Department store general manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Department store general manager demographics by:
Department store general manager gender statistics
14.3% of department store general managers are women and 85.7% of department store general managers are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Department store general manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Department store general manager gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,464
Female income
$52,033
Department store general manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in department store general manager positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of department store general managers are female.
Department store general manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2011 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2012 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2013 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2014 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2015 | 88.31% | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2017 | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 2018 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2019 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2020 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Department store general manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared department store general 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% |
| Department Store General Manager | 86% | 14% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Department store general manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among department store general managers is White, which makes up 74.1% of all department store general managers. Comparatively, 11.0% of department store general managers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of department store general managers are Asian.
- White, 74.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Department store general manager race
| Department store general manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Department store general manager race and ethnicity over time
See how department store general manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Department store general manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.84% | 5.04% | 4.17% | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 81.68% | 5.20% | 4.19% | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 81.33% | 4.77% | 4.32% | 7.64% |
| 2013 | 81.83% | 4.59% | 4.37% | 7.00% |
| 2014 | 80.73% | 4.56% | 4.26% | 8.36% |
| 2015 | 80.74% | 4.63% | 4.20% | 8.28% |
| 2016 | 78.41% | 5.14% | 4.65% | 9.49% |
| 2017 | 79.77% | 4.62% | 4.39% | 8.99% |
| 2018 | 79.33% | 4.39% | 4.97% | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 4.67% | 5.01% | 9.93% |
| 2020 | 76.19% | 4.70% | 4.65% | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 74.14% | 4.94% | 5.28% | 11.02% |
Department store general manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian department store general managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american department store general managers have the lowest average salary at $55,704.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,522 |
| White | $59,910 |
| Black or African American | $55,704 |
| Asian | $60,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,373 |
Average department store general manager age
See how the average age of department store general managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Department store general 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 |
Department store general manager age breakdown
The average age of department store general managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the department store general manager population.
Department store general manager age breakdown
| Department Store General Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Department store general manager educational attainment
The most common degree for department store general managers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of department store general managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Department store general managers by degree level
| Department store general manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Department store general manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, department store general managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,671 annually. With a Doctorate degree, department store general managers earn a median annual income of $71,612 compared to $63,242 for department store general managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,671 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,242 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,612 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,146 |
Department store general manager employment statistics
Company size where department store general managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where department store general managers work.
Department store general manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Department store general manager turnover and employment statistics
Department store general manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for department store general managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Department store general manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Department store general 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 department store general manager tenure
The average department store general manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 department store general managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Department store general manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Department store general manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of department store general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Director, Program Manager | 8.41% | 163,036 |
| National Director | 9.38% | 53,071 |
| Department Store General Manager | 10.39% | - |
| President | 11.63% | 49,413 |
| Senior Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 46,602 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar department store general manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Director, Program Manager | 8.41% | 163,036 |
| National Director | 9.38% | 53,071 |
| President | 11.63% | 49,413 |
| Senior Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 46,602 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by department store general managers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Department store general manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |