State director demographics and statistics in the US
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State director gender statistics
42.9% of state directors are women and 57.1% of state directors are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
State director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
State director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,258
Female income
$83,631
State director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state director positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of state directors are female.
State director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 2011 | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 2012 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2013 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2015 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2016 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2017 | 61.45% | 38.55% |
| 2018 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2019 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2020 | 57.05% | 42.95% |
| 2021 | 57.06% | 42.94% |
State director related jobs gender ratio
We compared state directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| State Director | 57% | 43% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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State director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state directors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all state directors. Comparatively, 7.6% of state directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of state directors are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
State director race
| State director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
State director race and ethnicity over time
See how state director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
State director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.32% | 3.28% | 5.61% | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 83.51% | 3.67% | 5.24% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 82.75% | 3.60% | 5.78% | 6.10% |
| 2013 | 83.00% | 3.41% | 5.89% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 83.03% | 3.54% | 5.53% | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 82.98% | 3.40% | 5.51% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 82.64% | 3.31% | 6.08% | 5.99% |
| 2017 | 81.28% | 3.47% | 6.61% | 6.57% |
| 2018 | 80.78% | 3.31% | 6.82% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 81.91% | 3.02% | 6.55% | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 78.52% | 3.50% | 7.02% | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 76.78% | 3.67% | 7.47% | 7.56% |
State director wage gap by race
According to our data, white state directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american state directors have the lowest average salary at $90,995.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,765 |
| White | $97,240 |
| Black or African American | $90,995 |
| Asian | $96,471 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,959 |
Average state director age
See how the average age of state directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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State director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
State director age breakdown
The average age of state directors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the state director population.
State director age breakdown
| State Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
State director educational attainment
The most common degree for state directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of state directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
State directors by degree level
| State director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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State director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, state directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $115,227 annually. With a Doctorate degree, state directors earn a median annual income of $115,210 compared to $105,421 for state directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,421 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,210 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,019 |
State director employment statistics
Most state directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where state directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where state directors work.
State director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
State director jobs by company type
Employees with the state director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most state directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
State director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 26% |
State director jobs by industry
The most common industries for state directors are non profits, government and health care.
State director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Government | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
State director turnover and employment statistics
State director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State director unemployment rate by year
| Year | State director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average state director tenure
The average state director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,737 state directors resumes in Zippia's database.
State director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
State director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Compliance Manager | 8.41% | 19,088 |
| International Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,905 |
| Chief Of Operations | 9.63% | 93,283 |
| State Director | 11.54% | - |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 13.02% | 73,168 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar state director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Compliance Manager | 8.41% | 19,088 |
| International Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,905 |
| Chief Of Operations | 9.63% | 93,283 |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 13.02% | 73,168 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by state directors
The most common foreign language among state directors is Spanish at 63.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 10.6% and French is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 63.8%
- Italian, 10.6%
- French, 8.5%
- Hebrew, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 8.5%
State director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.8% |
| Italian | 10.6% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Hebrew | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.5% |
