Volunteer director demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Volunteer director demographics by:
Volunteer director gender statistics
67.6% of volunteer directors are women and 32.4% of volunteer directors are men.
- Female, 67.6%
- Male, 32.4%
Volunteer director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.6% |
| Male | 32.4% |
Volunteer director gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,857
Female income
$76,878
Volunteer director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in volunteer director positions over time. Currently, 67.6% of volunteer directors are female.
Volunteer director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.75% | 60.25% |
| 2011 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2012 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2013 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2014 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
| 2015 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2016 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
| 2017 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2018 | 34.53% | 65.47% |
| 2019 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2020 | 30.75% | 69.25% |
| 2021 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
Volunteer director related jobs gender ratio
We compared volunteer directors 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% |
| Volunteer Director | 32% | 68% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Volunteer director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among volunteer directors is White, which makes up 63.6% of all volunteer directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of volunteer directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of volunteer directors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Volunteer director race
| Volunteer director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Volunteer director race and ethnicity over time
See how volunteer director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Volunteer director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.94% | 10.55% | 3.58% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 71.87% | 10.56% | 3.66% | 10.90% |
| 2012 | 72.94% | 9.84% | 3.19% | 10.95% |
| 2013 | 72.65% | 10.34% | 3.55% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 70.49% | 10.92% | 3.87% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 71.45% | 10.22% | 3.97% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 9.15% | 4.60% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 71.14% | 9.41% | 4.13% | 11.50% |
| 2018 | 71.51% | 9.20% | 4.21% | 11.88% |
| 2019 | 67.93% | 10.04% | 4.70% | 14.22% |
| 2020 | 65.05% | 10.37% | 3.83% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 63.60% | 10.88% | 5.11% | 14.16% |
Volunteer director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian volunteer directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown volunteer directors have the lowest average salary at $78,078.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,078 |
| White | $81,319 |
| Black or African American | $79,954 |
| Asian | $84,621 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,453 |
Average volunteer director age
See how the average age of volunteer directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Volunteer director 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 |
Volunteer director age breakdown
The average age of volunteer directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the volunteer director population.
Volunteer director age breakdown
| Volunteer Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Volunteer director educational attainment
The most common degree for volunteer directors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of volunteer directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Volunteer directors by degree level
| Volunteer director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Volunteer director jobs you might like
Volunteer director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, volunteer directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $100,613 annually. With a Master's degree, volunteer directors earn a median annual income of $94,298 compared to $80,500 for volunteer directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,500 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,613 |
Volunteer director employment statistics
Most volunteer directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where volunteer directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where volunteer directors work.
Volunteer director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Volunteer director jobs by company type
Employees with the volunteer director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most volunteer directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Volunteer director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 13% |
Volunteer director jobs by industry
The most common industries for volunteer directors are non profits, health care and education.
Volunteer director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 23% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Volunteer director turnover and employment statistics
Volunteer director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for volunteer directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Volunteer director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Volunteer director 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 volunteer director tenure
The average volunteer director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,265 volunteer directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Volunteer director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Volunteer director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of volunteer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,077 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Clinical Care Manager | 11.66% | 158,076 |
| Volunteer Director | 14.16% | - |
| Academic Support Director | 16.20% | 67,416 |
Similar volunteer director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,077 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Clinical Care Manager | 11.66% | 158,076 |
| Academic Support Director | 16.20% | 67,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by volunteer directors
The most common foreign language among volunteer directors is Spanish at 50.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.8% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.5%
- French, 16.8%
- German, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Hebrew, 3.2%
- Other, 19.0%
Volunteer director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.5% |
| French | 16.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Hebrew | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.0% |
