Bid manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Bid manager gender statistics
40.5% of bid managers are women and 59.5% of bid managers are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Bid manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Bid manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,237
Female income
$93,802
Bid manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bid manager positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of bid managers are female.
Bid manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| 2011 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 2012 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2014 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2016 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2017 | 63.21% | 36.79% |
| 2018 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
| 2019 | 60.85% | 39.15% |
| 2020 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2021 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
Bid manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared bid managers 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% |
| Bid Manager | 60% | 40% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Bid manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bid managers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all bid managers. Comparatively, 12.5% of bid managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of bid managers are Asian.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Bid manager race
| Bid manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Bid manager race and ethnicity over time
See how bid manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bid manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.94% | 7.33% | 6.52% | 10.09% |
| 2011 | 74.16% | 7.39% | 6.48% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 73.27% | 7.39% | 6.80% | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 73.20% | 7.09% | 7.27% | 10.18% |
| 2014 | 72.31% | 7.33% | 7.33% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 71.70% | 7.48% | 7.58% | 10.85% |
| 2016 | 71.68% | 7.26% | 7.61% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 70.77% | 7.27% | 8.20% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 70.82% | 7.14% | 8.14% | 11.26% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 7.03% | 8.07% | 11.95% |
| 2020 | 67.71% | 7.21% | 8.33% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 65.76% | 7.49% | 8.85% | 12.55% |
Bid manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bid managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bid managers have the lowest average salary at $96,398.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,916 |
| White | $101,261 |
| Black or African American | $96,398 |
| Asian | $109,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,286 |
Average bid manager age
See how the average age of bid managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bid manager 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 |
Bid manager age breakdown
The average age of bid managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the bid manager population.
Bid manager age breakdown
| Bid Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Bid manager educational attainment
The most common degree for bid managers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of bid managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bid managers by degree level
| Bid manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bid manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bid managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $126,153 annually. With a Master's degree, bid managers earn a median annual income of $120,143 compared to $108,592 for bid managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,143 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,592 |
| Doctorate Degree | $126,153 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,866 |
Bid manager employment statistics
Company size where bid managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bid managers work.
Bid manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Bid manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for bid managers are technology, telecommunication and professional.
Bid manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Bid manager turnover and employment statistics
Bid manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bid managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bid manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bid manager 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 bid manager tenure
The average bid manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 375 bid managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bid manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bid manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bid managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Bid Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Market Master | 11.54% | 17,348 |
| Occupational Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 127,866 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Similar bid manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Market Master | 11.54% | 17,348 |
| Occupational Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 127,866 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by bid managers
The most common foreign language among bid managers is Spanish at 22.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 22.6%
- German, 12.9%
- Portuguese, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Hungarian, 3.2%
- Other, 48.3%
Bid manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| German | 12.9% |
| Portuguese | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Hungarian | 3.2% |
| Other | 48.3% |
