Rector demographics and statistics in the US
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Rector gender statistics
40.4% of rectors are women and 59.6% of rectors are men.
- Male, 59.6%
- Female, 40.4%
Rector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.6% |
| Female | 40.4% |
Rector gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,850
Female income
$52,493
Rector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rector positions over time. Currently, 40.4% of rectors are female.
Rector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2011 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2012 | 62.13% | 37.87% |
| 2013 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| 2014 | 63.34% | 36.66% |
| 2015 | 61.28% | 38.72% |
| 2016 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2017 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| 2018 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
| 2019 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2020 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
| 2021 | 59.63% | 40.37% |
Rector related jobs gender ratio
We compared rectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Rector | 60% | 40% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Rector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rectors is White, which makes up 68.2% of all rectors. Comparatively, 11.7% of rectors are Black or African American and 9.0% of rectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.2%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Rector race
| Rector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Rector race and ethnicity over time
See how rector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.27% | 10.27% | 5.24% | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 73.35% | 10.53% | 6.47% | 7.62% |
| 2012 | 74.62% | 10.54% | 5.78% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 74.26% | 10.96% | 5.86% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 73.19% | 10.33% | 6.12% | 8.07% |
| 2015 | 73.79% | 10.91% | 5.79% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 72.40% | 10.96% | 6.96% | 7.95% |
| 2017 | 72.12% | 10.03% | 6.77% | 8.75% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 9.75% | 6.13% | 8.13% |
| 2019 | 72.91% | 10.61% | 6.09% | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 70.34% | 10.51% | 7.38% | 7.97% |
| 2021 | 68.22% | 11.74% | 6.61% | 8.98% |
Rector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,954 |
| White | $56,344 |
| Black or African American | $56,880 |
| Asian | $50,925 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,488 |
Average rector age
See how the average age of rectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Rector age breakdown
The average age of rectors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the rector population.
Rector age breakdown
| Rector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Rector educational attainment
The most common degree for rectors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of rectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 38% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 38%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Rectors by degree level
| Rector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 38% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Rector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,234 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,443 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,314 |
Rector employment statistics
Company size where rectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rectors work.
Rector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 68% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
Rector turnover and employment statistics
Rector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average rector tenure
The average rector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 rectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Rector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Rector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Advisor | 8.30% | 72,536 |
| Parish Worker | 10.45% | 19,329 |
| Assistant Program Manager | 13.09% | 74,897 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Rector | 15.69% | - |
| Junior High Pastor | 16.29% | 12,579 |
| Licensed Social Worker | 19.71% | 66,130 |
Similar rector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Advisor | 8.30% | 72,536 |
| Parish Worker | 10.45% | 19,329 |
| Assistant Program Manager | 13.09% | 74,897 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Junior High Pastor | 16.29% | 12,579 |
| Licensed Social Worker | 19.71% | 66,130 |
Foreign languages spoken by rectors
The most common foreign language among rectors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 16.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
Rector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |