Welfare director demographics and statistics in the US
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Welfare director gender statistics
64.7% of welfare directors are women and 35.3% of welfare directors are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Welfare director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Welfare director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,910
Female income
$59,512
Welfare director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welfare director positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of welfare directors are female.
Welfare director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
| 2011 | 40.63% | 59.37% |
| 2012 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2013 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2014 | 41.21% | 58.79% |
| 2015 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2016 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2017 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2018 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2019 | 37.92% | 62.08% |
| 2020 | 33.59% | 66.41% |
| 2021 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
Welfare director related jobs gender ratio
We compared welfare 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% |
| Welfare Director | 35% | 65% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Welfare director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welfare directors is White, which makes up 64.1% of all welfare directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of welfare directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of welfare directors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Welfare director race
| Welfare director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Welfare director race and ethnicity over time
See how welfare director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welfare director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.47% | 9.71% | 3.32% | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 72.40% | 9.72% | 3.40% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 73.47% | 9.01% | 2.94% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 73.18% | 9.50% | 3.30% | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 71.02% | 10.08% | 3.61% | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 71.98% | 9.38% | 3.71% | 11.76% |
| 2016 | 72.14% | 8.31% | 4.34% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 71.67% | 8.57% | 3.87% | 12.01% |
| 2018 | 72.04% | 8.37% | 3.96% | 12.39% |
| 2019 | 68.46% | 9.20% | 4.44% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 65.58% | 9.53% | 3.57% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 64.13% | 10.05% | 4.86% | 14.67% |
Welfare director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian welfare directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown welfare directors have the lowest average salary at $60,828.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,828 |
| White | $64,427 |
| Black or African American | $62,904 |
| Asian | $68,155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,460 |
Average welfare director age
See how the average age of welfare directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welfare 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 |
Welfare director age breakdown
The average age of welfare directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the welfare director population.
Welfare director age breakdown
| Welfare Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Welfare director educational attainment
The most common degree for welfare directors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of welfare directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Welfare directors by degree level
| Welfare director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Welfare director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welfare directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,043 annually. With a Master's degree, welfare directors earn a median annual income of $79,424 compared to $63,512 for welfare directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,512 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,043 |
Welfare director employment statistics
Company size where welfare directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welfare directors work.
Welfare director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Welfare director jobs by company type
Employees with the welfare director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welfare directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Welfare director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 27% |
Welfare director turnover and employment statistics
Welfare director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welfare directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welfare director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welfare 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 welfare director tenure
The average welfare director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 welfare directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Welfare director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Welfare director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welfare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Coordinator | 4.08% | 51,167 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Health Director | 11.66% | 81,038 |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | - |
| Campus Director | 16.20% | 10,958 |
Similar welfare director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Coordinator | 4.08% | 51,167 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Health Director | 11.66% | 81,038 |
| Campus Director | 16.20% | 10,958 |