Budget manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Budget manager gender statistics
40.9% of budget managers are women and 59.1% of budget managers are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Budget manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Budget manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,330
Female income
$72,477
Budget manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in budget manager positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of budget managers are female.
Budget manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2011 | 61.41% | 38.59% |
| 2012 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2013 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2014 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2015 | 61.75% | 38.25% |
| 2016 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2017 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2018 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2019 | 58.90% | 41.10% |
| 2020 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2021 | 59.15% | 40.85% |
Budget manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared budget managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Budget Manager | 59% | 41% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Budget manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among budget managers is White, which makes up 63.9% of all budget managers. Comparatively, 15.0% of budget managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of budget managers are Asian.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Budget manager race
| Budget manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Budget manager race and ethnicity over time
See how budget manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Budget manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.43% | 8.25% | 6.87% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 70.04% | 8.36% | 7.06% | 12.65% |
| 2012 | 69.37% | 8.48% | 7.39% | 12.86% |
| 2013 | 68.17% | 8.53% | 8.11% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 68.27% | 8.16% | 7.84% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 68.13% | 8.23% | 7.93% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 68.06% | 7.96% | 8.26% | 13.73% |
| 2017 | 67.33% | 7.99% | 8.39% | 14.11% |
| 2018 | 67.59% | 7.56% | 8.52% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | 67.78% | 7.41% | 8.54% | 14.34% |
| 2020 | 65.70% | 7.27% | 8.69% | 14.50% |
| 2021 | 63.86% | 7.77% | 8.97% | 14.95% |
Budget manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian budget managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american budget managers have the lowest average salary at $75,008.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,077 |
| White | $80,036 |
| Black or African American | $75,008 |
| Asian | $83,871 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,922 |
Average budget manager age
See how the average age of budget managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Budget manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Budget manager age breakdown
The average age of budget managers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the budget manager population.
Budget manager age breakdown
| Budget Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Budget manager educational attainment
The most common degree for budget managers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of budget managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Budget managers by degree level
| Budget manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Budget manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, budget managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,021 annually. With a Master's degree, budget managers earn a median annual income of $96,138 compared to $83,982 for budget managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,138 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,776 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,982 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,021 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,767 |
Budget manager employment statistics
Most budget managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where budget managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where budget managers work.
Budget manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Budget manager jobs by company type
Employees with the budget manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most budget managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Budget manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 18% |
Budget manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for budget managers are education, government and health care.
Budget manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Government | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Budget manager turnover and employment statistics
Budget manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for budget managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Budget manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Budget manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average budget manager tenure
The average budget manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,635 budget managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Budget manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Budget manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of budget 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 13,167 |
| Transportation Consultant | 5.19% | 29,817 |
| Budget Manager | 10.51% | - |
| Director Of Technology And Services | 11.01% | 129,174 |
| Senior Purchasing Manager | 11.39% | 19,183 |
| Educational Manager | 17.60% | 16,924 |
| Senior Human Resources Consultant | 17.78% | 62,899 |
Similar budget manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 13,167 |
| Transportation Consultant | 5.19% | 29,817 |
| Director Of Technology And Services | 11.01% | 129,174 |
| Senior Purchasing Manager | 11.39% | 19,183 |
| Educational Manager | 17.60% | 16,924 |
| Senior Human Resources Consultant | 17.78% | 62,899 |
Foreign languages spoken by budget managers
The most common foreign language among budget managers is Spanish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 44.8%
- French, 12.6%
- Portuguese, 5.7%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Mandarin, 4.6%
- Other, 27.7%
Budget manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| French | 12.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Mandarin | 4.6% |
| Other | 27.7% |
