Sports director demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports director gender statistics
16.2% of sports directors are women and 83.8% of sports directors are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Sports director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Sports director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,558
Female income
$58,790
Sports director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports director positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of sports directors are female.
Sports director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2011 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2012 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2013 | 82.87% | 17.13% |
| 2014 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 2017 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 83.03% | 16.97% |
| 2019 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2020 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 83.80% | 16.20% |
Sports director related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Sports Director | 84% | 16% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Sports director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports directors is White, which makes up 65.2% of all sports directors. Comparatively, 14.6% of sports directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of sports directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Sports director race
| Sports director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Sports director race and ethnicity over time
See how sports director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.06% | 8.04% | 4.72% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 7.95% | 5.18% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 73.16% | 7.57% | 4.71% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 72.42% | 6.96% | 5.16% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 70.78% | 8.44% | 5.37% | 12.17% |
| 2015 | 70.36% | 7.82% | 4.57% | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 69.52% | 8.17% | 5.63% | 13.33% |
| 2017 | 71.51% | 7.84% | 5.67% | 11.64% |
| 2018 | 70.97% | 7.50% | 6.23% | 12.03% |
| 2019 | 70.31% | 7.14% | 6.49% | 12.75% |
| 2020 | 67.96% | 6.64% | 5.73% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 65.22% | 7.97% | 6.41% | 14.64% |
Sports director wage gap by race
According to our data, white sports directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports directors have the lowest average salary at $58,814.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,504 |
| White | $62,342 |
| Black or African American | $58,814 |
| Asian | $61,781 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,420 |
Average sports director age
See how the average age of sports directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sports director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Sports director age breakdown
The average age of sports directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the sports director population.
Sports director age breakdown
| Sports Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sports director educational attainment
The most common degree for sports directors is bachelor's degree, with 79% of sports directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sports directors by degree level
| Sports director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sports director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,806 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,130 |
Sports director employment statistics
Most sports directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where sports directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports directors work.
Sports director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Sports director jobs by company type
Employees with the sports director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sports director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 11% |
Sports director jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports directors are media, non profits and education.
Sports director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sports director turnover and employment statistics
Sports director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average sports director tenure
The average sports director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,769 sports directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sports director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball Referee | 5.42% | 655 |
| Bicycle Racer | 6.54% | 441 |
| Offensive Coordinator | 7.62% | 7,333 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Sports Director | 14.31% | - |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar sports director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball Referee | 5.42% | 655 |
| Bicycle Racer | 6.54% | 441 |
| Offensive Coordinator | 7.62% | 7,333 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports directors
The most common foreign language among sports directors is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- French, 5.2%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Other, 18.7%
Sports director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| French | 5.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Other | 18.7% |
