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Grant manager demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 4,541 grant managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 70.6% of all grant managers are women, while 29.4% are men.
  • The average grant manager age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of grant managers is White (61.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%), Black or African American (12.7%) and Unknown (5.4%).
  • Grant managers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for grant managers.
  • Arlington, VA pays an annual average wage of $71,632, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women grant managers earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 14% of all grant managers are LGBT.
  • Virginia is the best state for grant managers to live.
  • Grant managers are 33% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Grant manager gender statistics

70.6% of grant managers are women and 29.4% of grant managers are men.
  • Female, 70.6%
  • Male, 29.4%

Grant manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female70.6%
Male29.4%

Grant manager gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$61,388
female-income
Female income
$59,373

Grant manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grant manager positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of grant managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Grant manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201036.45%63.55%
201134.30%65.70%
201235.10%64.90%
201334.98%65.02%
201434.85%65.15%
201532.20%67.80%
201631.07%68.93%
201731.79%68.21%
201831.43%68.57%
201931.79%68.21%
202027.85%72.15%
202129.39%70.61%

Grant manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared grant 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 titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Grant Manager29%71%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Grant manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among grant managers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all grant managers. Comparatively, 14.5% of grant managers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of grant managers are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
  • Black or African American, 12.7%
  • Unknown, 5.4%
  • Asian, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Grant manager race

Grant manager racePercentages
White61.3%
Hispanic or Latino14.5%
Black or African American12.7%
Unknown5.4%
Asian5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Grant manager race and ethnicity over time

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

Grant manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.67%12.35%3.64%10.86%
201169.60%12.36%3.72%11.27%
201270.66%11.65%3.26%11.32%
201370.37%12.14%3.62%10.91%
201468.22%12.72%3.94%11.79%
201569.18%12.02%4.04%11.62%
201669.33%10.95%4.67%11.54%
201768.86%11.21%4.20%11.87%
201869.24%11.00%4.28%12.25%
201965.65%11.84%4.77%14.59%
202062.78%12.17%3.90%14.50%
202161.33%12.68%5.18%14.53%

Grant manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian grant managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown grant managers have the lowest average salary at $59,984.
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$59,984
White$61,620
Black or African American$60,934
Asian$63,264
Hispanic or Latino$61,185

Average grant manager age

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

Grant manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5347
Unknown4642
Asian3738
Hispanic or Latino4241
White4746
American Indian and Alaska Native52

Grant manager age breakdown

The average age of grant managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the grant manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Grant manager age breakdown

Grant Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years65%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years9%

Grant manager educational attainment

The most common degree for grant managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of grant managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Master's, 23%
  • Associate, 6%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Grant managers by degree level

Grant manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Master's23%
Associate6%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Grant manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, grant managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,939 annually. With a Master's degree, grant managers earn a median annual income of $67,961 compared to $61,208 for grant managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
$64,000
$62,000
$60,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$67,961
Bachelor's Degree$61,208
Doctorate Degree$70,939

Grant manager employment statistics

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

Company size where grant managers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Grant manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees27%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees15%

Grant manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Grant manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education33%
Public10%
Private33%
Government23%

Grant manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for grant managers are education, non profits and government.

Education

Non Profits

Government

Health Care

Professional

Grant manager turnover and employment statistics

Grant manager unemployment rate over time

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

Grant manager unemployment rate by year

YearGrant manager unemployment rate
20104.61%
20115.55%
20124.47%
20134.47%
20144.12%
20153.13%
20163.26%
20172.73%
20182.00%
20192.37%
20203.36%
20213.29%

Average grant manager tenure

The average grant manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,285 grant managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Grant manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year15%
1-2 years40%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years9%

Grant manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of grant managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Commercial Project Manager4.08%150,062
Bingo Manager8.19%3,869
Postmaster9.30%6,559
Consulting Property Manager11.54%26,995
Rehab Director11.66%31,936
Grant Manager14.16%-
Student Life Dean16.20%21,135

Similar grant manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Commercial Project Manager4.08%150,062
Bingo Manager8.19%3,869
Postmaster9.30%6,559
Consulting Property Manager11.54%26,995
Rehab Director11.66%31,936
Student Life Dean16.20%21,135

Foreign languages spoken by grant managers

The most common foreign language among grant managers is Spanish at 40.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
  • Spanish, 40.3%
  • French, 20.2%
  • Arabic, 6.5%
  • Russian, 4.8%
  • Portuguese, 4.0%
  • Other, 24.2%

Grant manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish40.3%
French20.2%
Arabic6.5%
Russian4.8%
Portuguese4.0%
Other24.2%

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Grant manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a grant manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of grant managers is $68,477. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do grant managers earn the most?

Grant managers earn the most in New Jersey, where the average grant manager salary is $74,369. The map here shows where grant 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 Grant Managers?

By looking through more than 2,285 resumes, we found that the most popular places for grant managers are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Grant Managers

Grant manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California277$62,294
2New York220$66,288
3Virginia189$70,708
4Pennsylvania180$60,290
5Massachusetts162$68,584
6Illinois148$61,185
7Maryland135$56,952
8Texas131$52,810
9Florida130$54,724
10Ohio97$54,877
11Washington95$60,839
12New Jersey82$74,369
13Indiana80$52,166
14Wisconsin68$56,883
15North Carolina67$55,322
16District of Columbia62$64,285
17Minnesota62$56,394
18Michigan61$70,086
19Tennessee54$57,209
20Connecticut53$58,094
21Colorado51$58,230
22Oregon48$60,887
23Missouri45$51,130
24Arizona42$60,381
25Georgia37$60,422
26Iowa32$47,949
27Nebraska26$50,908
28South Carolina25$52,211
29Oklahoma25$48,006
30Utah24$66,347
31Kentucky23$58,797
32Rhode Island20$65,020
33West Virginia17$62,240
34Alaska16$52,949
35Montana16$51,071
36Nevada16$51,496
37New Mexico16$49,454
38Alabama16$47,995
39Kansas16$47,606
40Arkansas14$51,721
41Mississippi13$48,111
42Maine12$52,750
43Delaware11$54,820
44Louisiana11$51,711
45Vermont9$57,253
46New Hampshire9$54,047
47Hawaii8$51,190
48Wyoming7$60,507
49Idaho6$49,489
50South Dakota5$50,400
51North Dakota5$49,261

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