Shelter director demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Shelter director demographics by:
Shelter director gender statistics
71.1% of shelter directors are women and 28.9% of shelter directors are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Shelter director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Shelter director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,810
Female income
$43,203
Shelter director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shelter director positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of shelter directors are female.
Shelter director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.86% | 64.14% |
| 2011 | 33.73% | 66.27% |
| 2012 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2014 | 34.27% | 65.73% |
| 2015 | 31.64% | 68.36% |
| 2016 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2017 | 31.24% | 68.76% |
| 2018 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2019 | 31.24% | 68.76% |
| 2020 | 27.34% | 72.66% |
| 2021 | 28.86% | 71.14% |
Shelter director related jobs gender ratio
We compared shelter 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Shelter Director | 29% | 71% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Shelter director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shelter directors is White, which makes up 62.0% of all shelter directors. Comparatively, 14.6% of shelter directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of shelter directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Shelter director race
| Shelter director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Shelter director race and ethnicity over time
See how shelter director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shelter director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.36% | 11.52% | 3.66% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 11.53% | 3.74% | 11.38% |
| 2012 | 71.36% | 10.81% | 3.28% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 71.06% | 11.31% | 3.64% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 68.91% | 11.89% | 3.96% | 11.90% |
| 2015 | 69.87% | 11.19% | 4.06% | 11.72% |
| 2016 | 70.02% | 10.12% | 4.69% | 11.65% |
| 2017 | 69.56% | 10.38% | 4.21% | 11.98% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 10.17% | 4.30% | 12.36% |
| 2019 | 66.35% | 11.01% | 4.79% | 14.70% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 11.34% | 3.92% | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 62.02% | 11.85% | 5.20% | 14.64% |
Shelter director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shelter directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shelter directors have the lowest average salary at $43,987.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,987 |
| White | $46,115 |
| Black or African American | $45,217 |
| Asian | $48,296 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,545 |
Average shelter director age
See how the average age of shelter directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Shelter director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Shelter director age breakdown
The average age of shelter directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the shelter director population.
Shelter director age breakdown
| Shelter Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Shelter director educational attainment
The most common degree for shelter directors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of shelter directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Shelter directors by degree level
| Shelter director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Shelter director jobs you might like
Shelter director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shelter directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,050 annually. With a Master's degree, shelter directors earn a median annual income of $54,767 compared to $45,575 for shelter directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,575 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,050 |
Shelter director employment statistics
Most shelter directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where shelter directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shelter directors work.
Shelter director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 45% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Shelter director jobs by company type
Employees with the shelter director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shelter directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Shelter director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 27% |
Shelter director jobs by industry
The most common industries for shelter directors are non profits, health care and professional.
Shelter director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 32% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Shelter director turnover and employment statistics
Shelter director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shelter directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shelter director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shelter director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average shelter director tenure
The average shelter director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 339 shelter directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Shelter director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Shelter director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shelter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Resident Manager | 11.54% | 17,468 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Shelter Director | 14.16% | - |
| Academic Support Director | 16.20% | 67,416 |
Similar shelter director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Resident Manager | 11.54% | 17,468 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Academic Support Director | 16.20% | 67,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by shelter directors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Urdu, 20.0%
Shelter director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Urdu | 20.0% |