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Special projects coordinator demographics and statistics in the US

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Special projects coordinator gender statistics

63.4% of special projects coordinators are women and 36.6% of special projects coordinators are men.
  • Female, 63.4%
  • Male, 36.6%

Special projects coordinator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female63.4%
Male36.6%

Special projects coordinator gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,008
female-income
Female income
$41,827

Special projects coordinator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special projects coordinator positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of special projects coordinators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Special projects coordinator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201042.29%57.71%
201142.64%57.36%
201242.21%57.79%
201342.89%57.11%
201441.72%58.28%
201541.51%58.49%
201641.07%58.93%
201740.28%59.72%
201840.10%59.90%
201937.89%62.11%
202037.86%62.14%
202136.59%63.41%

Special projects coordinator related jobs gender ratio

We compared special projects coordinators 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%
Special Projects Coordinator37%63%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Pipeline Superintendent
Station Superintendent
Agronomy Research Manager
Special Projects Coordinator

Tourist Home Keeper

Early Childhood Services Coordinator
Community Health Nursing Director
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Special projects coordinator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among special projects coordinators is White, which makes up 65.8% of all special projects coordinators. Comparatively, 12.8% of special projects coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of special projects coordinators are Asian.
  • White, 65.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
  • Asian, 8.4%
  • Black or African American, 7.6%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Special projects coordinator race

Special projects coordinator racePercentages
White65.8%
Hispanic or Latino12.8%
Asian8.4%
Black or African American7.6%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Special projects coordinator race and ethnicity over time

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

Special projects coordinator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.00%7.45%6.09%10.32%
201174.23%7.52%6.05%9.95%
201273.33%7.52%6.37%10.50%
201373.27%7.21%6.85%10.41%
201472.38%7.45%6.91%10.89%
201571.77%7.61%7.16%11.07%
201671.75%7.38%7.18%11.08%
201770.83%7.40%7.77%11.39%
201870.89%7.26%7.71%11.48%
201970.32%7.16%7.64%12.17%
202067.77%7.33%7.91%12.31%
202165.83%7.62%8.42%12.77%

Special projects coordinator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian special projects coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special projects coordinators have the lowest average salary at $42,939.
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$44,444
White$45,019
Black or African American$42,939
Asian$48,669
Hispanic or Latino$44,174
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Average special projects coordinator age

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

Special projects coordinator age by race and gender

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

Special projects coordinator age breakdown

The average age of special projects coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the special projects coordinator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Special projects coordinator age breakdown

Special Projects Coordinator YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years5%

Special projects coordinator educational attainment

The most common degree for special projects coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 68% of special projects coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Master's, 13%
  • Associate, 12%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Special projects coordinators by degree level

Special projects coordinator degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Master's13%
Associate12%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees4%

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Special projects coordinator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, special projects coordinators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,607 annually. With a Master's degree, special projects coordinators earn a median annual income of $53,059 compared to $48,147 for special projects coordinators with an Bachelor's degree.
$60,000
$56,000
$52,000
$48,000
$44,000
$40,000
$36,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$53,059
High School Diploma or Less$39,299
Bachelor's Degree$48,147
Doctorate Degree$55,607
Some College/ Associate Degree$40,997
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Special projects coordinator employment statistics

Most special projects coordinators work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where special projects coordinators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where special projects coordinators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Special projects coordinator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees30%
> 10,000 employees22%

Special projects coordinator jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Special projects coordinator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education25%
Public20%
Private40%
Government15%

Special projects coordinator jobs by industry

The most common industries for special projects coordinators are education, government and health care.

Education

Government

Fortune 500

Health Care

Professional

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Special projects coordinator turnover and employment statistics

Special projects coordinator unemployment rate over time

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

Special projects coordinator unemployment rate by year

YearSpecial projects coordinator 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 special projects coordinator tenure

The average special projects coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,438 special projects coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Special projects coordinator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year20%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Special projects coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of special projects coordinators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Manager4.08%44,431
Table Games Manager8.19%1,620
Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor9.30%84,075
Special Projects Coordinator9.67%-
Lease Administration Supervisor11.54%4,948
Client Care Manager11.66%112,377
Assessment Services Manager14.16%79,985

Similar special projects coordinator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Construction Manager4.08%44,431
Table Games Manager8.19%1,620
Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor9.30%84,075
Lease Administration Supervisor11.54%4,948
Client Care Manager11.66%112,377
Assessment Services Manager14.16%79,985

Foreign languages spoken by special projects coordinators

The most common foreign language among special projects coordinators is Spanish at 57.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 57.4%
  • French, 12.8%
  • Italian, 4.7%
  • German, 3.9%
  • Arabic, 3.1%
  • Other, 18.1%

Special projects coordinator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.4%
French12.8%
Italian4.7%
German3.9%
Arabic3.1%
Other18.1%

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Special projects coordinator location demographics

Where do special projects coordinators earn the most?

Special projects coordinators earn the most in New York, where the average special projects coordinator salary is $56,618. The map here shows where special projects coordinators 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 Special Projects Coordinators?

By looking through more than 5,438 resumes, we found that the most popular places for special projects coordinators are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Special Projects Coordinators

Special projects coordinator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,219$44,268
2Pennsylvania990$46,856
3Ohio903$40,992
4Illinois829$42,813
5New York779$56,618
6Texas689$45,206
7Oklahoma595$34,466
8Kansas576$40,479
9Arkansas574$33,344
10Michigan567$44,018
11Alabama564$36,104
12Kentucky553$36,263
13Missouri546$40,495
14Florida528$41,128
15Arizona489$39,237
16Massachusetts426$54,158
17Washington420$48,315
18New Mexico405$47,497
19North Carolina398$42,984
20New Jersey394$52,152
21Wisconsin384$52,717
22Maryland362$45,130
23Virginia338$49,413
24Georgia333$41,356
25Indiana331$45,974
26Tennessee325$33,676
27Oregon303$41,962
28Colorado285$40,646
29Minnesota266$44,345
30Idaho260$38,649
31Connecticut252$52,898
32Nebraska225$36,669
33Delaware206$49,375
34Utah198$38,451
35South Carolina183$35,154
36North Dakota170$37,975
37New Hampshire146$44,061
38South Dakota143$42,835
39Iowa132$36,901
40Nevada131$37,885
41Louisiana116$39,253
42District of Columbia114$46,920
43Mississippi101$33,338
44Montana84$49,509
45Rhode Island68$48,791
46Vermont64$47,652
47Alaska62$42,347
48Wyoming57$36,669
49West Virginia51$41,926
50Maine50$52,040
51Hawaii45$38,982

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