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Direct marketing manager demographics and statistics in the US

Direct marketing manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates direct marketing manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our direct marketing 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 direct marketing managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 30,306 direct marketing managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 53.4% of all direct marketing managers are women, while 46.6% are men.
  • The average direct marketing manager age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of direct marketing managers is White (74.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Asian (8.2%) and Unknown (5.3%).
  • Direct marketing managers are most in-demand in Beaverton, OR.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for direct marketing managers.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $120,550, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women direct marketing managers earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all direct marketing managers are LGBT.
  • Pennsylvania is the best state for direct marketing managers to live.
  • Direct marketing managers are 59% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Direct marketing manager gender statistics

53.4% of direct marketing managers are women and 46.6% of direct marketing managers are men.
  • Female, 53.4%
  • Male, 46.6%

Direct marketing manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female53.4%
Male46.6%

Direct marketing manager gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$91,527
female-income
Female income
$86,700

Direct marketing manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in direct marketing manager positions over time. Currently, 53.4% of direct marketing managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Direct marketing manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201066.61%33.39%
201166.28%33.72%
201266.90%33.10%
201366.82%33.18%
201465.01%34.99%
201564.54%35.46%
201664.42%35.58%
201763.39%36.61%
201848.93%51.07%
201947.84%52.16%
202046.24%53.76%
202146.62%53.38%

Direct marketing manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared direct marketing 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%
Direct Marketing Manager47%53%
Director Of Sales Engineering93%7%
Route Sales Manager94%6%
Sales Superintendent95%5%

Direct marketing manager demographics by race

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

Direct marketing manager race

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

Direct marketing manager race and ethnicity over time

See how direct marketing manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Direct marketing 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%

Direct marketing manager wage gap by race

$102,000
$99,000
$96,000
$93,000
$90,000
$87,000
$84,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$91,086
White$90,696
Black or African American$86,701
Asian$99,202
Hispanic or Latino$90,398

Average direct marketing manager age

See how the average age of direct marketing managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Direct marketing manager age by race and gender

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

Direct marketing manager age breakdown

The average age of direct marketing managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the direct marketing manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Direct marketing manager age breakdown

Direct Marketing Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years44%
30-40 years39%
20-30 years17%

Direct marketing manager educational attainment

The most common degree for direct marketing managers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of direct marketing managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 80%
  • Master's, 11%
  • Associate, 6%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Direct marketing managers by degree level

Direct marketing manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's80%
Master's11%
Associate6%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees1%

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Direct marketing manager wage gap by degree level

$114,000
$110,000
$106,000
$102,000
$98,000
$94,000
$90,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$105,531
Bachelor's Degree$93,897
Doctorate Degree$109,975

Direct marketing manager employment statistics

Most direct marketing managers work for a private in the media industry.

Company size where direct marketing managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where direct marketing managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Direct marketing manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees34%

Direct marketing manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Direct marketing manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public38%
Private59%
Government1%

Direct marketing manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for direct marketing managers are media, finance and retail.

Fortune 500

Media

Finance

Retail

Technology

Direct marketing manager turnover and employment statistics

Direct marketing manager unemployment rate over time

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

Direct marketing manager unemployment rate by year

YearDirect marketing 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 direct marketing manager tenure

The average direct marketing manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,132 direct marketing managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Direct marketing manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years45%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Direct marketing manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of direct marketing managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Field Director7.25%65,051
Promotions Director9.54%8,812
Direct Marketing Manager9.86%-
Development Director16.11%63,008

Similar direct marketing manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Field Director7.25%65,051
Promotions Director9.54%8,812
Development Director16.11%63,008

Foreign languages spoken by direct marketing managers

The most common foreign language among direct marketing managers is Spanish at 53.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
  • Spanish, 53.7%
  • French, 12.2%
  • Portuguese, 7.3%
  • German, 7.3%
  • Japanese, 4.9%
  • Other, 14.6%

Direct marketing manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish53.7%
French12.2%
Portuguese7.3%
German7.3%
Japanese4.9%
Other14.6%

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Direct marketing manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a direct marketing manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of direct marketing managers is $163,662. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do direct marketing managers earn the most?

Direct marketing managers earn the most in New Jersey, where the average direct marketing manager salary is $110,743. The map here shows where direct marketing 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 Direct Marketing Managers?

By looking through more than 1,132 resumes, we found that the most popular places for direct marketing managers are New York, NY and San Francisco, CA.
Number of Direct Marketing Managers

Direct marketing manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,413$109,178
2New York3,136$103,506
3Texas2,725$72,853
4Pennsylvania2,320$102,804
5Florida2,073$73,226
6Massachusetts1,954$96,035
7Minnesota1,610$76,760
8Illinois1,605$88,181
9New Jersey1,564$110,743
10North Carolina1,509$77,710
11Washington1,445$101,298
12Georgia1,393$78,221
13Virginia1,377$81,376
14Ohio1,242$93,844
15Indiana934$75,196
16Michigan931$90,257
17Maryland930$94,629
18Wisconsin832$75,125
19Colorado830$88,619
20Arizona740$88,487
21Utah719$78,722
22Tennessee712$73,905
23Missouri698$81,015
24Oregon666$106,929
25Connecticut611$102,245
26Iowa450$80,934
27Kentucky430$74,724
28South Carolina420$91,759
29Kansas405$69,216
30Arkansas344$86,107
31Alabama324$68,463
32Nebraska316$68,658
33New Hampshire300$89,302
34Louisiana278$68,829
35Maine267$79,667
36District of Columbia266$83,842
37Nevada265$89,335
38Oklahoma260$68,151
39Mississippi239$75,209
40New Mexico200$78,715
41West Virginia197$90,499
42North Dakota180$97,202
43Delaware175$84,035
44Rhode Island151$96,147
45Idaho142$85,246
46South Dakota132$72,386
47Hawaii131$79,794
48Alaska123$83,700
49Montana114$76,219
50Wyoming104$71,936
51Vermont74$80,018

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