Employment specialist/program manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Employment specialist/program manager demographics by:
Employment specialist/program manager gender statistics
61.7% of employment specialist/program managers are women and 38.3% of employment specialist/program managers are men.
- Female, 61.7%
- Male, 38.3%
Employment specialist/program manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% |
| Male | 38.3% |
Employment specialist/program manager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,527
Female income
$39,483
Employment specialist/program manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employment specialist/program manager positions over time. Currently, 61.7% of employment specialist/program managers are female.
Employment specialist/program manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
| 2011 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2012 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2013 | 41.39% | 58.61% |
| 2014 | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 2015 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2016 | 38.93% | 61.07% |
| 2017 | 39.20% | 60.80% |
| 2018 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2019 | 38.38% | 61.62% |
| 2020 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2021 | 38.30% | 61.70% |
Employment specialist/program manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared employment specialist/program managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Employment Specialist/Program Manager | 38% | 62% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Employment specialist/program manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employment specialist/program managers is White, which makes up 54.1% of all employment specialist/program managers. Comparatively, 17.5% of employment specialist/program managers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.3% of employment specialist/program managers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 16.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Employment specialist/program manager race
| Employment specialist/program manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Employment specialist/program manager race and ethnicity over time
See how employment specialist/program manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employment specialist/program manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.80% | 20.40% | 3.52% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 60.34% | 19.67% | 3.31% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 58.41% | 17.87% | 2.99% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 56.71% | 19.23% | 3.81% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 60.09% | 16.33% | 4.16% | 14.82% |
| 2015 | 58.77% | 18.36% | 3.13% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 58.47% | 18.13% | 3.84% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 56.76% | 17.98% | 3.39% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 56.99% | 16.09% | 4.19% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 57.01% | 17.21% | 3.94% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 53.99% | 16.69% | 3.67% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 54.13% | 16.30% | 4.58% | 17.48% |
Employment specialist/program manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian employment specialist/program managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employment specialist/program managers have the lowest average salary at $39,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,507 |
| White | $40,164 |
| Black or African American | $39,800 |
| Asian | $41,613 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,574 |
Average employment specialist/program manager age
See how the average age of employment specialist/program managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Employment specialist/program manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Employment specialist/program manager age breakdown
The average age of employment specialist/program managers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the employment specialist/program manager population.
Employment specialist/program manager age breakdown
| Employment Specialist/Program Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Employment specialist/program manager educational attainment
The most common degree for employment specialist/program managers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of employment specialist/program managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Employment specialist/program managers by degree level
| Employment specialist/program manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Employment specialist/program manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employment specialist/program managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,940 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, employment specialist/program managers earn a median annual income of $40,707 compared to $38,017 for employment specialist/program managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,940 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,868 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,707 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,017 |
Employment specialist/program manager employment statistics
Most employment specialist/program managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where employment specialist/program managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employment specialist/program managers work.
Employment specialist/program manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Employment specialist/program manager jobs by company type
Employees with the employment specialist/program manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employment specialist/program managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Employment specialist/program manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 20% |
Employment specialist/program manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for employment specialist/program managers are professional, education and non profits.
Employment specialist/program manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 32% |
| Education | 20% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Government | 12% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
Employment specialist/program manager turnover and employment statistics
Employment specialist/program manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employment specialist/program managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment specialist/program manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employment specialist/program manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average employment specialist/program manager tenure
The average employment specialist/program manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 employment specialist/program managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Employment specialist/program manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Employment specialist/program manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employment specialist/program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Parole Supervisor | 9.50% | 914 |
| Enrollment Counselor | 10.75% | 77,998 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Employment Specialist/Program Manager | 11.48% | - |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar employment specialist/program manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Parole Supervisor | 9.50% | 914 |
| Enrollment Counselor | 10.75% | 77,998 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by employment specialist/program managers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Employment specialist/program manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |