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Engineering program manager demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 42,634 engineering program managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 16.5% of all engineering program managers are women, while 83.5% are men.
  • The average engineering program manager age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of engineering program managers is White (69.5%), followed by Asian (14.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) and Unknown (4.6%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all engineering program managers are LGBT.
  • Engineering program managers are 48% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Engineering program manager gender statistics

16.5% of engineering program managers are women and 83.5% of engineering program managers are men.
  • Male, 83.5%
  • Female, 16.5%

Engineering program manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male83.5%
Female16.5%

Engineering program manager gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$118,255
female-income
Female income
$114,861

Engineering program manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering program manager positions over time. Currently, 16.5% of engineering program managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Engineering program manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201088.34%11.66%
201186.53%13.47%
201287.36%12.64%
201386.64%13.36%
201485.76%14.24%
201585.82%14.18%
201686.75%13.25%
201785.47%14.53%
201885.38%14.62%
201984.18%15.82%
202084.56%15.44%
202183.47%16.53%

Engineering program manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared engineering program managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Engineering Program Manager83%17%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Engineering program manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among engineering program managers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all engineering program managers. Comparatively, 14.0% of engineering program managers are Asian and 8.7% of engineering program managers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 69.5%
  • Asian, 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • Black or African American, 3.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Engineering program manager race

Engineering program manager racePercentages
White69.5%
Asian14.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Unknown4.6%
Black or African American3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Engineering program manager race and ethnicity over time

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

Engineering program manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201079.11%2.55%10.18%6.22%
201180.13%2.54%9.75%6.10%
201278.85%3.34%10.01%5.97%
201375.75%2.97%12.45%6.89%
201476.93%2.65%12.17%6.09%
201575.70%3.11%12.17%6.79%
201675.24%2.41%13.23%7.04%
201775.68%3.30%11.71%6.96%
201875.23%2.39%12.90%7.19%
201975.40%2.44%12.41%7.07%
202072.71%2.52%14.40%6.67%
202169.48%3.05%13.99%8.68%

Engineering program manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian engineering program managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino engineering program managers have the lowest average salary at $115,249.
$126,000
$124,000
$122,000
$120,000
$118,000
$116,000
$114,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$119,022
White$117,085
Black or African American$115,293
Asian$124,889
Hispanic or Latino$115,249

Average engineering program manager age

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

Engineering program manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown48
White4946
Black or African American46.5
Asian4544.5
Hispanic or Latino4747

Engineering program manager age breakdown

The average age of engineering program managers is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the engineering program manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Engineering program manager age breakdown

Engineering Program Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years77%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years1%

Engineering program manager educational attainment

The most common degree for engineering program managers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of engineering program managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Engineering program managers by degree level

Engineering program manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's19%
Associate9%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees2%

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Engineering program manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, engineering program managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $138,107 annually. With a Master's degree, engineering program managers earn a median annual income of $130,595 compared to $124,153 for engineering program managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$140,000
$137,000
$134,000
$131,000
$128,000
$125,000
$122,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$130,595
Bachelor's Degree$124,153
Doctorate Degree$138,107

Engineering program manager employment statistics

Most engineering program managers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where engineering program managers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Engineering program manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees12%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees41%

Engineering program manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Engineering program manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public48%
Private48%
Government3%

Engineering program manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for engineering program managers are technology, manufacturing and automotive.

Technology

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Automotive

Telecommunication

Engineering program manager turnover and employment statistics

Engineering program manager unemployment rate over time

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

Engineering program manager unemployment rate by year

YearEngineering program manager unemployment rate
20103.14%
20112.87%
20122.09%
20131.79%
20141.62%
20151.34%
20161.90%
20171.48%
20181.56%
20191.19%
20201.82%
20212.14%

Average engineering program manager tenure

The average engineering program manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,089 engineering 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

Engineering program manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year8%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years8%
11+ years14%

Engineering program manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of engineering 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
Project Superintendent4.08%71,449
Gaming Manager8.19%95,196
Engineering Program Manager8.93%-
Funeral Service Manager9.30%26,904
Property Manager11.54%15,402
Patient Services Manager11.66%157,294
House Manager14.16%28,706

Similar engineering program manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Project Superintendent4.08%71,449
Gaming Manager8.19%95,196
Funeral Service Manager9.30%26,904
Property Manager11.54%15,402
Patient Services Manager11.66%157,294
House Manager14.16%28,706

Foreign languages spoken by engineering program managers

The most common foreign language among engineering program managers is Spanish at 20.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.1% and French is the third-most popular at 15.2%.
  • Spanish, 20.5%
  • Mandarin, 16.1%
  • French, 15.2%
  • Chinese, 10.7%
  • German, 9.8%
  • Other, 27.7%

Engineering program manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish20.5%
Mandarin16.1%
French15.2%
Chinese10.7%
German9.8%
Other27.7%

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Engineering program manager location demographics

The amount you can make as an engineering program manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of engineering program managers is $158,590. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do engineering program managers earn the most?

Engineering program managers earn the most in California, where the average engineering program manager salary is $136,179. The map here shows where engineering 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 Engineering Program Managers?

By looking through more than 3,089 resumes, we found that the most popular places for engineering program managers are Houston, TX and San Jose, CA.
Number of Engineering Program Managers

Engineering program manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,772$136,179
2Texas4,441$111,018
3Washington4,057$130,286
4New York3,565$116,022
5Florida2,943$107,524
6Virginia2,742$100,458
7Illinois2,559$105,488
8Massachusetts2,362$118,470
9Pennsylvania2,221$126,338
10Georgia1,992$108,237
11North Carolina1,937$109,403
12Ohio1,780$122,261
13New Jersey1,752$116,404
14Michigan1,609$109,746
15Colorado1,584$110,306
16Minnesota1,499$115,908
17Maryland1,481$125,667
18Arizona1,443$117,724
19Indiana1,114$109,850
20Wisconsin1,093$107,901
21Oregon1,042$119,556
22Utah996$110,629
23Tennessee962$111,363
24Connecticut953$116,927
25Missouri858$113,618
26Alabama849$126,294
27South Carolina805$109,658
28District of Columbia700$114,159
29Iowa617$103,451
30Kentucky601$112,665
31Arkansas557$108,823
32Kansas532$105,801
33Louisiana488$116,963
34Nebraska487$109,564
35New Mexico464$103,216
36Oklahoma464$101,961
37Idaho457$120,190
38New Hampshire456$115,512
39Nevada413$130,575
40Rhode Island396$103,032
41Mississippi389$116,077
42Delaware355$108,948
43Montana325$124,759
44North Dakota319$111,293
45Maine311$114,543
46West Virginia304$104,441
47Hawaii239$116,918
48South Dakota216$116,320
49Alaska166$119,936
50Wyoming123$102,010
51Vermont85$105,499

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