Vocational director demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational director gender statistics
42.9% of vocational directors are women and 57.1% of vocational directors are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Vocational director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Vocational director gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,221
Female income
$37,926
Vocational director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational director positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of vocational directors are female.
Vocational director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.53% | 32.47% |
| 2011 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2012 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2013 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2014 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2015 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2016 | 63.21% | 36.79% |
| 2017 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2018 | 57.86% | 42.14% |
| 2019 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2020 | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Vocational director related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Vocational Director | 57% | 43% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Vocational director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational directors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all vocational directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of vocational directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of vocational directors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Vocational director race
| Vocational director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Vocational director race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Vocational director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino vocational directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocational directors have the lowest average salary at $37,913.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,048 |
| White | $38,074 |
| Black or African American | $37,913 |
| Asian | $38,401 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,672 |
Average vocational director age
See how the average age of vocational directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Vocational director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Vocational director age breakdown
The average age of vocational directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the vocational director population.
Vocational director age breakdown
| Vocational Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Vocational director educational attainment
The most common degree for vocational directors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of vocational directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Vocational directors by degree level
| Vocational director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Vocational director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vocational directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $41,843 annually. With a Master's degree, vocational directors earn a median annual income of $41,514 compared to $38,942 for vocational directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,514 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,942 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,843 |
Vocational director employment statistics
Most vocational directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where vocational directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocational directors work.
Vocational director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Vocational director jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Vocational director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 7% |
Vocational director jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocational directors are education, non profits and professional.
Vocational director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Vocational director turnover and employment statistics
Vocational director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average vocational director tenure
The average vocational director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 206 vocational directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Vocational director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Vocational Director | 10.75% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Volunteer Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 93,369 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Similar vocational director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Volunteer Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 93,369 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational directors
The most common foreign language among vocational directors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 13.3% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Vietnamese, 13.3%
- Hmong, 13.3%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Marshallese, 6.7%
- Other, 20.1%
Vocational director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Vietnamese | 13.3% |
| Hmong | 13.3% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Marshallese | 6.7% |
| Other | 20.1% |
