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Residence life coordinator demographics and statistics in the US

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Residence life coordinator gender statistics

57.0% of residence life coordinators are women and 43.0% of residence life coordinators are men.
  • Female, 57.0%
  • Male, 43.0%

Residence life coordinator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female57.0%
Male43.0%

Residence life coordinator gender pay gap

Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$47,165
female-income
Female income
$47,709

Residence life coordinator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residence life coordinator positions over time. Currently, 57.0% of residence life coordinators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Residence life coordinator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201039.04%60.96%
201140.38%59.62%
201242.14%57.86%
201342.06%57.94%
201444.92%55.08%
201545.87%54.13%
201645.10%54.90%
201737.75%62.25%
201833.93%66.07%
201941.12%58.88%
202049.29%50.71%
202143.05%56.95%

Residence life coordinator related jobs gender ratio

We compared residence life coordinators 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 titleMaleFemale
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Residence Life Coordinator43%57%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Residence life coordinator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among residence life coordinators is White, which makes up 57.5% of all residence life coordinators. Comparatively, 15.2% of residence life coordinators are Black or African American and 13.0% of residence life coordinators are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 57.5%
  • Black or African American, 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
  • Asian, 8.0%
  • Unknown, 5.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Residence life coordinator race

Residence life coordinator racePercentages
White57.5%
Black or African American15.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.0%
Asian8.0%
Unknown5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Residence life coordinator race and ethnicity over time

See how residence life coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Residence life coordinator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.03%16.49%5.97%7.82%
201164.76%14.10%7.91%8.87%
201264.76%11.83%6.04%12.64%
201363.92%13.76%7.20%10.67%
201463.62%13.66%6.80%12.67%
201563.28%11.44%7.74%12.72%
201663.14%11.71%8.84%10.91%
201764.44%10.19%7.79%13.37%
201865.66%10.01%7.62%13.28%
201960.37%12.48%9.35%13.08%
202061.42%10.38%8.84%13.16%
202157.47%15.22%7.96%13.05%

Residence life coordinator wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino residence life coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian residence life coordinators have the lowest average salary at $45,542.
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$45,889
White$48,212
Black or African American$46,752
Asian$45,542
Hispanic or Latino$49,546

Average residence life coordinator age

See how the average age of residence life coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Residence life coordinator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown22
White2121.5
Black or African American2121
Asian2322
Hispanic or Latino2124

Residence life coordinator age breakdown

The average age of residence life coordinators is 20-30 years years old, representing 67% of the residence life coordinator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Residence life coordinator age breakdown

Residence Life Coordinator YearsPercentages
40+ years12%
30-40 years7%
20-30 years67%

Residence life coordinator educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 74%
  • Master's, 21%
  • Associate, 2%
  • High School Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Residence life coordinators by degree level

Residence life coordinator degreePercentages
Bachelor's74%
Master's21%
Associate2%
High School Diploma1%
Other Degrees2%

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Residence life coordinator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, residence life coordinators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,199 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, residence life coordinators earn a median annual income of $47,610 compared to $42,678 for residence life coordinators with an High School Diploma degree.
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$42,678
Bachelor's Degree$47,610
Some College/ Associate Degree$48,199

Residence life coordinator employment statistics

Most residence life coordinators work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where residence life coordinators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where residence life coordinators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Residence life coordinator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees20%
1,000 - 10,000 employees33%
> 10,000 employees4%

Residence life coordinator jobs by company type

Employees with the residence life coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residence life coordinators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Residence life coordinator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education89%
Public1%
Private10%

Residence life coordinator jobs by industry

The most common industries for residence life coordinators are education, health care and non profits.

Education

Health Care

Non Profits

Manufacturing

Professional

Residence life coordinator industry statistics

Residence life coordinator turnover and employment statistics

Residence life coordinator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for residence life coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Residence life coordinator unemployment rate by year

YearResidence life coordinator unemployment rate
20106.99%
20114.18%
20124.10%
20135.04%
20142.37%
20152.39%
20161.91%
20172.27%
20181.34%
20191.83%
20202.81%
20212.99%

Average residence life coordinator tenure

The average residence life coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 699 residence life coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Residence life coordinator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years45%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years4%
11+ years3%

Residence life coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of residence life coordinators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
In-Home Childcare Provider4.43%104,415
Research Subject5.80%46,733
Direct Care Provider6.73%117,168
Correction Worker8.12%21,993
Residence Life Coordinator12.72%-
Fitness Coach13.13%22,156

Similar residence life coordinator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
In-Home Childcare Provider4.43%104,415
Research Subject5.80%46,733
Direct Care Provider6.73%117,168
Correction Worker8.12%21,993
Fitness Coach13.13%22,156

Foreign languages spoken by residence life coordinators

The most common foreign language among residence life coordinators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
  • Spanish, 57.1%
  • French, 14.3%
  • German, 7.1%
  • Portuguese, 3.6%
  • Nepali, 3.6%
  • Other, 14.3%

Residence life coordinator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.1%
French14.3%
German7.1%
Portuguese3.6%
Nepali3.6%
Other14.3%

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Residence life coordinator location demographics

The amount you can make as a residence life coordinator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of residence life coordinators is $58,789. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do residence life coordinators earn the most?

Residence life coordinators earn the most in North Dakota, where the average residence life coordinator salary is $60,685. The map here shows where residence life coordinators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Residence Life Coordinators?

By looking through more than 699 resumes, we found that the most popular places for residence life coordinators are Jacksonville, AL and Hartsville, SC.
Number of Residence Life Coordinators

Residence life coordinator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California653$56,730
2Kansas563$42,550
3Alabama539$41,330
4New York444$48,406
5Florida444$41,448
6Texas429$37,650
7Oklahoma418$32,869
8New Mexico312$38,016
9North Carolina310$43,665
10Massachusetts305$47,796
11Pennsylvania287$49,816
12Illinois260$46,286
13Idaho256$42,854
14Ohio218$43,970
15Georgia214$32,694
16Michigan196$41,856
17New Jersey188$50,418
18Tennessee174$35,716
19Maryland173$44,068
20Delaware170$36,224
21Wisconsin162$43,832
22Minnesota159$50,901
23North Dakota146$60,685
24Indiana141$38,348
25Colorado138$46,738
26Missouri136$38,818
27Arizona126$49,339
28South Dakota115$42,977
29Nevada98$42,733
30South Carolina94$38,566
31Kentucky91$34,360
32Oregon89$48,811
33Connecticut86$51,387
34Iowa79$44,210
35Utah66$40,161
36Louisiana64$44,096
37Mississippi64$37,372
38New Hampshire59$42,984
39Arkansas58$35,729
40Nebraska55$40,368
41Rhode Island50$37,185
42District of Columbia35$52,649
43West Virginia33$48,716
44Montana31$44,393
45Alaska29$51,620
46Maine25$55,754
47Wyoming20$47,125
48Hawaii20$44,493
49Vermont17$46,893
50Washington0$59,441
51Virginia0$48,544

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