Unit leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Unit leader gender statistics
58.2% of unit leaders are women and 41.8% of unit leaders are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Unit leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Unit leader gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,184
Female income
$44,445
Unit leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in unit leader positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of unit leaders are female.
Unit leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.61% | 54.39% |
| 2011 | 45.58% | 54.42% |
| 2012 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2013 | 49.21% | 50.79% |
| 2014 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2015 | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 2016 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2017 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2018 | 45.32% | 54.68% |
| 2019 | 42.09% | 57.91% |
| 2020 | 35.77% | 64.23% |
| 2021 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
Unit leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared unit leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Unit Leader | 42% | 58% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Unit leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among unit leaders is White, which makes up 61.6% of all unit leaders. Comparatively, 15.1% of unit leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of unit leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Unit leader race
| Unit leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Unit leader race and ethnicity over time
See how unit leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Unit leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.23% | 10.89% | 3.52% | 12.49% |
| 2011 | 71.06% | 11.18% | 3.35% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 68.60% | 11.74% | 3.37% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 67.64% | 11.47% | 3.87% | 13.80% |
| 2014 | 68.12% | 11.40% | 3.75% | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 11.15% | 4.60% | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 67.12% | 10.70% | 4.17% | 14.54% |
| 2017 | 67.55% | 10.28% | 4.73% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 64.51% | 12.68% | 4.30% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 12.73% | 4.52% | 14.33% |
| 2020 | 59.09% | 13.37% | 5.96% | 14.88% |
| 2021 | 61.56% | 12.02% | 5.07% | 15.11% |
Unit leader wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino unit leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american unit leaders have the lowest average salary at $43,634.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,333 |
| White | $48,995 |
| Black or African American | $43,634 |
| Asian | $49,846 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,606 |
Average unit leader age
See how the average age of unit leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Unit leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Unit leader age breakdown
The average age of unit leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the unit leader population.
Unit leader age breakdown
| Unit Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Unit leader educational attainment
The most common degree for unit leaders is bachelor's degree, with 61% of unit leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Unit leaders by degree level
| Unit leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Unit leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, unit leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,183 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, unit leaders earn a median annual income of $58,141 compared to $50,114 for unit leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,183 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,114 |
Unit leader employment statistics
Most unit leaders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where unit leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where unit leaders work.
Unit leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Unit leader jobs by company type
Employees with the unit leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most unit leaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Unit leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 10% |
Unit leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for unit leaders are health care, education and non profits.
Unit leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Unit leader turnover and employment statistics
Unit leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for unit leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unit leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Unit leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average unit leader tenure
The average unit leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,838 unit leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Unit leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Unit leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of unit leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Worker | 4.43% | 136,963 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | 3,835 |
| Family Caregiver | 6.73% | 126,188 |
| Unit Leader | 8.12% | - |
| Residential Director | 12.72% | 12,497 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Similar unit leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Worker | 4.43% | 136,963 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | 3,835 |
| Family Caregiver | 6.73% | 126,188 |
| Residential Director | 12.72% | 12,497 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by unit leaders
The most common foreign language among unit leaders is Spanish at 62.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 62.9%
- French, 12.0%
- German, 3.6%
- Italian, 3.0%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Other, 15.5%
Unit leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.9% |
| French | 12.0% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Italian | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| Other | 15.5% |
