Desk manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk manager gender statistics
45.1% of desk managers are women and 54.9% of desk managers are men.
- Male, 54.9%
- Female, 45.1%
Desk manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.9% |
| Female | 45.1% |
Desk manager gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,523
Female income
$77,966
Desk manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk manager positions over time. Currently, 45.1% of desk managers are female.
Desk manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2011 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2012 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2013 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2014 | 62.23% | 37.77% |
| 2015 | 62.43% | 37.57% |
| 2016 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2017 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2018 | 60.73% | 39.27% |
| 2019 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 2020 | 53.81% | 46.19% |
| 2021 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
Desk manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared desk managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Desk Manager | 55% | 45% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Desk manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk managers is White, which makes up 61.6% of all desk managers. Comparatively, 18.0% of desk managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of desk managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Desk manager race
| Desk manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Desk manager race and ethnicity over time
See how desk manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.48% | 10.85% | 4.55% | 15.00% |
| 2011 | 66.68% | 11.61% | 4.46% | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 65.70% | 11.92% | 4.66% | 15.29% |
| 2013 | 66.35% | 11.39% | 4.92% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 66.19% | 11.20% | 4.46% | 15.78% |
| 2015 | 65.38% | 11.27% | 4.95% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | 64.48% | 11.53% | 5.07% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 64.65% | 10.68% | 5.41% | 16.56% |
| 2018 | 65.28% | 10.18% | 5.53% | 16.31% |
| 2019 | 65.81% | 9.51% | 5.01% | 17.09% |
| 2020 | 63.42% | 9.73% | 5.17% | 16.70% |
| 2021 | 61.57% | 9.71% | 5.30% | 18.05% |
Desk manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian desk managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american desk managers have the lowest average salary at $86,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,066 |
| White | $89,439 |
| Black or African American | $86,685 |
| Asian | $91,116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,373 |
Average desk manager age
See how the average age of desk managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Desk manager age breakdown
The average age of desk managers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the desk manager population.
Desk manager age breakdown
| Desk Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Desk manager educational attainment
The most common degree for desk managers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of desk managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Desk managers by degree level
| Desk manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Desk manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, desk managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,959 annually. With a Master's degree, desk managers earn a median annual income of $111,544 compared to $93,660 for desk managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,544 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,261 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,660 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,007 |
Desk manager employment statistics
Most desk managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where desk managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk managers work.
Desk manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Desk manager jobs by company type
Employees with the desk manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Desk manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 1% |
Desk manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk managers are education, finance and hospitality.
Desk manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Desk manager turnover and employment statistics
Desk manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average desk manager tenure
The average desk manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,792 desk managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Desk manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Accountable Clerk | 6.76% | 81,209 |
| Senior Executive | 7.79% | 74,894 |
| Desk Manager | 8.06% | - |
| Collection Agent | 8.49% | 47,837 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Loan Processor | 9.31% | 16,276 |
Similar desk manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Accountable Clerk | 6.76% | 81,209 |
| Senior Executive | 7.79% | 74,894 |
| Collection Agent | 8.49% | 47,837 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Loan Processor | 9.31% | 16,276 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk managers
The most common foreign language among desk managers is Spanish at 58.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 58.6%
- French, 7.8%
- Portuguese, 6.0%
- Arabic, 4.3%
- Japanese, 3.4%
- Other, 19.9%
Desk manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.6% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Portuguese | 6.0% |
| Arabic | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 3.4% |
| Other | 19.9% |
