Sustainability coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sustainability coordinator gender statistics
58.4% of sustainability coordinators are women and 41.6% of sustainability coordinators are men.
- Female, 58.4%
- Male, 41.6%
Sustainability coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% |
| Male | 41.6% |
Sustainability coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,297
Female income
$47,881
Sustainability coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sustainability coordinator positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of sustainability coordinators are female.
Sustainability coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2011 | 33.27% | 66.73% |
| 2012 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2013 | 36.56% | 63.44% |
| 2014 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2015 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2016 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2017 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2018 | 45.66% | 54.34% |
| 2019 | 43.58% | 56.42% |
| 2020 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2021 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
Sustainability coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sustainability coordinators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Sustainability Coordinator | 42% | 58% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sustainability coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sustainability coordinators is White, which makes up 70.4% of all sustainability coordinators. Comparatively, 9.4% of sustainability coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sustainability coordinators are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sustainability coordinator race
| Sustainability coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sustainability coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how sustainability coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sustainability coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Sustainability coordinator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sustainability coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sustainability coordinators have the lowest average salary at $50,820.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,381 |
| White | $53,159 |
| Black or African American | $50,976 |
| Asian | $58,496 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,820 |
Average sustainability coordinator age
See how the average age of sustainability coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sustainability coordinator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Sustainability coordinator age breakdown
The average age of sustainability coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the sustainability coordinator population.
Sustainability coordinator age breakdown
| Sustainability Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sustainability coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for sustainability coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 74% of sustainability coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Sustainability coordinators by degree level
| Sustainability coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Sustainability coordinator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sustainability coordinators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,097 annually. With a Master's degree, sustainability coordinators earn a median annual income of $65,185 compared to $56,844 for sustainability coordinators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,844 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,097 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,536 |
Sustainability coordinator employment statistics
Most sustainability coordinators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sustainability coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sustainability coordinators work.
Sustainability coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Sustainability coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the sustainability coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sustainability coordinators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sustainability coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 53% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 13% |
Sustainability coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sustainability coordinators are education, government and manufacturing.
Sustainability coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Government | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Sustainability coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Sustainability coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sustainability coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sustainability coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sustainability coordinator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average sustainability coordinator tenure
The average sustainability coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 484 sustainability coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sustainability coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sustainability coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sustainability coordinators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Personnel Interviewer | 8.93% | 1,847 |
| Research Associate, Policy | 10.00% | 49,112 |
| Sustainability Coordinator | 11.05% | - |
| Chief Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 14,418 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Similar sustainability coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Personnel Interviewer | 8.93% | 1,847 |
| Research Associate, Policy | 10.00% | 49,112 |
| Chief Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 14,418 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by sustainability coordinators
The most common foreign language among sustainability coordinators is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- French, 13.7%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Cantonese, 3.9%
- Other, 19.7%
Sustainability coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| French | 13.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Cantonese | 3.9% |
| Other | 19.7% |
