Business planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Business planner demographics by:
Business planner gender statistics
41.3% of business planners are women and 58.7% of business planners are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Business planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Business planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$121,261
Female income
$118,933
Business planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business planner positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of business planners are female.
Business planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2011 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2012 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2013 | 57.38% | 42.62% |
| 2014 | 59.36% | 40.64% |
| 2015 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2016 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2017 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2018 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2019 | 57.65% | 42.35% |
| 2020 | 51.00% | 49.00% |
| 2021 | 58.66% | 41.34% |
Business planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared business planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Business Planner | 59% | 41% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Business planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business planners is White, which makes up 67.6% of all business planners. Comparatively, 12.6% of business planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of business planners are Asian.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Business planner race
| Business planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Business planner race and ethnicity over time
See how business planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.28% | 7.40% | 7.07% | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 74.48% | 6.79% | 8.02% | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 75.89% | 5.61% | 7.48% | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 79.26% | 6.75% | 6.81% | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 75.34% | 5.69% | 6.82% | 8.01% |
| 2015 | 72.24% | 5.55% | 7.05% | 13.11% |
| 2016 | 78.45% | 4.19% | 5.00% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 73.97% | 6.42% | 5.45% | 11.71% |
| 2018 | 75.89% | 4.38% | 7.44% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.11% | 5.76% | 7.88% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 69.10% | 5.67% | 10.91% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 67.56% | 4.82% | 9.50% | 12.64% |
Business planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business planners have the lowest average salary at $116,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $121,340 |
| White | $122,400 |
| Black or African American | $116,454 |
| Asian | $124,198 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $122,054 |
Average business planner age
See how the average age of business planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
Business planner age breakdown
The average age of business planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the business planner population.
Business planner age breakdown
| Business Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Business planner educational attainment
The most common degree for business planners is bachelor's degree, with 70% of business planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Business planners by degree level
| Business planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Business planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $122,198 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,947 |
Business planner employment statistics
Most business planners work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where business planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business planners work.
Business planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Business planner jobs by company type
Employees with the business planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business planners prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Business planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 3% |
Business planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for business planners are technology, manufacturing and retail.
Business planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Business planner turnover and employment statistics
Business planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average business planner tenure
The average business planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,020 business planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Business planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Business planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Economist | 7.51% | 7,941 |
| Historiographer | 10.82% | 91 |
| Research Psychologist | 11.87% | 58,163 |
| Business Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Human Resources Psychologist | 19.82% | 51,875 |
Similar business planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Economist | 7.51% | 7,941 |
| Historiographer | 10.82% | 91 |
| Research Psychologist | 11.87% | 58,163 |
| Human Resources Psychologist | 19.82% | 51,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by business planners
The most common foreign language among business planners is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 15.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Japanese, 15.6%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- French, 6.5%
- Other, 23.3%
Business planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Japanese | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Other | 23.3% |
