Functional manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Functional manager gender statistics
32.8% of functional managers are women and 67.2% of functional managers are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Functional manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Functional manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,546
Female income
$107,372
Functional manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in functional manager positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of functional managers are female.
Functional manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.41% | 36.59% |
| 2011 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2012 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2013 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2014 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2015 | 67.58% | 32.42% |
| 2016 | 66.99% | 33.01% |
| 2017 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2018 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
| 2019 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
| 2020 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
| 2021 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
Functional manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared functional 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% |
| Functional Manager | 67% | 33% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Functional manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among functional managers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all functional managers. Comparatively, 12.7% of functional managers are Asian and 10.0% of functional managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Functional manager race
| Functional manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Functional manager race and ethnicity over time
See how functional manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Functional manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.87% | 6.84% | 9.65% | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 74.07% | 6.33% | 9.51% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 72.82% | 7.19% | 10.13% | 7.79% |
| 2013 | 72.25% | 6.98% | 10.64% | 8.01% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 6.51% | 11.06% | 8.56% |
| 2015 | 71.02% | 7.07% | 11.29% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 71.33% | 6.95% | 11.48% | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 70.23% | 6.67% | 12.44% | 8.23% |
| 2018 | 70.59% | 6.18% | 12.17% | 8.64% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 5.98% | 11.91% | 9.19% |
| 2020 | 67.26% | 6.35% | 11.96% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 6.64% | 12.68% | 9.96% |
Functional manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian functional managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown functional managers have the lowest average salary at $108,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,933 |
| White | $112,416 |
| Black or African American | $109,745 |
| Asian | $121,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,001 |
Average functional manager age
See how the average age of functional managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Functional manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Functional manager age breakdown
The average age of functional managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the functional manager population.
Functional manager age breakdown
| Functional Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Functional manager educational attainment
The most common degree for functional managers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of functional managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Functional managers by degree level
| Functional manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Functional manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, functional managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,277 annually. With a Master's degree, functional managers earn a median annual income of $122,384 compared to $116,588 for functional managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $122,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,588 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,277 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,848 |
Functional manager employment statistics
Most functional managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where functional managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where functional managers work.
Functional manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Functional manager jobs by company type
Employees with the functional manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most functional managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Functional manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 4% |
Functional manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for functional managers are technology, manufacturing and finance.
Functional manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Functional manager turnover and employment statistics
Functional manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for functional managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Functional manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Functional manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average functional manager tenure
The average functional manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 988 functional managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Functional manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Functional manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of functional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 11,982 |
| Assistant Terminal Manager | 5.19% | 2,180 |
| Finance Planning Manager | 10.51% | 120,588 |
| Functional Manager | 11.01% | - |
| Director Of Global Sourcing | 11.39% | 24,222 |
| Area Development Manager | 17.60% | 80,905 |
| Labour Relations Director | 17.78% | 45,585 |
Similar functional manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 11,982 |
| Assistant Terminal Manager | 5.19% | 2,180 |
| Finance Planning Manager | 10.51% | 120,588 |
| Director Of Global Sourcing | 11.39% | 24,222 |
| Area Development Manager | 17.60% | 80,905 |
| Labour Relations Director | 17.78% | 45,585 |
Foreign languages spoken by functional managers
The most common foreign language among functional managers is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- French, 23.8%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Dutch, 4.8%
- Other, 4.7%
Functional manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| French | 23.8% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Dutch | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% |
