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Business program manager demographics and statistics in the US

Business program manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates business program manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our business program manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about business program managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 7,790 business program managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 41.3% of all business program managers are women, while 58.7% are men.
  • The average business program manager age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of business program managers is White (67.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.9%), Asian (6.3%) and Black or African American (6.1%).
  • Business program managers are most in-demand in Redmond, WA.
  • Jersey City, NJ pays an annual average wage of $147,174, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women business program managers earned 93% of what men earned.
  • Washington is the best state for business program managers to live.
  • Business program managers are 44% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Business program manager gender statistics

41.3% of business program managers are women and 58.7% of business program managers are men.
  • Male, 58.7%
  • Female, 41.3%

Business program manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male58.7%
Female41.3%

Business program manager gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$126,082
female-income
Female income
$117,437

Business program manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business program manager positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of business program managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Business program manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201064.56%35.44%
201163.88%36.12%
201263.06%36.94%
201363.60%36.40%
201465.42%34.58%
201564.13%35.87%
201665.04%34.96%
201762.40%37.60%
201862.32%37.68%
201960.32%39.68%
202060.44%39.56%
202158.69%41.31%

Business program manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared business program managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Administrative Assistant To General Manager9%91%
Manager Stylist9%91%
Salon Manager12%88%
Business Program Manager59%41%
General Superintendent97%3%
Street Superintendent97%3%
District Commercial Superintendent98%2%

Business program manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among business program managers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all business program managers. Comparatively, 14.9% of business program managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of business program managers are Asian.
  • White, 67.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
  • Asian, 6.3%
  • Black or African American, 6.1%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Business program manager race

Business program manager racePercentages
White67.9%
Hispanic or Latino14.9%
Asian6.3%
Black or African American6.1%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Business program manager race and ethnicity over time

See how business program manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Business program manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.60%6.20%5.18%10.74%
201175.44%6.36%5.20%10.46%
201275.09%5.93%5.34%11.53%
201375.60%5.76%5.38%10.90%
201474.49%5.73%5.28%12.25%
201574.50%5.79%5.22%12.17%
201672.17%6.30%5.67%13.39%
201773.53%5.78%5.40%12.88%
201873.09%5.55%5.98%12.75%
201971.71%5.83%6.02%13.82%
202069.95%5.86%5.67%13.72%
202167.90%6.10%6.29%14.91%

Business program manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian business program managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business program managers have the lowest average salary at $122,420.
$131,000
$129,000
$127,000
$125,000
$123,000
$121,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$124,840
White$127,974
Black or African American$122,420
Asian$129,329
Hispanic or Latino$125,963

Average business program manager age

See how the average age of business program managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Business program manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4245
Unknown4241
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4240
White4544
American Indian and Alaska Native4344

Business program manager age breakdown

The average age of business program managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the business program manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Business program manager age breakdown

Business Program Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years6%

Business program manager educational attainment

The most common degree for business program managers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of business program managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Master's, 22%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Business program managers by degree level

Business program manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Master's22%
Associate5%
Diploma1%
Other Degrees1%

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Business program manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, business program managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $146,363 annually. With a Doctorate degree, business program managers earn a median annual income of $142,678 compared to $132,268 for business program managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$151,000
$144,000
$137,000
$130,000
$123,000
$116,000
$109,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$146,363
High School Diploma or Less$115,194
Bachelor's Degree$132,268
Doctorate Degree$142,678
Some College/ Associate Degree$117,593

Business program manager employment statistics

Most business program managers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where business program managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where business program managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Business program manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees44%

Business program manager jobs by company type

Employees with the business program manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business program managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Business program manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education13%
Public44%
Private41%
Government3%

Business program manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for business program managers are technology, education and finance.

Fortune 500

Technology

Education

Finance

Manufacturing

Business program manager turnover and employment statistics

Business program manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for business program managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Business program manager unemployment rate by year

YearBusiness program manager unemployment rate
20106.02%
20115.17%
20124.50%
20133.74%
20143.19%
20152.83%
20162.57%
20172.68%
20182.15%
20192.22%
20203.68%
20214.01%

Average business program manager tenure

The average business program manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,313 business program managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Business program manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years11%

Business program manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of business program managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Facilities Maintenance Manager7.93%69,550
Project Officer8.41%127,352
Sales Manager/Sales Trainer9.38%126,447
Business Program Manager10.39%-
State Board Of Nursing Executive Secretary11.63%112,913
Human Resources Supervisor13.02%46,523
Advertising Manager14.95%43,083

Similar business program manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Facilities Maintenance Manager7.93%69,550
Project Officer8.41%127,352
Sales Manager/Sales Trainer9.38%126,447
State Board Of Nursing Executive Secretary11.63%112,913
Human Resources Supervisor13.02%46,523
Advertising Manager14.95%43,083

Foreign languages spoken by business program managers

The most common foreign language among business program managers is Spanish at 34.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 20.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 16.0%.
  • Spanish, 34.0%
  • Chinese, 20.0%
  • Mandarin, 16.0%
  • French, 6.0%
  • German, 4.0%
  • Other, 20.0%

Business program manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish34.0%
Chinese20.0%
Mandarin16.0%
French6.0%
German4.0%
Other20.0%

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Business program manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a business program manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of business program managers is $141,719. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do business program managers earn the most?

Business program managers earn the most in New Jersey, where the average business program manager salary is $146,787. The map here shows where business program managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Business Program Managers?

By looking through more than 1,313 resumes, we found that the most popular places for business program managers are Redmond, WA and Houston, TX.
Number of Business Program Managers

Business program manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California10,944$133,286
2Texas5,710$102,403
3New York4,934$135,188
4Florida4,174$86,307
5Illinois3,870$121,319
6Washington3,818$138,954
7Ohio3,506$106,879
8Pennsylvania3,080$116,313
9Georgia2,994$111,772
10Virginia2,969$124,405
11Massachusetts2,921$116,019
12North Carolina2,876$123,267
13New Jersey2,683$146,787
14Michigan2,676$118,576
15Indiana2,147$116,850
16Colorado2,026$130,582
17Arizona1,999$103,181
18Minnesota1,953$122,376
19Maryland1,865$124,464
20Missouri1,844$115,778
21Tennessee1,836$117,325
22Wisconsin1,801$143,843
23Oregon1,484$90,416
24Alabama1,345$111,959
25South Carolina1,334$94,008
26Kentucky1,226$76,671
27Connecticut1,201$125,635
28Iowa1,127$98,041
29Kansas1,061$100,421
30Utah1,002$101,172
31Arkansas956$92,308
32District of Columbia947$142,985
33Louisiana943$95,386
34Nevada851$116,434
35Oklahoma851$88,109
36Nebraska815$102,310
37New Mexico662$94,239
38Mississippi616$89,405
39New Hampshire589$102,704
40Montana508$93,375
41Idaho457$102,783
42West Virginia456$92,967
43Delaware425$121,576
44Rhode Island419$136,707
45South Dakota352$124,912
46Maine337$120,900
47Hawaii269$89,490
48Alaska254$138,502
49North Dakota242$114,596
50Wyoming196$92,068
51Vermont189$98,556

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