Business continuity manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Business continuity manager gender statistics
27.5% of business continuity managers are women and 72.5% of business continuity managers are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Business continuity manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Business continuity manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,619
Female income
$75,234
Business continuity manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business continuity manager positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of business continuity managers are female.
Business continuity manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.84% | 34.16% |
| 2011 | 64.82% | 35.18% |
| 2012 | 66.30% | 33.70% |
| 2013 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2016 | 68.01% | 31.99% |
| 2017 | 68.87% | 31.13% |
| 2018 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
| 2019 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2020 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2021 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
Business continuity manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared business continuity managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Business Continuity Manager | 72% | 28% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Business continuity manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business continuity managers is White, which makes up 70.4% of all business continuity managers. Comparatively, 9.4% of business continuity managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of business continuity managers are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Business continuity manager race
| Business continuity manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Business continuity manager race and ethnicity over time
See how business continuity manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business continuity manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Business continuity manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business continuity managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino business continuity managers have the lowest average salary at $79,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,736 |
| White | $82,430 |
| Black or African American | $79,456 |
| Asian | $89,623 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,262 |
Average business continuity manager age
See how the average age of business continuity managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business continuity manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Business continuity manager age breakdown
The average age of business continuity managers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the business continuity manager population.
Business continuity manager age breakdown
| Business Continuity Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Business continuity manager educational attainment
The most common degree for business continuity managers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of business continuity managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Business continuity managers by degree level
| Business continuity manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Business continuity manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business continuity managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,274 annually. With a Master's degree, business continuity managers earn a median annual income of $98,576 compared to $87,455 for business continuity managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,576 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,455 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,274 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,399 |
Business continuity manager employment statistics
Most business continuity managers work for a public in the finance industry.
Company size where business continuity managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business continuity managers work.
Business continuity manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Business continuity manager jobs by company type
Employees with the business continuity manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business continuity managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Business continuity manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 51% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 4% |
Business continuity manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for business continuity managers are finance, technology and manufacturing.
Business continuity manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Finance | 20% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Business continuity manager turnover and employment statistics
Business continuity manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business continuity managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business continuity manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business continuity manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average business continuity manager tenure
The average business continuity manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 business continuity managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Business continuity manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Business continuity manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business continuity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Retirement Officer | 8.93% | 59,945 |
| Online Marketing Internship | 10.00% | 119,144 |
| Business Continuity Manager | 11.05% | - |
| Regulatory Affairs Associate | 11.64% | 9,032 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Similar business continuity manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Retirement Officer | 8.93% | 59,945 |
| Online Marketing Internship | 10.00% | 119,144 |
| Regulatory Affairs Associate | 11.64% | 9,032 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Foreign languages spoken by business continuity managers
The most common foreign language among business continuity managers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- German, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Business continuity manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
