Residential life director demographics and statistics in the US
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Residential life director gender statistics
41.7% of residential life directors are women and 58.3% of residential life directors are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Residential life director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Residential life director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,396
Female income
$67,192
Residential life director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residential life director positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of residential life directors are female.
Residential life director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2011 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2012 | 57.39% | 42.61% |
| 2013 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| 2014 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2015 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2016 | 60.31% | 39.69% |
| 2017 | 52.86% | 47.14% |
| 2018 | 48.71% | 51.29% |
| 2019 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2020 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2021 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
Residential life director related jobs gender ratio
We compared residential life directors 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% |
| Residential Life Director | 58% | 42% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Residential life director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residential life directors is White, which makes up 55.7% of all residential life directors. Comparatively, 15.4% of residential life directors are Black or African American and 14.6% of residential life directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.7%
- Black or African American, 15.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Residential life director race
| Residential life director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Residential life director race and ethnicity over time
See how residential life director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residential life director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.24% | 16.68% | 5.41% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 62.96% | 14.29% | 7.35% | 10.46% |
| 2012 | 62.96% | 12.02% | 5.48% | 14.24% |
| 2013 | 62.12% | 13.95% | 6.65% | 12.26% |
| 2014 | 61.82% | 13.85% | 6.25% | 14.27% |
| 2015 | 61.48% | 11.63% | 7.19% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 11.90% | 8.28% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 62.64% | 10.38% | 7.23% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 63.86% | 10.20% | 7.07% | 14.88% |
| 2019 | 58.58% | 12.66% | 8.79% | 14.67% |
| 2020 | 59.62% | 10.57% | 8.28% | 14.76% |
| 2021 | 55.68% | 15.41% | 7.40% | 14.64% |
Residential life director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,531 |
| White | $67,928 |
| Black or African American | $65,792 |
| Asian | $64,025 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,883 |
Average residential life director age
See how the average age of residential life directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residential life director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 | |
| White | 21 | 21.5 |
| Black or African American | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 23 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 24 |
Residential life director age breakdown
The average age of residential life directors is 20-30 years years old, representing 67% of the residential life director population.
Residential life director age breakdown
| Residential Life Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 7% |
| 20-30 years | 67% |
Residential life director educational attainment
The most common degree for residential life directors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of residential life directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Residential life directors by degree level
| Residential life director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Residential life director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,847 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,048 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,909 |
Residential life director employment statistics
Most residential life directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where residential life directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residential life directors work.
Residential life director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Residential life director jobs by company type
Employees with the residential life director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residential life directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Residential life director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
Residential life director jobs by industry
The most common industries for residential life directors are education, non profits and government.
Residential life director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Residential life director turnover and employment statistics
Residential life director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residential life directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residential life director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residential life director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.10% |
| 2013 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average residential life director tenure
The average residential life director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 314 residential life directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Residential life director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Residential life director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residential life 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Attendant | 4.43% | 45,056 |
| Shine Worker | 5.80% | 20,434 |
| Direct Care Professional | 6.73% | 122,720 |
| Activities Counselor | 8.12% | 31,248 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | - |
| Exercise Science Instructor | 13.13% | 30,055 |
Similar residential life director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Attendant | 4.43% | 45,056 |
| Shine Worker | 5.80% | 20,434 |
| Direct Care Professional | 6.73% | 122,720 |
| Activities Counselor | 8.12% | 31,248 |
| Exercise Science Instructor | 13.13% | 30,055 |
Foreign languages spoken by residential life directors
The most common foreign language among residential life directors is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hawaiian at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Hawaiian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Greek, 12.5%
- Polish, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Residential life director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Hawaiian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Greek | 12.5% |
| Polish | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |