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Senior project director demographics and statistics in the US

Senior project director demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior project director demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior project director estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior project directors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 8,472 senior project directors currently employed in the United States.
  • 41.5% of all senior project directors are women, while 58.5% are men.
  • The average senior project director age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior project directors is White (65.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.6%), Asian (8.9%) and Black or African American (7.5%).
  • Senior project directors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for senior project directors.
  • 10% of all senior project directors are LGBT.
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Senior project director gender statistics

41.5% of senior project directors are women and 58.5% of senior project directors are men.
  • Male, 58.5%
  • Female, 41.5%

Senior project director gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male58.5%
Female41.5%

Senior project director gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$100,391
female-income
Female income
$92,167

Senior project director gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior project director positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of senior project directors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior project director gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201064.16%35.84%
201164.49%35.51%
201264.08%35.92%
201364.72%35.28%
201463.62%36.38%
201563.42%36.58%
201663.00%37.00%
201762.23%37.77%
201862.06%37.94%
201959.85%40.15%
202059.81%40.19%
202158.50%41.50%

Senior project director related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior project directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Senior Project Director59%41%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Senior project director demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior project directors is White, which makes up 65.6% of all senior project directors. Comparatively, 12.6% of senior project directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of senior project directors are Asian.
  • White, 65.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
  • Asian, 8.9%
  • Black or African American, 7.5%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Senior project director race

Senior project director racePercentages
White65.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.6%
Asian8.9%
Black or African American7.5%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Senior project director race and ethnicity over time

See how senior project director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior project director race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.80%7.36%6.56%10.16%
201174.02%7.43%6.52%9.79%
201273.13%7.43%6.83%10.34%
201373.06%7.12%7.31%10.25%
201472.17%7.36%7.37%10.73%
201571.57%7.52%7.62%10.91%
201671.55%7.29%7.64%10.92%
201770.63%7.31%8.23%11.23%
201870.69%7.17%8.18%11.32%
201970.12%7.07%8.10%12.01%
202067.57%7.25%8.37%12.15%
202165.62%7.53%8.89%12.61%

Senior project director wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior project directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior project directors have the lowest average salary at $95,029.
$111,000
$108,000
$105,000
$102,000
$99,000
$96,000
$93,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$98,923
White$100,417
Black or African American$95,029
Asian$109,972
Hispanic or Latino$98,225

Average senior project director age

See how the average age of senior project directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior project director age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4948
Unknown4644
Asian4342
Hispanic or Latino4443
White4847
American Indian and Alaska Native4849

Senior project director age breakdown

The average age of senior project directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the senior project director population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior project director age breakdown

Senior Project Director YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years5%

Senior project director educational attainment

The most common degree for senior project directors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of senior project directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 3%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 3%
  • Doctorate, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Senior project directors by degree level

Senior project director degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Master's20%
Associate3%
Doctorate3%
Other Degrees3%

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Senior project director wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior project directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $128,456 annually. With a Master's degree, senior project directors earn a median annual income of $121,620 compared to $108,597 for senior project directors with an Bachelor's degree.
$131,000
$122,000
$113,000
$104,000
$95,000
$86,000
$77,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$121,620
High School Diploma or Less$85,707
Bachelor's Degree$108,597
Doctorate Degree$128,456
Some College/ Associate Degree$90,038

Senior project director employment statistics

Most senior project directors work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where senior project directors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior project directors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior project director jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees28%

Senior project director jobs by company type

Employees with the senior project director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior project directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior project director jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public33%
Private56%
Government4%

Senior project director jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior project directors are professional, technology and education.

Professional

Technology

Fortune 500

Education

Media

Senior project director turnover and employment statistics

Senior project director unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior project directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior project director unemployment rate by year

YearSenior project director unemployment rate
20104.97%
20114.42%
20123.85%
20133.27%
20142.84%
20152.50%
20162.36%
20172.12%
20182.02%
20191.92%
20203.30%
20213.33%

Average senior project director tenure

The average senior project director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 993 senior project directors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior project director tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year8%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years6%
11+ years13%

Senior project director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior project directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Land Development Manager4.08%67,359
Mutuel Department Manager8.19%31,038
Funeral Planner9.30%14,997
Senior Project Director9.67%-
Lease Administrator11.54%51,539
Unit Director11.66%41,585
Program Officer14.16%118,383

Similar senior project director jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Land Development Manager4.08%67,359
Mutuel Department Manager8.19%31,038
Funeral Planner9.30%14,997
Lease Administrator11.54%51,539
Unit Director11.66%41,585
Program Officer14.16%118,383

Foreign languages spoken by senior project directors

The most common foreign language among senior project directors is Spanish at 39.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
  • Spanish, 39.5%
  • French, 10.5%
  • Italian, 7.9%
  • Portuguese, 5.3%
  • Chinese, 5.3%
  • Other, 31.5%

Senior project director languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish39.5%
French10.5%
Italian7.9%
Portuguese5.3%
Chinese5.3%
Other31.5%

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Senior project director location demographics

Where do senior project directors earn the most?

Senior project directors earn the most in Alaska, where the average senior project director salary is $157,803. The map here shows where senior project directors 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 Senior Project Directors?

By looking through more than 993 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior project directors are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Senior Project Directors

Senior project director jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,873$135,357
2Texas1,990$117,312
3New York1,826$91,801
4Georgia1,657$109,763
5Ohio1,596$83,908
6Massachusetts1,562$103,251
7New Jersey1,502$107,831
8Washington1,415$140,420
9Illinois1,289$85,175
10Florida1,245$111,870
11Virginia1,196$115,619
12Pennsylvania1,177$100,676
13Minnesota1,153$90,745
14Michigan1,108$100,573
15North Carolina1,049$83,814
16Iowa896$99,679
17Wisconsin889$97,896
18Alabama881$92,212
19Missouri865$88,989
20Tennessee853$86,672
21Maryland792$117,235
22Indiana786$89,115
23Arkansas771$88,290
24Louisiana756$96,668
25Oklahoma727$86,134
26Arizona589$96,229
27Oregon577$111,919
28South Carolina520$81,696
29Colorado497$88,738
30Mississippi451$90,705
31District of Columbia442$99,688
32Kansas415$86,461
33Kentucky414$88,884
34Connecticut351$100,118
35Nebraska337$77,483
36Nevada324$112,711
37Utah309$86,593
38New Mexico308$94,131
39New Hampshire262$96,785
40Idaho242$103,088
41Maine176$85,835
42North Dakota153$80,525
43West Virginia147$95,385
44Rhode Island146$120,349
45Delaware128$109,034
46South Dakota116$92,059
47Montana112$114,946
48Hawaii96$95,001
49Alaska87$157,803
50Vermont83$86,517
51Wyoming59$86,785

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