Research group director demographics and statistics in the US
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Research group director gender statistics
43.5% of research group directors are women and 56.5% of research group directors are men.
- Male, 56.5%
- Female, 43.5%
Research group director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.5% |
| Female | 43.5% |
Research group director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,489
Female income
$95,052
Research group director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research group director positions over time. Currently, 43.5% of research group directors are female.
Research group director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2011 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
| 2012 | 63.40% | 36.60% |
| 2013 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2014 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2015 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2016 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2017 | 58.51% | 41.49% |
| 2018 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2019 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2020 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2021 | 56.48% | 43.52% |
Research group director related jobs gender ratio
We compared research group directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Research Group Director | 56% | 44% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Research group director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research group directors is White, which makes up 53.3% of all research group directors. Comparatively, 26.3% of research group directors are Asian and 9.7% of research group directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.3%
- Asian, 26.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research group director race
| Research group director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Asian | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research group director race and ethnicity over time
See how research group director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research group director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.54% | 5.27% | 28.89% | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 55.29% | 5.70% | 29.36% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 56.11% | 5.49% | 28.53% | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 56.69% | 5.59% | 27.14% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | 56.37% | 5.93% | 27.74% | 6.89% |
| 2015 | 56.50% | 5.37% | 28.53% | 6.84% |
| 2016 | 55.86% | 5.16% | 27.33% | 9.03% |
| 2017 | 55.99% | 6.03% | 26.83% | 7.96% |
| 2018 | 55.10% | 5.78% | 27.68% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 56.49% | 5.43% | 26.89% | 8.46% |
| 2020 | 54.62% | 5.04% | 27.17% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 53.30% | 6.43% | 26.33% | 9.67% |
Research group director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,985 |
| White | $96,769 |
| Black or African American | $94,516 |
| Asian | $96,182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,098 |
Average research group director age
See how the average age of research group directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research group director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Research group director age breakdown
The average age of research group directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the research group director population.
Research group director age breakdown
| Research Group Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Research group director educational attainment
The most common degree for research group directors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of research group 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 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Research group directors by degree level
| Research group director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Research group director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,703 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,171 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,297 |
Research group director employment statistics
Most research group directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where research group directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research group directors work.
Research group director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Research group director jobs by company type
Employees with the research group director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research group directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Research group director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 2% |
Research group director jobs by industry
The most common industries for research group directors are education, finance and media.
Research group director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Research group director turnover and employment statistics
Research group director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research group directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research group director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research group director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average research group director tenure
The average research group director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 263 research group directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Research group director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Research group director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research group 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Management Specialist | 8.40% | 67,666 |
| Research Group Director | 8.45% | - |
| Entomologist | 9.74% | 2,898 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Similar research group director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Management Specialist | 8.40% | 67,666 |
| Entomologist | 9.74% | 2,898 |
| Research Soil Scientist | 19.06% | 82,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by research group directors
The most common foreign language among research group directors is French at 23.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 21.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 13.2%.
- French, 23.7%
- Spanish, 21.1%
- Mandarin, 13.2%
- Chinese, 7.9%
- German, 7.9%
- Other, 26.2%
Research group director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 23.7% |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
| Mandarin | 13.2% |
| Chinese | 7.9% |
| German | 7.9% |
| Other | 26.2% |