work.
Recreation superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Recreation superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for recreation superintendents are government, hospitality and professional.
Recreation superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 57% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Recreation superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Recreation superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recreation superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recreation superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recreation superintendent 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 recreation superintendent tenure
The average recreation superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 160 recreation superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Recreation superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Recreation superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recreation superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Aide | 4.43% | 168,475 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | 3,835 |
| Companion | 6.73% | 75,753 |
| Recreation Superintendent | 8.12% | - |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Physical Fitness Trainer | 13.13% | 75,875 |
Similar recreation superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Aide | 4.43% | 168,475 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | 3,835 |
| Companion | 6.73% | 75,753 |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Physical Fitness Trainer | 13.13% | 75,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by recreation superintendents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Recreation superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
