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Configuration manager demographics and statistics in the US

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Configuration manager gender statistics

37.5% of configuration managers are women and 62.5% of configuration managers are men.
  • Male, 62.5%
  • Female, 37.5%

Configuration manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male62.5%
Female37.5%

Configuration manager gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$112,310
female-income
Female income
$106,244

Configuration manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in configuration manager positions over time. Currently, 37.5% of configuration managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Configuration manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201075.96%24.04%
201174.06%25.94%
201275.68%24.32%
201377.31%22.69%
201475.47%24.53%
201575.62%24.38%
201677.27%22.73%
201776.35%23.65%
201864.76%35.24%
201962.66%37.34%
202063.64%36.36%
202162.46%37.54%

Configuration manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared configuration managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Configuration Manager62%38%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Configuration manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among configuration managers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all configuration managers. Comparatively, 12.0% of configuration managers are Asian and 8.8% of configuration managers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 67.7%
  • Asian, 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
  • Black or African American, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Configuration manager race

Configuration manager racePercentages
White67.7%
Asian12.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Configuration manager race and ethnicity over time

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

Configuration manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.09%9.39%10.78%7.43%
201170.82%9.26%10.08%6.76%
201268.23%9.76%11.84%7.55%
201368.24%9.08%13.31%7.03%
201468.30%8.60%13.45%6.77%
201569.40%8.46%11.85%7.58%
201668.76%7.94%12.50%7.70%
201768.46%8.03%12.72%8.01%
201872.30%6.27%11.30%7.41%
201971.06%6.68%11.46%8.08%
202068.88%6.11%11.53%8.82%
202167.73%6.24%11.99%8.82%

Configuration manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian configuration managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american configuration managers have the lowest average salary at $108,267.
$124,000
$121,000
$118,000
$115,000
$112,000
$109,000
$106,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$110,743
White$111,669
Black or African American$108,267
Asian$121,985
Hispanic or Latino$109,404

Average configuration manager age

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

Configuration manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4345
Unknown4242
Asian4241
Hispanic or Latino4141
White4444
American Indian and Alaska Native4446

Configuration manager age breakdown

The average age of configuration managers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the configuration manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Configuration manager age breakdown

Configuration Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years62%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years9%

Configuration manager educational attainment

The most common degree for configuration managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of configuration managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Associate, 14%
  • Master's, 14%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Configuration managers by degree level

Configuration manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Associate14%
Master's14%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Configuration manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, configuration managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $134,069 annually. With a Doctorate degree, configuration managers earn a median annual income of $132,720 compared to $119,234 for configuration managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$139,000
$131,000
$123,000
$115,000
$107,000
$99,000
$91,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$134,069
Bachelor's Degree$119,234
Doctorate Degree$132,720
Some College/ Associate Degree$98,557

Configuration manager employment statistics

Most configuration managers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where configuration managers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Configuration manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees39%

Configuration manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Configuration manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public44%
Private50%
Government3%

Configuration manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for configuration managers are technology, finance and professional.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Professional

Telecommunication

Configuration manager turnover and employment statistics

Configuration manager unemployment rate over time

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

Configuration manager unemployment rate by year

YearConfiguration manager unemployment rate
20106.08%
20114.28%
20124.87%
20133.52%
20143.32%
20153.15%
20162.86%
20172.28%
20182.52%
20192.66%
20203.94%
20213.69%

Average configuration manager tenure

The average configuration manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,039 configuration managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Configuration manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years6%
11+ years8%

Configuration manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of configuration managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Network Planner7.31%36,482
Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead8.42%54,978
Senior/Lead Developer8.46%265,829
Access Control Specialist8.59%41,172
Network Support Technician9.03%120,245
Configuration Manager10.54%-
Customer Support Analyst10.88%116,811

Similar configuration manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Network Planner7.31%36,482
Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead8.42%54,978
Senior/Lead Developer8.46%265,829
Access Control Specialist8.59%41,172
Network Support Technician9.03%120,245
Customer Support Analyst10.88%116,811

Foreign languages spoken by configuration managers

The most common foreign language among configuration managers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
  • Spanish, 33.3%
  • German, 16.7%
  • Carrier, 13.3%
  • Portuguese, 6.7%
  • Vietnamese, 6.7%
  • Other, 23.3%

Configuration manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish33.3%
German16.7%
Carrier13.3%
Portuguese6.7%
Vietnamese6.7%
Other23.3%

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Configuration manager location demographics

Where do configuration managers earn the most?

Configuration managers earn the most in California, where the average configuration manager salary is $141,075. The map here shows where configuration 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 Configuration Managers?

By looking through more than 3,039 resumes, we found that the most popular places for configuration managers are San Diego, CA and Houston, TX.
Number of Configuration Managers

Configuration manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Virginia377$102,235
2California315$141,075
3Maryland211$116,489
4Texas150$105,142
5Florida145$92,987
6Pennsylvania136$109,416
7Illinois108$111,783
8Ohio90$97,437
9Colorado84$90,450
10New York83$107,271
11Massachusetts77$107,418
12New Jersey74$125,188
13North Carolina69$96,375
14Utah66$109,272
15District of Columbia60$117,320
16Georgia56$94,221
17Washington54$130,798
18Arizona53$111,258
19Wisconsin53$96,699
20Indiana44$87,664
21Minnesota38$106,039
22Iowa38$91,024
23Oregon37$127,600
24Connecticut37$105,228
25Michigan36$116,163
26Tennessee36$79,817
27South Carolina30$91,151
28Missouri26$81,293
29Alabama25$86,757
30Rhode Island21$95,073
31New Mexico20$90,393
32Arkansas19$84,477
33Kentucky18$82,849
34New Hampshire12$98,795
35South Dakota11$83,427
36Nevada10$111,336
37Nebraska10$75,827
38Delaware9$114,422
39Idaho9$92,074
40Oklahoma9$81,800
41Kansas9$77,723
42West Virginia8$114,097
43Vermont6$91,628
44Montana5$103,968
45Mississippi5$90,765
46Louisiana4$87,395
47Alaska2$117,357
48Maine2$94,910
49Wyoming2$88,759
50Hawaii2$79,756
51North Dakota1$105,497

Where are configuration managers in high demand?

Configuration managers are in high demand in Annapolis, MD. There are currently 36 job openings for configuration managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country configuration managers are in the most demand.
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