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Special programs director demographics and statistics in the US

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Special programs director gender statistics

58.4% of special programs directors are women and 41.6% of special programs directors are men.
  • Female, 58.4%
  • Male, 41.6%

Special programs director gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female58.4%
Male41.6%

Special programs director gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$63,209
female-income
Female income
$61,414

Special programs director gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special programs director positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of special programs directors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Special programs director gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201042.52%57.48%
201142.61%57.39%
201245.34%54.66%
201340.02%59.98%
201442.52%57.48%
201544.53%55.47%
201642.49%57.51%
201744.12%55.88%
201840.31%59.69%
201941.47%58.53%
202044.52%55.48%
202141.65%58.35%

Special programs director related jobs gender ratio

We compared special programs directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Harpist8%92%
Actress8%92%
Modern Dancer8%92%
Special Programs Director42%58%
Assistant Varsity Football Coach98%2%
Baseball Player98%2%
19D Cavalry Scout99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
19D Cavalry Scout
Baseball Player
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Special Programs Director

Modern Dancer

Actress

Harpist

0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Special programs director demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among special programs directors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all special programs directors. Comparatively, 14.4% of special programs directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of special programs directors are Black or African American.
  • White, 65.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
  • Black or African American, 7.8%
  • Asian, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 5.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Special programs director race

Special programs director racePercentages
White65.8%
Hispanic or Latino14.4%
Black or African American7.8%
Asian6.2%
Unknown5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Special programs director race and ethnicity over time

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

Special programs director race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.66%7.91%4.51%12.78%
201171.97%7.82%4.98%12.56%
201273.76%7.44%4.51%11.54%
201373.03%6.83%4.96%12.80%
201471.38%8.30%5.16%11.93%
201570.96%7.69%4.37%13.46%
201670.12%8.03%5.43%13.09%
201772.11%7.70%5.47%11.40%
201871.57%7.37%6.03%11.79%
201970.92%7.00%6.29%12.51%
202068.56%6.50%5.53%13.87%
202165.82%7.84%6.20%14.40%

Special programs director wage gap by race

$66,000
$65,000
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$62,140
White$65,020
Black or African American$61,438
Asian$64,451
Hispanic or Latino$63,070

Average special programs director age

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

Special programs director age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41.533
White4039
Black or African American4038.5
Asian4235.5
Hispanic or Latino3835

Special programs director age breakdown

The average age of special programs directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the special programs director population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Special programs director age breakdown

Special Programs Director YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years34%
20-30 years17%

Special programs director educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 62%
  • Master's, 21%
  • Associate, 8%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Special programs directors by degree level

Special programs director degreePercentages
Bachelor's62%
Master's21%
Associate8%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees6%

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Special programs director wage gap by degree level

$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
$64,000
$62,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$71,570
Bachelor's Degree$63,791
Learn more about special programs director required education

Special programs director employment statistics

Most special programs directors work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where special programs directors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where special programs directors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Special programs director jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees18%
> 10,000 employees13%

Special programs director jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Special programs director jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education44%
Public10%
Private31%
Government16%

Special programs director jobs by industry

The most common industries for special programs directors are education, non profits and government.

Education

Non Profits

Government

Health Care

Professional

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Special programs director turnover and employment statistics

Special programs director unemployment rate over time

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

Special programs director unemployment rate by year

YearSpecial programs director unemployment rate
20109.11%
20119.01%
201210.36%
20137.36%
20146.86%
20156.65%
20166.72%
20175.97%
20184.46%
20195.46%
202011.43%
20219.18%

Average special programs director tenure

The average special programs director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 449 special programs directors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Special programs director tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years22%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years11%

Special programs director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of special programs directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Starter5.42%9,127
Professional Golf Tournament Player6.54%44,215
Head Volleyball Coach7.62%21,992
Harpist8.54%46
Circus Performer13.74%134
Special Programs Director14.31%-
Music Ministries Director30.45%7,310

Similar special programs director jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Starter5.42%9,127
Professional Golf Tournament Player6.54%44,215
Head Volleyball Coach7.62%21,992
Harpist8.54%46
Circus Performer13.74%134
Music Ministries Director30.45%7,310

Foreign languages spoken by special programs directors

The most common foreign language among special programs directors is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
  • Spanish, 56.3%
  • French, 12.5%
  • German, 6.3%
  • Japanese, 6.3%
  • Mandarin, 6.3%
  • Other, 12.3%

Special programs director languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish56.3%
French12.5%
German6.3%
Japanese6.3%
Mandarin6.3%
Other12.3%

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Special programs director location demographics

Which city has the most Special Programs Directors?

By looking through more than 449 resumes, we found that the most popular places for special programs directors are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Special Programs Directors

Special programs director jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,525$85,778
2New York890$112,443
3Pennsylvania882$71,946
4Illinois819$67,515
5Ohio814$65,516
6South Carolina773$49,092
7Texas694$57,395
8Oklahoma583$49,477
9Alabama560$53,295
10Kentucky518$55,902
11Michigan514$70,266
12Louisiana513$39,778
13Missouri498$53,140
14Massachusetts494$89,330
15Arizona458$50,804
16Washington457$81,367
17New Jersey420$93,138
18Florida377$50,088
19Virginia360$62,102
20Wisconsin356$49,102
21Oregon323$54,786
22Maryland321$77,979
23Mississippi312$46,239
24Georgia308$80,367
25West Virginia291$62,510
26Indiana289$61,100
27Colorado280$46,357
28North Carolina278$68,562
29Connecticut275$86,830
30Minnesota257$57,709
31Nebraska211$44,942
32Tennessee206$52,471
33South Dakota200$54,147
34District of Columbia199$95,937
35Arkansas181$41,311
36Utah175$45,725
37Hawaii164$26,223
38New Mexico124$53,290
39Iowa124$49,566
40New Hampshire116$82,940
41Kansas88$49,550
42Nevada82$66,844
43Montana65$54,414
44Vermont64$81,312
45Rhode Island64$75,355
46Delaware56$75,414
47Wyoming53$53,945
48Idaho50$60,507
49Alaska48$62,431
50Maine43$72,956
51North Dakota41$52,180

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