Diversity manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Diversity manager gender statistics
66.0% of diversity managers are women and 34.0% of diversity managers are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Diversity manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Diversity manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,646
Female income
$86,467
Diversity manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared diversity managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Diversity Manager | 34% | 66% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Diversity manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diversity managers is White, which makes up 70.0% of all diversity managers. Comparatively, 11.1% of diversity managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of diversity managers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Diversity manager race
| Diversity manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Diversity manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diversity managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diversity managers have the lowest average salary at $89,745.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,565 |
| White | $91,003 |
| Black or African American | $89,745 |
| Asian | $97,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,970 |
Average diversity manager age
See how the average age of diversity managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Diversity manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 44 |
| White | 47 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Diversity manager age breakdown
The average age of diversity managers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the diversity manager population.
Diversity manager age breakdown
| Diversity Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Diversity manager educational attainment
The most common degree for diversity managers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of diversity managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Diversity managers by degree level
| Diversity manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Diversity manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diversity managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,003 annually. With a Master's degree, diversity managers earn a median annual income of $106,930 compared to $96,363 for diversity managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,930 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,363 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,003 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,221 |
Diversity manager employment statistics
Most diversity managers work for a public in the professional industry.
Company size where diversity managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diversity managers work.
Diversity manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Diversity manager jobs by company type
Employees with the diversity manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diversity managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Diversity manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 9% |
Diversity manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for diversity managers are professional, finance and technology.
Diversity manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Diversity manager turnover and employment statistics
Average diversity manager tenure
The average diversity manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 371 diversity managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Diversity manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Diversity manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diversity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services Manager | 4.78% | 88,723 |
| Harbor Department Manager | 5.19% | 30,975 |
| Finance And Insurance Manager | 10.51% | 136,188 |
| Director Of Advanced Technology | 11.01% | 70,883 |
| Materials Director | 11.39% | 20,718 |
| Director Of Training | 17.60% | 35,497 |
| Diversity Manager | 17.78% | - |
Similar diversity manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services Manager | 4.78% | 88,723 |
| Harbor Department Manager | 5.19% | 30,975 |
| Finance And Insurance Manager | 10.51% | 136,188 |
| Director Of Advanced Technology | 11.01% | 70,883 |
| Materials Director | 11.39% | 20,718 |
| Director Of Training | 17.60% | 35,497 |
Foreign languages spoken by diversity managers
The most common foreign language among diversity managers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dutch, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Diversity manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dutch | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |
