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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.5% |
| Female | 37.5% |
Configuration manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,310
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.
Configuration manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2011 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2012 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 2013 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2014 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2015 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2016 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
| 2017 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2018 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2019 | 62.66% | 37.34% |
| 2020 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2021 | 62.46% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Configuration Manager | 62% | 38% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Configuration manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Configuration manager age breakdown
The average age of configuration managers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the configuration manager population.
Configuration manager age breakdown
| Configuration Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Configuration manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
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.
Configuration manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Configuration manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for configuration managers are technology, finance and professional.
Configuration manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
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
| Year | Configuration manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
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.
Configuration manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Planner | 7.31% | 36,482 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead | 8.42% | 54,978 |
| Senior/Lead Developer | 8.46% | 265,829 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Network Support Technician | 9.03% | 120,245 |
| Configuration Manager | 10.54% | - |
| Customer Support Analyst | 10.88% | 116,811 |
Similar configuration manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Planner | 7.31% | 36,482 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead | 8.42% | 54,978 |
| Senior/Lead Developer | 8.46% | 265,829 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Network Support Technician | 9.03% | 120,245 |
| Customer Support Analyst | 10.88% | 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 language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| Other | 23.3% |
