Global project manager demographics and statistics in the US
Global project manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates global project manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our global project 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 global project managers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 240,475 global project managers currently employed in the United States.
- 43.5% of all global project managers are women, while 56.5% are men.
- The average global project manager age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of global project managers is White (65.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), Asian (8.8%) and Black or African American (7.4%).
- Global project managers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The telecommunication industry is the highest-paying for global project managers.
- 10% of all global project managers are LGBT.
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Global project manager gender statistics
43.5% of global project managers are women and 56.5% of global project managers are men.
- Male, 56.5%
- Female, 43.5%
Global project manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.5% |
| Female | 43.5% |
Global project manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,593
Female income
$90,177
Global project manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in global project manager positions over time. Currently, 43.5% of global project managers are female.
Global project manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2011 | 62.59% | 37.41% |
| 2012 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
| 2013 | 62.83% | 37.17% |
| 2014 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
| 2015 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2016 | 61.06% | 38.94% |
| 2017 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| 2018 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2019 | 57.86% | 42.14% |
| 2020 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2021 | 56.50% | 43.50% |
Global project manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared global 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% |
| Global Project Manager | 56% | 44% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Global project manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among global project managers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all global project managers. Comparatively, 12.5% of global project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of global project managers are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Global project manager race
| Global project manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Global project manager race and ethnicity over time
See how global project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Global project manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.12% | 7.28% | 6.47% | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 74.35% | 7.35% | 6.43% | 9.64% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 7.34% | 6.75% | 10.19% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 7.04% | 7.22% | 10.09% |
| 2014 | 72.50% | 7.28% | 7.28% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 71.89% | 7.43% | 7.54% | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 71.87% | 7.21% | 7.56% | 10.77% |
| 2017 | 70.95% | 7.22% | 8.15% | 11.08% |
| 2018 | 71.01% | 7.09% | 8.09% | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 6.99% | 8.02% | 11.86% |
| 2020 | 67.90% | 7.16% | 8.28% | 12.00% |
| 2021 | 65.95% | 7.45% | 8.80% | 12.46% |
Global project manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian global project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american global project managers have the lowest average salary at $92,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,456 |
| White | $96,613 |
| Black or African American | $92,422 |
| Asian | $103,939 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,913 |
Average global project manager age
See how the average age of global project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Global project manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Global project manager age breakdown
The average age of global project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the global project manager population.
Global project manager age breakdown
| Global Project Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Global project manager educational attainment
The most common degree for global project managers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of global project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Global project managers by degree level
| Global project manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Global project manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, global project managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $117,771 annually. With a Master's degree, global project managers earn a median annual income of $112,704 compared to $102,893 for global project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,704 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,058 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,893 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,771 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,498 |
Global project manager employment statistics
Most global project managers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where global project managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where global project managers work.
Global project manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 58% |
Global project manager jobs by company type
Employees with the global project manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most global project managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Global project manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 57% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 1% |
Global project manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for global project managers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Global project manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Global project manager turnover and employment statistics
Global project manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for global project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Global project manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Global project manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average global project manager tenure
The average global project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,834 global project managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Global project manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Global project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of global 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Development Manager | 4.08% | 67,359 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Global Project Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Apartment House Manager | 11.54% | 31,058 |
| Hospital Plan Administrator | 11.66% | 52,418 |
| Housing Director | 14.16% | 9,396 |
Similar global project manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Development Manager | 4.08% | 67,359 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Apartment House Manager | 11.54% | 31,058 |
| Hospital Plan Administrator | 11.66% | 52,418 |
| Housing Director | 14.16% | 9,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by global project managers
The most common foreign language among global project managers is Spanish at 30.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.6%.
- Spanish, 30.2%
- French, 14.7%
- Portuguese, 11.6%
- German, 7.0%
- Carrier, 6.2%
- Other, 30.3%
Global project manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.2% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Portuguese | 11.6% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Carrier | 6.2% |
| Other | 30.3% |
