Freelance project manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Freelance project manager gender statistics
53.8% of freelance project managers are women and 46.2% of freelance project managers are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Freelance project manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Freelance project manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,731
Female income
$65,304
Freelance project manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freelance project manager positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of freelance project managers are female.
Freelance project manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2011 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2012 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2013 | 49.97% | 50.03% |
| 2014 | 55.01% | 44.99% |
| 2015 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
| 2016 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| 2017 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2018 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2019 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2020 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2021 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
Freelance project manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared freelance project 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Freelance Project Manager | 46% | 54% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Freelance project manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freelance project managers is White, which makes up 70.9% of all freelance project managers. Comparatively, 17.5% of freelance project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of freelance project managers are Unknown.
- White, 70.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Freelance project manager race
| Freelance project manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Freelance project manager race and ethnicity over time
See how freelance project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freelance project manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.57% | 3.55% | 2.47% | 12.30% |
| 2011 | 79.59% | 4.06% | 2.20% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 79.96% | 3.58% | 2.37% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 4.21% | 2.79% | 12.13% |
| 2014 | 78.27% | 4.15% | 2.69% | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 78.34% | 3.98% | 2.65% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 78.52% | 3.36% | 2.55% | 13.47% |
| 2017 | 76.91% | 3.26% | 2.79% | 15.01% |
| 2018 | 77.64% | 3.43% | 2.71% | 14.22% |
| 2019 | 77.35% | 3.46% | 2.75% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 74.04% | 3.90% | 2.89% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 70.95% | 3.71% | 2.84% | 17.50% |
Freelance project manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian freelance project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freelance project managers have the lowest average salary at $66,719.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,836 |
| White | $72,984 |
| Black or African American | $66,719 |
| Asian | $73,343 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,982 |
Average freelance project manager age
See how the average age of freelance project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freelance project manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 42 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 41.5 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Freelance project manager age breakdown
The average age of freelance project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the freelance project manager population.
Freelance project manager age breakdown
| Freelance Project Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Freelance project manager educational attainment
The most common degree for freelance project managers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of freelance project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Freelance project managers by degree level
| Freelance project manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Freelance project manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, freelance project managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,699 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, freelance project managers earn a median annual income of $78,668 compared to $76,711 for freelance project managers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,699 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,648 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,668 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,711 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,905 |
Freelance project manager employment statistics
Most freelance project managers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where freelance project managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freelance project managers work.
Freelance project manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Freelance project manager jobs by company type
Employees with the freelance project manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freelance project managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Freelance project manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Freelance project manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for freelance project managers are media, professional and retail.
Freelance project manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Freelance project manager turnover and employment statistics
Freelance project manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freelance project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freelance project manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freelance project manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.13% |
| 2011 | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 3.91% |
| 2015 | 3.22% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.50% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 4.26% |
Average freelance project manager tenure
The average freelance project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,199 freelance project managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freelance project manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Freelance project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freelance project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Project Manager | 4.08% | - |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Apartment House Manager | 11.54% | 31,058 |
| Radiology Manager | 11.66% | 15,565 |
| Communications Program Manager | 14.16% | 106,770 |
| Administration Dean | 16.20% | 2,524 |
Similar freelance project manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Apartment House Manager | 11.54% | 31,058 |
| Radiology Manager | 11.66% | 15,565 |
| Communications Program Manager | 14.16% | 106,770 |
| Administration Dean | 16.20% | 2,524 |
Foreign languages spoken by freelance project managers
The most common foreign language among freelance project managers is Spanish at 39.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 39.5%
- French, 20.2%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 23.5%
Freelance project manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.5% |
| French | 20.2% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 23.5% |
