Volunteer leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Volunteer leader demographics by:
Volunteer leader gender statistics
62.9% of volunteer leaders are women and 37.1% of volunteer leaders are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Volunteer leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Volunteer leader gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,606
Female income
$28,746
Volunteer leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in volunteer leader positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of volunteer leaders are female.
Volunteer leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2011 | 42.56% | 57.44% |
| 2012 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2013 | 43.29% | 56.71% |
| 2014 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2015 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2016 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2017 | 39.81% | 60.19% |
| 2018 | 39.41% | 60.59% |
| 2019 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2020 | 35.39% | 64.61% |
| 2021 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
Volunteer leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared volunteer leaders 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 Leader | 37% | 63% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Volunteer leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among volunteer leaders is White, which makes up 63.9% of all volunteer leaders. Comparatively, 14.4% of volunteer leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of volunteer leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Volunteer leader race
| Volunteer leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Volunteer leader race and ethnicity over time
See how volunteer leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Volunteer leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.19% | 9.96% | 3.62% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 9.97% | 3.71% | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 73.19% | 9.25% | 3.24% | 11.22% |
| 2013 | 72.90% | 9.75% | 3.60% | 10.80% |
| 2014 | 70.74% | 10.33% | 3.92% | 11.69% |
| 2015 | 71.70% | 9.63% | 4.02% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 71.86% | 8.56% | 4.65% | 11.44% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 8.82% | 4.18% | 11.77% |
| 2018 | 71.76% | 8.61% | 4.26% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 68.18% | 9.45% | 4.75% | 14.49% |
| 2020 | 65.30% | 9.78% | 3.88% | 14.40% |
| 2021 | 63.85% | 10.29% | 5.16% | 14.43% |
Volunteer leader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian volunteer leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown volunteer leaders have the lowest average salary at $29,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,007 |
| White | $29,705 |
| Black or African American | $29,412 |
| Asian | $30,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,519 |
Average volunteer leader age
See how the average age of volunteer leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Volunteer leader 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 leader age breakdown
The average age of volunteer leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the volunteer leader population.
Volunteer leader age breakdown
| Volunteer Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Volunteer leader educational attainment
The most common degree for volunteer leaders is bachelor's degree, with 72% of volunteer leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Volunteer leaders by degree level
| Volunteer leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Volunteer leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, volunteer leaders with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $33,641 annually. With a Master's degree, volunteer leaders earn a median annual income of $32,390 compared to $29,529 for volunteer leaders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,390 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,529 |
| Doctorate Degree | $33,641 |
Volunteer leader employment statistics
Most volunteer leaders work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where volunteer leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where volunteer leaders work.
Volunteer leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Volunteer leader jobs by company type
Employees with the volunteer leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most volunteer leaders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Volunteer leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 20% |
Volunteer leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for volunteer leaders are non profits, education and government.
Volunteer leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 37% |
| Education | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Volunteer leader turnover and employment statistics
Volunteer leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for volunteer leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Volunteer leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Volunteer leader 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 leader tenure
The average volunteer leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,714 volunteer leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Volunteer leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Volunteer leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of volunteer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Quality Control Manager | 4.08% | 140,812 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Property Master | 11.54% | 14,676 |
| Associate Medical Director | 11.66% | 73,831 |
| Volunteer Leader | 14.16% | - |
| Fitness And Wellness Manager | 16.20% | 13,434 |
Similar volunteer leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Quality Control Manager | 4.08% | 140,812 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Property Master | 11.54% | 14,676 |
| Associate Medical Director | 11.66% | 73,831 |
| Fitness And Wellness Manager | 16.20% | 13,434 |
Foreign languages spoken by volunteer leaders
The most common foreign language among volunteer leaders is Spanish at 43.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 43.7%
- French, 12.0%
- Chinese, 9.3%
- Mandarin, 7.2%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 23.0%
Volunteer leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.7% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Chinese | 9.3% |
| Mandarin | 7.2% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.0% |
