Social director demographics and statistics in the US
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Social director gender statistics
72.8% of social directors are women and 27.2% of social directors are men.
- Female, 72.8%
- Male, 27.2%
Social director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.8% |
| Male | 27.2% |
Social director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,928
Female income
$79,565
Social director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social director positions over time. Currently, 72.8% of social directors are female.
Social director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2011 | 31.92% | 68.08% |
| 2012 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2013 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2014 | 32.44% | 67.56% |
| 2015 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2016 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
| 2017 | 29.50% | 70.50% |
| 2018 | 29.15% | 70.85% |
| 2019 | 29.49% | 70.51% |
| 2020 | 25.73% | 74.27% |
| 2021 | 27.20% | 72.80% |
Social director related jobs gender ratio
We compared social 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% |
| Social Director | 27% | 73% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Social director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social directors is White, which makes up 62.0% of all social directors. Comparatively, 14.4% of social directors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of social directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Social director race
| Social director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Social director race and ethnicity over time
See how social director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.37% | 11.84% | 3.62% | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 11.86% | 3.70% | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 71.36% | 11.14% | 3.23% | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 71.07% | 11.64% | 3.59% | 10.76% |
| 2014 | 68.91% | 12.21% | 3.91% | 11.64% |
| 2015 | 69.88% | 11.52% | 4.01% | 11.47% |
| 2016 | 70.03% | 10.44% | 4.64% | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 69.56% | 10.70% | 4.17% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 10.50% | 4.26% | 12.10% |
| 2019 | 66.35% | 11.33% | 4.74% | 14.44% |
| 2020 | 63.48% | 11.67% | 3.87% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 62.02% | 12.18% | 5.15% | 14.38% |
Social director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,173 |
| White | $85,557 |
| Black or African American | $83,705 |
| Asian | $90,075 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,380 |
Average social director age
See how the average age of social directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social 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 |
Social director age breakdown
The average age of social directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the social director population.
Social director age breakdown
| Social Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Social director educational attainment
The most common degree for social directors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of social directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Social directors by degree level
| Social director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Social director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,444 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,669 |
Social director employment statistics
Most social directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where social directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social directors work.
Social director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Social director jobs by company type
Employees with the social director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Social director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 5% |
Social director jobs by industry
The most common industries for social directors are education, health care and hospitality.
Social director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Social director turnover and employment statistics
Social director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social 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 social director tenure
The average social director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 797 social directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Social director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Social director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Agricultural Safety And Health Program Director | 11.66% | 132,568 |
| Social Director | 14.16% | - |
| Prekindergarten Program Coordinator | 16.20% | 66,885 |
Similar social director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Agricultural Safety And Health Program Director | 11.66% | 132,568 |
| Prekindergarten Program Coordinator | 16.20% | 66,885 |
Foreign languages spoken by social directors
The most common foreign language among social directors is Spanish at 43.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 43.6%
- French, 14.5%
- Chinese, 5.5%
- Hindi, 5.5%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Other, 25.4%
Social director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.6% |
| French | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 5.5% |
| Hindi | 5.5% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| Other | 25.4% |
