Category manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Category manager gender statistics
44.3% of category managers are women and 55.7% of category managers are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Category manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Category manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,797
Female income
$98,130
Category manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in category manager positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of category managers are female.
Category manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2011 | 73.90% | 26.10% |
| 2012 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2013 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2014 | 72.81% | 27.19% |
| 2015 | 72.40% | 27.60% |
| 2016 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2017 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2018 | 57.99% | 42.01% |
| 2019 | 56.93% | 43.07% |
| 2020 | 55.34% | 44.66% |
| 2021 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
Category manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared category managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Category Manager | 56% | 44% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Category manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among category managers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all category managers. Comparatively, 8.7% of category managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of category managers are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Category manager race
| Category manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Category manager race and ethnicity over time
See how category manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Category manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Category manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian category managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american category managers have the lowest average salary at $98,131.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,372 |
| White | $101,996 |
| Black or African American | $98,131 |
| Asian | $110,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,709 |
Average category manager age
See how the average age of category managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Category manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Category manager age breakdown
The average age of category managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the category manager population.
Category manager age breakdown
| Category Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Category manager educational attainment
The most common degree for category managers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of category managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Category managers by degree level
| Category manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Category manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, category managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $120,329 annually. With a Master's degree, category managers earn a median annual income of $116,147 compared to $105,076 for category managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,076 |
| Doctorate Degree | $120,329 |
Category manager employment statistics
Most category managers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where category managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where category managers work.
Category manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Category manager jobs by company type
Employees with the category manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most category managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Category manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 0% |
Category manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for category managers are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Category manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Category manager turnover and employment statistics
Category manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for category managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Category manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Category manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average category manager tenure
The average category manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,832 category managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Category manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Category manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of category 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Manager/Sales | 7.25% | 181,400 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Category Manager | 9.86% | - |
| Media Traffic Manager | 16.11% | 13,091 |
Similar category manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Manager/Sales | 7.25% | 181,400 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Media Traffic Manager | 16.11% | 13,091 |
Foreign languages spoken by category managers
The most common foreign language among category managers is Spanish at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 44.2%
- French, 10.7%
- Chinese, 8.6%
- Mandarin, 7.6%
- Italian, 3.6%
- Other, 25.3%
Category manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 8.6% |
| Mandarin | 7.6% |
| Italian | 3.6% |
| Other | 25.3% |
