Trustee demographics and statistics in the US
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Trustee gender statistics
48.8% of trustees are women and 51.2% of trustees are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Trustee gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Trustee gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,989
Female income
$93,129
Trustee gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trustee positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of trustees are female.
Trustee gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2011 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2012 | 57.69% | 42.31% |
| 2013 | 57.57% | 42.43% |
| 2014 | 57.43% | 42.57% |
| 2015 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2016 | 53.19% | 46.81% |
| 2017 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2018 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2019 | 54.03% | 45.97% |
| 2020 | 49.32% | 50.68% |
| 2021 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
Trustee related jobs gender ratio
We compared trustees 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Trustee | 51% | 49% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Trustee demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trustees is White, which makes up 63.6% of all trustees. Comparatively, 14.1% of trustees are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of trustees are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Trustee race
| Trustee race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Trustee race and ethnicity over time
See how trustee racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trustee race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.91% | 10.65% | 3.57% | 10.44% |
| 2011 | 71.84% | 10.66% | 3.65% | 10.84% |
| 2012 | 72.91% | 9.95% | 3.18% | 10.90% |
| 2013 | 72.62% | 10.44% | 3.54% | 10.48% |
| 2014 | 70.46% | 11.02% | 3.86% | 11.36% |
| 2015 | 71.42% | 10.32% | 3.96% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 71.58% | 9.25% | 4.59% | 11.12% |
| 2017 | 71.11% | 9.51% | 4.12% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 71.48% | 9.30% | 4.20% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 67.90% | 10.14% | 4.69% | 14.17% |
| 2020 | 65.02% | 10.47% | 3.82% | 14.08% |
| 2021 | 63.57% | 10.98% | 5.10% | 14.11% |
Trustee wage gap by race
According to our data, asian trustees have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown trustees have the lowest average salary at $95,182.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,182 |
| White | $100,795 |
| Black or African American | $98,420 |
| Asian | $106,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,286 |
Average trustee age
See how the average age of trustees varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trustee age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Trustee age breakdown
The average age of trustees is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the trustee population.
Trustee age breakdown
| Trustee Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Trustee educational attainment
The most common degree for trustees is bachelor's degree, with 59% of trustees earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Trustees by degree level
| Trustee degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Trustee wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trustees with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $136,047 annually. With a Master's degree, trustees earn a median annual income of $124,174 compared to $99,367 for trustees with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $124,174 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,367 |
| Doctorate Degree | $136,047 |
Trustee employment statistics
Most trustees work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where trustees work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trustees work.
Trustee jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Trustee jobs by company type
Employees with the trustee job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trustees prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Trustee jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 15% |
Trustee jobs by industry
The most common industries for trustees are education, non profits and government.
Trustee industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Trustee turnover and employment statistics
Trustee unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trustees between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trustee unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trustee unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average trustee tenure
The average trustee stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,119 trustees resumes in Zippia's database.
Trustee tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Trustee LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trustees 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Construction Services | 4.08% | 82,948 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Property Preservation Specialist | 11.54% | 10,303 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Trustee | 14.16% | - |
| Curriculum Assistant Principal | 16.20% | 40,546 |
Similar trustee jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Construction Services | 4.08% | 82,948 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Property Preservation Specialist | 11.54% | 10,303 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Curriculum Assistant Principal | 16.20% | 40,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by trustees
The most common foreign language among trustees is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 46.7%
- French, 13.1%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- German, 3.3%
- Japanese, 3.3%
- Other, 28.7%
Trustee languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.7% |
| French | 13.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Japanese | 3.3% |
| Other | 28.7% |
