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Equipment manager demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 19,154 equipment managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 15.8% of all equipment managers are women, while 84.2% are men.
  • The average equipment manager age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of equipment managers is White (68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (8.1%) and Unknown (4.5%).
  • Equipment managers are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $103,582, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women equipment managers earned 89% of what men earned.
  • Alaska is the best state for equipment managers to live.
  • Equipment managers are 56% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Equipment manager gender statistics

15.8% of equipment managers are women and 84.2% of equipment managers are men.
  • Male, 84.2%
  • Female, 15.8%

Equipment manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male84.2%
Female15.8%

Equipment manager gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$66,970
female-income
Female income
$59,529

Equipment manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equipment manager positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of equipment managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Equipment manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201083.68%16.32%
201184.36%15.64%
201283.95%16.05%
201384.19%15.81%
201484.84%15.16%
201586.02%13.98%
201685.23%14.77%
201783.37%16.63%
201884.03%15.97%
201986.90%13.10%
202082.97%17.03%
202184.22%15.78%

Equipment manager related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Equipment Manager84%16%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Equipment manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among equipment managers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all equipment managers. Comparatively, 15.5% of equipment managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of equipment managers are Black or African American.
  • White, 68.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
  • Black or African American, 8.1%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • Asian, 2.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%

Equipment manager race

Equipment manager racePercentages
White68.5%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Black or African American8.1%
Unknown4.5%
Asian2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.3%

Equipment manager race and ethnicity over time

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

Equipment manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.20%9.03%2.31%11.37%
201174.45%8.43%2.05%12.21%
201273.94%8.38%1.81%13.41%
201372.94%8.51%2.25%13.37%
201473.11%9.11%2.50%12.56%
201573.62%8.67%1.86%13.41%
201673.96%7.64%2.40%13.60%
201773.43%7.89%2.13%13.69%
201871.08%8.11%2.29%15.89%
201973.37%8.81%2.11%13.30%
202071.95%7.68%2.02%13.91%
202168.53%8.11%2.09%15.53%

Equipment manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian equipment managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american equipment managers have the lowest average salary at $60,241.
$81,000
$77,000
$73,000
$69,000
$65,000
$61,000
$57,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$72,159
White$65,820
Black or African American$60,241
Asian$77,769
Hispanic or Latino$60,541

Average equipment manager age

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

Equipment manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4951
Unknown43
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino48
White5151.5
American Indian and Alaska Native53.5

Equipment manager age breakdown

The average age of equipment managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the equipment manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Equipment manager age breakdown

Equipment Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years78%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years3%

Equipment manager educational attainment

The most common degree for equipment managers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of equipment managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
  • Bachelor's, 62%
  • Associate, 17%
  • High School Diploma, 11%
  • Master's, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Equipment managers by degree level

Equipment manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's62%
Associate17%
High School Diploma11%
Master's5%
Other Degrees5%

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Equipment manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, equipment managers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $82,201 annually. With a Associate degree, equipment managers earn a median annual income of $64,874 compared to $61,464 for equipment managers with an High School Diploma degree.
$87,000
$82,000
$77,000
$72,000
$67,000
$62,000
$57,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$61,464
Bachelor's Degree$82,201
Some College/ Associate Degree$64,874

Equipment manager employment statistics

Most equipment managers work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where equipment managers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Equipment manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees39%
> 10,000 employees20%

Equipment manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Equipment manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education56%
Public14%
Private27%
Government3%

Equipment manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for equipment managers are education, hospitality and construction.

Education

Hospitality

Fortune 500

Construction

Energy

Equipment manager turnover and employment statistics

Equipment manager unemployment rate over time

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

Equipment manager unemployment rate by year

YearEquipment manager unemployment rate
20105.85%
20115.73%
20124.63%
20133.86%
20142.71%
20152.04%
20162.81%
20171.83%
20181.59%
20191.44%
20202.49%
20212.55%

Average equipment manager tenure

The average equipment manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,065 equipment managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Equipment manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year19%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Equipment manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of equipment managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Repairman2.02%549
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
Facility Maintenance Technician3.55%171,217
Aircraft Maintenance Technician3.67%105,268
Equipment Manager4.05%-
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Similar equipment manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Repairman2.02%549
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
Facility Maintenance Technician3.55%171,217
Aircraft Maintenance Technician3.67%105,268
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Foreign languages spoken by equipment managers

The most common foreign language among equipment managers is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
  • Spanish, 54.3%
  • French, 12.0%
  • German, 4.9%
  • Chinese, 3.8%
  • Portuguese, 3.3%
  • Other, 21.7%

Equipment manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish54.3%
French12.0%
German4.9%
Chinese3.8%
Portuguese3.3%
Other21.7%

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Equipment manager location demographics

The amount you can make as an equipment manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of equipment managers is $79,619. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do equipment managers earn the most?

Equipment managers earn the most in Alaska, where the average equipment manager salary is $98,113. The map here shows where equipment 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 Equipment Managers?

By looking through more than 7,065 resumes, we found that the most popular places for equipment managers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Equipment Managers

Equipment manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,889$91,184
2Texas1,480$71,246
3Florida988$49,118
4New York913$82,723
5Pennsylvania848$71,688
6Illinois728$74,300
7Georgia701$58,623
8North Carolina671$58,336
9Ohio611$78,557
10Virginia609$60,385
11Maryland484$65,264
12Michigan459$81,142
13Washington458$80,963
14Indiana453$54,843
15New Jersey442$90,288
16Massachusetts436$89,845
17Colorado427$58,862
18Tennessee423$50,967
19South Carolina391$47,960
20Missouri370$69,283
21Wisconsin343$67,858
22Arizona334$61,766
23Minnesota311$84,037
24Iowa292$71,314
25Utah284$74,562
26Oregon271$81,360
27Kentucky243$66,171
28Alabama238$61,477
29Arkansas210$60,025
30Louisiana203$68,065
31Montana192$58,933
32Oklahoma181$53,789
33Connecticut174$73,306
34Kansas171$58,636
35Mississippi168$61,397
36Nevada156$70,915
37Idaho149$70,492
38Nebraska138$59,221
39New Mexico132$64,051
40District of Columbia118$75,313
41West Virginia115$77,351
42Delaware86$77,681
43Maine85$70,234
44Hawaii85$56,293
45Alaska78$98,113
46New Hampshire69$82,781
47North Dakota60$67,757
48Vermont45$67,368
49South Dakota45$54,314
50Rhode Island43$79,004
51Wyoming37$70,625

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