Digital project manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital project manager gender statistics
55.6% of digital project managers are women and 44.4% of digital project managers are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Digital project manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Digital project manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,880
Female income
$81,782
Digital project manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital project manager positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of digital project managers are female.
Digital project manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| 2011 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
| 2012 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2013 | 64.79% | 35.21% |
| 2014 | 62.93% | 37.07% |
| 2015 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2016 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2017 | 61.27% | 38.73% |
| 2018 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2019 | 45.60% | 54.40% |
| 2020 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
| 2021 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
Digital project manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital project 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Digital Project Manager | 44% | 56% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Digital project manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital project managers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all digital project managers. Comparatively, 8.7% of digital project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of digital project 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%
Digital project manager race
| Digital project manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Digital project manager race and ethnicity over time
See how digital project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital project manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Digital project manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital project managers have the lowest average salary at $81,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,413 |
| White | $86,000 |
| Black or African American | $81,783 |
| Asian | $95,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,685 |
Average digital project manager age
See how the average age of digital project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital project manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Digital project manager age breakdown
The average age of digital project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the digital project manager population.
Digital project manager age breakdown
| Digital Project Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Digital project manager educational attainment
The most common degree for digital project managers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of digital project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Digital project managers by degree level
| Digital project manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Digital project manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital project managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,646 annually. With a Master's degree, digital project managers earn a median annual income of $101,846 compared to $89,396 for digital project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,396 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,646 |
Digital project manager employment statistics
Most digital project managers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where digital project managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital project managers work.
Digital project manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Digital project manager jobs by company type
Employees with the digital project manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital project managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital project manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Digital project manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital project managers are media, professional and finance.
Digital project manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Digital project manager turnover and employment statistics
Digital project manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital project manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital project manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average digital project manager tenure
The average digital project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,358 digital project managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital project manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Digital project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sales Manager | 7.25% | 167,953 |
| Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 8,515 |
| Digital Project Manager | 9.86% | - |
| Assistant Director Of Public Relations | 16.11% | 24,202 |
Similar digital project manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sales Manager | 7.25% | 167,953 |
| Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 8,515 |
| Assistant Director Of Public Relations | 16.11% | 24,202 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital project managers
The most common foreign language among digital project managers is Spanish at 36.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 36.3%
- French, 16.3%
- Italian, 8.8%
- German, 6.3%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Other, 27.3%
Digital project manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.3% |
| French | 16.3% |
| Italian | 8.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Other | 27.3% |
