Youth director demographics and statistics in the US
Youth director demographics research summary. Zippia estimates youth director demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our youth director estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about youth directors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,009 youth directors currently employed in the United States.
- 44.7% of all youth directors are women, while 55.3% are men.
- The average youth director age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of youth directors is White (75.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), Black or African American (7.3%) and Unknown (3.6%).
- Youth directors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for youth directors.
- 17% of all youth directors are LGBT.
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Youth director demographics by:
Youth director gender statistics
44.7% of youth directors are women and 55.3% of youth directors are men.
- Male, 55.3%
- Female, 44.7%
Youth director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.3% |
| Female | 44.7% |
Youth director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,172
Female income
$42,943
Youth director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in youth director positions over time. Currently, 44.7% of youth directors are female.
Youth director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2011 | 56.26% | 43.74% |
| 2012 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2013 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2014 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2015 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2016 | 53.40% | 46.60% |
| 2017 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2018 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
| 2019 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| 2020 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2021 | 55.26% | 44.74% |
Youth director related jobs gender ratio
We compared youth directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Youth Director | 55% | 45% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Youth director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among youth directors is White, which makes up 75.6% of all youth directors. Comparatively, 10.4% of youth directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of youth directors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Youth director race
| Youth director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Youth director race and ethnicity over time
See how youth director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Youth director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.89% | 6.59% | 3.30% | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 80.71% | 7.07% | 3.37% | 7.13% |
| 2012 | 81.89% | 5.54% | 3.35% | 8.59% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 7.41% | 3.33% | 9.50% |
| 2014 | 78.57% | 8.27% | 2.47% | 8.68% |
| 2015 | 77.46% | 8.08% | 2.23% | 10.15% |
| 2016 | 77.58% | 6.85% | 3.42% | 9.39% |
| 2017 | 77.46% | 7.70% | 3.79% | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 74.84% | 8.35% | 3.97% | 10.07% |
| 2019 | 77.68% | 6.69% | 4.02% | 9.33% |
| 2020 | 75.73% | 7.59% | 2.35% | 10.72% |
| 2021 | 75.59% | 7.29% | 2.78% | 10.44% |
Youth director wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american youth directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian youth directors have the lowest average salary at $43,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,491 |
| White | $45,706 |
| Black or African American | $48,839 |
| Asian | $43,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,148 |
Average youth director age
See how the average age of youth directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Youth director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Youth director age breakdown
The average age of youth directors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the youth director population.
Youth director age breakdown
| Youth Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Youth director educational attainment
The most common degree for youth directors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of youth directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Youth directors by degree level
| Youth director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Youth director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, youth directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,779 annually. With a Associate degree, youth directors earn a median annual income of $45,328 compared to $45,214 for youth directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,779 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,214 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,328 |
Youth director employment statistics
Most youth directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where youth directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where youth directors work.
Youth director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 49% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Youth director jobs by company type
Employees with the youth director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most youth directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Youth director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 7% |
Youth director jobs by industry
The most common industries for youth directors are non profits, education and health care.
Youth director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 53% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Youth director turnover and employment statistics
Youth director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for youth directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Youth director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Youth director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average youth director tenure
The average youth director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,394 youth directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Youth director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Youth director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of youth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluator | 8.30% | 1,601 |
| Sunday School Missionary | 10.45% | 19,075 |
| Case Manager Internship | 13.09% | 96,904 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Youth Director | 17.23% | - |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Missions Pastor | 20.25% | 101 |
Similar youth director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluator | 8.30% | 1,601 |
| Sunday School Missionary | 10.45% | 19,075 |
| Case Manager Internship | 13.09% | 96,904 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Missions Pastor | 20.25% | 101 |
Foreign languages spoken by youth directors
The most common foreign language among youth directors is Spanish at 57.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 57.4%
- French, 9.4%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Hebrew, 4.5%
- Korean, 4.5%
- Other, 19.7%
Youth director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.4% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Hebrew | 4.5% |
| Korean | 4.5% |
| Other | 19.7% |
