Business support manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Business support manager demographics by:
Business support manager gender statistics
51.8% of business support managers are women and 48.2% of business support managers are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Business support manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Business support manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,250
Female income
$85,011
Business support manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business support manager positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of business support managers are female.
Business support manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 2011 | 53.72% | 46.28% |
| 2012 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2013 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2014 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2015 | 53.99% | 46.01% |
| 2016 | 54.97% | 45.03% |
| 2017 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2018 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2019 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2020 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
| 2021 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
Business support manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared business support 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Business Support Manager | 48% | 52% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Business support manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business support managers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all business support managers. Comparatively, 14.9% of business support managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of business support 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 support manager race
| Business support manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 support manager race and ethnicity over time
See how business support manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business support manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 6.20% | 5.18% | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 75.45% | 6.36% | 5.20% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 75.11% | 5.93% | 5.34% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 75.61% | 5.75% | 5.38% | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 74.51% | 5.72% | 5.28% | 12.24% |
| 2015 | 74.52% | 5.78% | 5.22% | 12.16% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 6.29% | 5.66% | 13.38% |
| 2017 | 73.54% | 5.78% | 5.40% | 12.87% |
| 2018 | 73.11% | 5.55% | 5.98% | 12.74% |
| 2019 | 71.72% | 5.82% | 6.02% | 13.81% |
| 2020 | 69.97% | 5.86% | 5.66% | 13.71% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 6.10% | 6.29% | 14.90% |
Business support manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business support managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business support managers have the lowest average salary at $90,301.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,904 |
| White | $96,312 |
| Black or African American | $90,301 |
| Asian | $97,796 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,121 |
Average business support manager age
See how the average age of business support managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business support manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Business support manager age breakdown
The average age of business support managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the business support manager population.
Business support manager age breakdown
| Business Support Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Business support manager educational attainment
The most common degree for business support managers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of business support 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 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Business support managers by degree level
| Business support manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Business support manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business support managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $117,050 annually. With a Doctorate degree, business support managers earn a median annual income of $112,794 compared to $101,040 for business support managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,050 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $82,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,040 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,794 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,175 |
Business support manager employment statistics
Most business support managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where business support managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business support managers work.
Business support manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Business support manager jobs by company type
Employees with the business support manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business support managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business support manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Business support manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for business support managers are technology, finance and manufacturing.
Business support manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Business support manager turnover and employment statistics
Business support manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business support managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business support manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business support manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average business support manager tenure
The average business support manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 933 business support managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Business support manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Business support manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 8.41% | 25,129 |
| Sales Manager | 9.38% | 119,066 |
| Business Support Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Federal Aid Coordinator | 11.63% | 32,990 |
| Human Resources Recruiter/Manager | 13.02% | 75,365 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar business support manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 8.41% | 25,129 |
| Sales Manager | 9.38% | 119,066 |
| Federal Aid Coordinator | 11.63% | 32,990 |
| Human Resources Recruiter/Manager | 13.02% | 75,365 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by business support managers
The most common foreign language among business support managers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 28.6%
Business support manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.6% |
