Work director demographics and statistics in the US
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Work director gender statistics
57.9% of work directors are women and 42.1% of work directors are men.
- Female, 57.9%
- Male, 42.1%
Work director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% |
| Male | 42.1% |
Work director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,286
Female income
$38,062
Work director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in work director positions over time. Currently, 57.9% of work directors are female.
Work director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.02% | 51.98% |
| 2011 | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 2012 | 47.93% | 52.07% |
| 2013 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2014 | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 2015 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
| 2016 | 46.76% | 53.24% |
| 2017 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
| 2018 | 45.77% | 54.23% |
| 2019 | 43.47% | 56.53% |
| 2020 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2021 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
Work director related jobs gender ratio
We compared work 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% |
| Work Director | 42% | 58% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Work director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among work directors is White, which makes up 65.5% of all work directors. Comparatively, 12.7% of work directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of work directors are Asian.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Work director race
| Work director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Work director race and ethnicity over time
See how work director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Work director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.67% | 7.40% | 6.59% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 73.89% | 7.46% | 6.55% | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 73.00% | 7.46% | 6.87% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 72.93% | 7.16% | 7.34% | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 72.04% | 7.40% | 7.40% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 71.44% | 7.55% | 7.65% | 10.97% |
| 2016 | 71.42% | 7.33% | 7.67% | 10.98% |
| 2017 | 70.50% | 7.34% | 8.26% | 11.29% |
| 2018 | 70.56% | 7.21% | 8.21% | 11.38% |
| 2019 | 69.99% | 7.10% | 8.14% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | 67.44% | 7.28% | 8.40% | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 65.49% | 7.56% | 8.92% | 12.67% |
Work director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian work directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american work directors have the lowest average salary at $39,523.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,526 |
| White | $42,299 |
| Black or African American | $39,523 |
| Asian | $47,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,165 |
Average work director age
See how the average age of work directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Work director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Work director age breakdown
The average age of work directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the work director population.
Work director age breakdown
| Work Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Work director educational attainment
The most common degree for work directors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of work directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Work directors by degree level
| Work director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Work director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, work directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,280 annually. With a Master's degree, work directors earn a median annual income of $53,550 compared to $46,581 for work directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,550 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,805 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,581 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,280 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,983 |
Work director employment statistics
Most work directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where work directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where work directors work.
Work director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Work director jobs by company type
Employees with the work director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most work directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Work director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 5% |
Work director jobs by industry
The most common industries for work directors are education, finance and health care.
Work director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Work director turnover and employment statistics
Work director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for work directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Work director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Work director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average work director tenure
The average work director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,119 work directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Work director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Work director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of work 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 Manager | 4.08% | 44,431 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Work Director | 9.67% | - |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Director Of Rehabilitation | 11.66% | 24,566 |
| Scout Executive | 14.16% | 65,438 |
Similar work director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | 4.08% | 44,431 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Director Of Rehabilitation | 11.66% | 24,566 |
| Scout Executive | 14.16% | 65,438 |
Foreign languages spoken by work directors
The most common foreign language among work directors is Spanish at 69.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.9% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 69.0%
- French, 6.9%
- Swedish, 3.4%
- German, 3.4%
- Japanese, 3.4%
- Other, 13.9%
Work director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.0% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Swedish | 3.4% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Japanese | 3.4% |
| Other | 13.9% |
