Career manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Career manager gender statistics
55.8% of career managers are women and 44.2% of career managers are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
Career manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
Career manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,291
Female income
$45,482
Career manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career manager positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of career managers are female.
Career manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.16% | 47.84% |
| 2011 | 49.82% | 50.18% |
| 2012 | 50.69% | 49.31% |
| 2013 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2014 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2015 | 47.44% | 52.56% |
| 2016 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2017 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2018 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| 2019 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2020 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2021 | 44.17% | 55.83% |
Career manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared career managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Career Manager | 44% | 56% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Career manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career managers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all career managers. Comparatively, 14.1% of career managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of career managers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Career manager race
| Career manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Career manager race and ethnicity over time
See how career manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.24% | 11.37% | 3.56% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 71.17% | 11.38% | 3.64% | 10.80% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 10.67% | 3.18% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 71.94% | 11.16% | 3.54% | 10.44% |
| 2014 | 69.79% | 11.74% | 3.85% | 11.33% |
| 2015 | 70.75% | 11.04% | 3.95% | 11.15% |
| 2016 | 70.90% | 9.97% | 4.58% | 11.08% |
| 2017 | 70.43% | 10.23% | 4.11% | 11.41% |
| 2018 | 70.81% | 10.03% | 4.20% | 11.79% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 10.86% | 4.68% | 14.13% |
| 2020 | 64.35% | 11.19% | 3.81% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 62.90% | 11.70% | 5.10% | 14.07% |
Career manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian career managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown career managers have the lowest average salary at $46,326.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,326 |
| White | $48,619 |
| Black or African American | $47,652 |
| Asian | $50,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,005 |
Average career manager age
See how the average age of career managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Career manager age breakdown
The average age of career managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the career manager population.
Career manager age breakdown
| Career Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Career manager educational attainment
The most common degree for career managers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of career 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 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Career managers by degree level
| Career manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Career manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,607 annually. With a Master's degree, career managers earn a median annual income of $57,968 compared to $48,038 for career managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,038 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,607 |
Career manager employment statistics
Most career managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where career managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career managers work.
Career manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Career manager jobs by company type
Employees with the career manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Career manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 18% |
Career manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for career managers are education, non profits and government.
Career manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Career manager turnover and employment statistics
Career manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average career manager tenure
The average career manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 535 career managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Career manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Career manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Consultant | 4.08% | 35,537 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Director Of Property Management | 11.54% | 78,020 |
| Health Unit Supervisor | 11.66% | 70,139 |
| Career Manager | 14.16% | - |
| Assistant Director Of Admissions | 16.20% | 21,843 |
Similar career manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Consultant | 4.08% | 35,537 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Director Of Property Management | 11.54% | 78,020 |
| Health Unit Supervisor | 11.66% | 70,139 |
| Assistant Director Of Admissions | 16.20% | 21,843 |
Foreign languages spoken by career managers
The most common foreign language among career managers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.6% and German is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- German, 3.6%
- Dutch, 3.6%
- Japanese, 3.6%
- Other, 10.6%
Career manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Dutch | 3.6% |
| Japanese | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.6% |