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Development & program manager demographics and statistics in the US

Development & program manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates development & program manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our development & program manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about development & program managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 60,050 development & program managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 41.7% of all development & program managers are women, while 58.3% are men.
  • The average development & program manager age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of development & program managers is White (74.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Asian (8.2%) and Unknown (5.3%).
  • Development & program managers are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for development & program managers.
  • Menlo Park, CA pays an annual average wage of $128,819, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women development & program managers earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all development & program managers are LGBT.
  • Arizona is the best state for development & program managers to live.
  • Development & program managers are 48% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Development & program manager gender statistics

41.7% of development & program managers are women and 58.3% of development & program managers are men.
  • Male, 58.3%
  • Female, 41.7%

Development & program manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male58.3%
Female41.7%

Development & program manager gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$103,557
female-income
Female income
$99,067

Development & program manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in development & program manager positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of development & program managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Development & program manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201076.14%23.86%
201175.87%24.13%
201276.37%23.63%
201376.32%23.68%
201474.83%25.17%
201574.44%25.56%
201674.33%25.67%
201773.47%26.53%
201860.52%39.48%
201959.47%40.53%
202057.91%42.09%
202158.28%41.72%

Development & program manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared development & program 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 titleMaleFemale
Catering Sales Manager19%81%
Director Of Admissions And Marketing20%80%
Media Traffic Manager20%80%
Development & Program Manager58%42%
Director Of Sales Engineering93%7%
Route Sales Manager94%6%
Sales Superintendent95%5%

Development & program manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among development & program managers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all development & program managers. Comparatively, 8.7% of development & program managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of development & program 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%

Development & program manager race

Development & program manager racePercentages
White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Asian8.2%
Unknown5.3%
Black or African American3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Development & program manager race and ethnicity over time

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

Development & program manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201083.20%3.77%4.83%6.40%
201182.97%3.67%5.02%6.54%
201281.98%4.30%4.92%6.96%
201382.82%3.53%5.17%6.71%
201481.64%4.15%5.07%7.25%
201581.26%3.56%5.82%7.41%
201680.88%3.69%5.85%7.32%
201780.80%3.66%6.04%7.44%
201879.66%3.34%7.30%7.37%
201977.79%3.14%8.02%8.43%
202075.01%3.41%8.18%8.85%
202174.58%3.04%8.15%8.67%

Development & program manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian development & program managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american development & program managers have the lowest average salary at $99,068.
$112,000
$109,000
$106,000
$103,000
$100,000
$97,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$103,148
White$102,787
Black or African American$99,068
Asian$110,609
Hispanic or Latino$102,511

Average development & program manager age

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

Development & program manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown37.536
White4037
Black or African American4537
Asian3936
Hispanic or Latino3934

Development & program manager age breakdown

The average age of development & program managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the development & program manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Development & program manager age breakdown

Development & Program Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years44%
30-40 years39%
20-30 years17%

Development & program manager educational attainment

The most common degree for development & program managers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of development & program managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Master's, 18%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Development & program managers by degree level

Development & program manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Master's18%
Associate7%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Development & program manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, development & program managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $120,344 annually. With a Master's degree, development & program managers earn a median annual income of $116,350 compared to $105,746 for development & program managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$121,000
$118,000
$115,000
$112,000
$109,000
$106,000
$103,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$116,350
Bachelor's Degree$105,746
Doctorate Degree$120,344

Development & program manager employment statistics

Most development & program managers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where development & program managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where development & program managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Development & program manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees15%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees44%

Development & program manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Development & program manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education11%
Public48%
Private37%
Government5%

Development & program manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for development & program managers are technology, education and manufacturing.

Fortune 500

Technology

Education

Manufacturing

Professional

Development & program manager turnover and employment statistics

Development & program manager unemployment rate over time

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

Development & program manager unemployment rate by year

YearDevelopment & program manager unemployment rate
20107.47%
20116.19%
20125.30%
20134.87%
20143.70%
20153.36%
20163.08%
20172.97%
20183.34%
20193.54%
20204.71%
20214.59%

Average development & program manager tenure

The average development & program manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,915 development & program managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Development & program manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years9%

Development & program manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of development & program managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Zone Sales Manager7.25%92,762
Advertising Director9.54%16,270
Development & Program Manager9.86%-
Grant Officer16.11%57,185

Similar development & program manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Zone Sales Manager7.25%92,762
Advertising Director9.54%16,270
Grant Officer16.11%57,185

Foreign languages spoken by development & program managers

The most common foreign language among development & program managers is Spanish at 29.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.0% and German is the third-most popular at 9.9%.
  • Spanish, 29.1%
  • French, 17.0%
  • German, 9.9%
  • Italian, 7.8%
  • Portuguese, 5.7%
  • Other, 30.5%

Development & program manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish29.1%
French17.0%
German9.9%
Italian7.8%
Portuguese5.7%
Other30.5%

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Development & program manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a development & program manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of development & program managers is $185,466. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do development & program managers earn the most?

Development & program managers earn the most in California, where the average development & program manager salary is $122,412. The map here shows where development & program 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 Development & Program Managers?

By looking through more than 2,915 resumes, we found that the most popular places for development & program managers are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Development & Program Managers

Development & program manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California9,145$122,412
2Texas6,192$103,918
3New York3,959$103,113
4Washington3,935$105,931
5Florida3,783$98,493
6Pennsylvania3,093$107,553
7Illinois2,866$99,007
8Georgia2,748$94,345
9Virginia2,490$110,502
10Massachusetts2,358$101,851
11Ohio2,314$103,463
12New Jersey2,123$108,225
13Minnesota2,020$104,787
14Michigan1,886$108,559
15North Carolina1,832$96,349
16Arizona1,769$114,094
17Colorado1,347$83,751
18Maryland1,331$93,949
19Wisconsin1,316$105,753
20Indiana1,299$95,994
21Tennessee1,271$104,816
22Oregon1,226$93,569
23Missouri1,159$89,884
24Utah908$90,827
25Alabama899$97,098
26South Carolina842$118,013
27Connecticut798$95,634
28District of Columbia747$104,264
29Kentucky727$97,477
30Arkansas631$93,966
31Kansas619$95,385
32Iowa615$85,420
33New Mexico566$107,900
34Nebraska557$87,584
35Louisiana530$102,283
36Oklahoma527$86,230
37Nevada509$100,454
38Montana399$84,793
39New Hampshire382$111,374
40Rhode Island377$108,658
41Mississippi376$99,732
42Idaho352$101,415
43North Dakota320$102,972
44West Virginia298$95,930
45Delaware266$111,765
46Hawaii251$91,387
47South Dakota249$89,825
48Maine234$107,458
49Alaska188$81,022
50Wyoming157$83,144
51Vermont142$102,977

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