Golf course manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Golf course manager gender statistics
24.3% of golf course managers are women and 75.7% of golf course managers are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Golf course manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Golf course manager gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,574
Female income
$48,418
Golf course manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in golf course manager positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of golf course managers are female.
Golf course manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2011 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2012 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2013 | 79.30% | 20.70% |
| 2014 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2015 | 79.67% | 20.33% |
| 2016 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2017 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2018 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2019 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 2020 | 77.00% | 23.00% |
| 2021 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
Golf course manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared golf course managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Golf Course Manager | 76% | 24% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Golf course manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among golf course managers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all golf course managers. Comparatively, 15.3% of golf course managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of golf course managers are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Golf course manager race
| Golf course manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Golf course manager race and ethnicity over time
See how golf course manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Golf course manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.96% | 6.32% | 5.28% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 74.80% | 6.48% | 5.30% | 10.85% |
| 2012 | 74.45% | 6.05% | 5.44% | 11.93% |
| 2013 | 74.96% | 5.87% | 5.48% | 11.29% |
| 2014 | 73.85% | 5.84% | 5.38% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 73.87% | 5.91% | 5.32% | 12.57% |
| 2016 | 71.54% | 6.42% | 5.77% | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 5.90% | 5.51% | 13.28% |
| 2018 | 72.46% | 5.67% | 6.08% | 13.15% |
| 2019 | 71.07% | 5.95% | 6.12% | 14.22% |
| 2020 | 69.32% | 5.98% | 5.77% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 67.26% | 6.22% | 6.40% | 15.31% |
Golf course manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian golf course managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american golf course managers have the lowest average salary at $52,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,516 |
| White | $57,205 |
| Black or African American | $52,485 |
| Asian | $58,385 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,473 |
Average golf course manager age
See how the average age of golf course managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Golf course manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Golf course manager age breakdown
The average age of golf course managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the golf course manager population.
Golf course manager age breakdown
| Golf Course Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Golf course manager educational attainment
The most common degree for golf course managers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of golf course managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Golf course managers by degree level
| Golf course manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Golf course manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, golf course managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,233 annually. With a Doctorate degree, golf course managers earn a median annual income of $70,648 compared to $60,988 for golf course managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,233 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,639 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,988 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,542 |
Golf course manager employment statistics
Most golf course managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where golf course managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where golf course managers work.
Golf course manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Golf course manager jobs by company type
Employees with the golf course manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most golf course managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Golf course manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 18% |
Golf course manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for golf course managers are hospitality, government and education.
Golf course manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 22% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Golf course manager turnover and employment statistics
Golf course manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for golf course managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Golf course manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Golf course manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average golf course manager tenure
The average golf course manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 720 golf course managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Golf course manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Golf course manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of golf course 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Associate Project Manager | 8.41% | 176,552 |
| Head Of Sales | 9.38% | 112,592 |
| Golf Course Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Board Member | 11.63% | 7,581 |
| Personnel Manager | 13.02% | 14,803 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar golf course manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Associate Project Manager | 8.41% | 176,552 |
| Head Of Sales | 9.38% | 112,592 |
| Board Member | 11.63% | 7,581 |
| Personnel Manager | 13.02% | 14,803 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by golf course managers
The most common foreign language among golf course managers is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- German, 7.4%
- Japanese, 7.4%
- French, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Other, 26.0%
Golf course manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Japanese | 7.4% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Other | 26.0% |
