Household manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Household manager gender statistics
86.4% of household managers are women and 13.6% of household managers are men.
- Female, 86.4%
- Male, 13.6%
Household manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.4% |
| Male | 13.6% |
Household manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,458
Female income
$55,291
Household manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in household manager positions over time. Currently, 86.4% of household managers are female.
Household manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.85% | 82.15% |
| 2011 | 16.52% | 83.48% |
| 2012 | 17.01% | 82.99% |
| 2013 | 16.93% | 83.07% |
| 2014 | 16.85% | 83.15% |
| 2015 | 15.25% | 84.75% |
| 2016 | 14.59% | 85.41% |
| 2017 | 15.01% | 84.99% |
| 2018 | 14.80% | 85.20% |
| 2019 | 15.01% | 84.99% |
| 2020 | 12.76% | 87.24% |
| 2021 | 13.62% | 86.38% |
Household manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared household 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% |
| Household Manager | 14% | 86% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Household manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among household managers is White, which makes up 63.6% of all household managers. Comparatively, 14.3% of household managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of household managers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Household manager race
| Household manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Household manager race and ethnicity over time
See how household manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Household manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.99% | 10.30% | 3.61% | 10.65% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 10.31% | 3.69% | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 72.98% | 9.60% | 3.22% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 10.09% | 3.58% | 10.70% |
| 2014 | 70.53% | 10.67% | 3.90% | 11.58% |
| 2015 | 71.50% | 9.97% | 4.00% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 71.65% | 8.90% | 4.63% | 11.33% |
| 2017 | 71.18% | 9.16% | 4.16% | 11.66% |
| 2018 | 71.55% | 8.95% | 4.24% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 67.97% | 9.79% | 4.73% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 65.10% | 10.12% | 3.86% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 10.63% | 5.14% | 14.32% |
Household manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian household managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown household managers have the lowest average salary at $56,538.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,538 |
| White | $59,948 |
| Black or African American | $58,505 |
| Asian | $63,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,031 |
Average household manager age
See how the average age of household managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Household manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Household manager age breakdown
The average age of household managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the household manager population.
Household manager age breakdown
| Household Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Household manager educational attainment
The most common degree for household managers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of household managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Household managers by degree level
| Household manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Household manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, household managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,453 annually. With a Master's degree, household managers earn a median annual income of $74,194 compared to $59,080 for household managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,194 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,080 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,453 |
Household manager employment statistics
Most household managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where household managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where household managers work.
Household manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Household manager jobs by company type
Employees with the household manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most household managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Household manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Household manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for household managers are professional, health care and retail.
Household manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Household manager turnover and employment statistics
Household manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for household managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Household manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Household manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average household manager tenure
The average household manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,920 household managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Household manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Household manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of household 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% | 128,931 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Real Estate Firm Manager | 11.54% | 12,567 |
| Assistant Director Of Nursing | 11.66% | 118,347 |
| Household Manager | 14.16% | - |
| Director Of Admissions | 16.20% | 12,833 |
Similar household manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Project Manager | 4.08% | 128,931 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Real Estate Firm Manager | 11.54% | 12,567 |
| Assistant Director Of Nursing | 11.66% | 118,347 |
| Director Of Admissions | 16.20% | 12,833 |
Foreign languages spoken by household managers
The most common foreign language among household managers is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 11.7%
- Portuguese, 6.5%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Ukrainian, 2.6%
- Other, 20.8%
Household manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.5% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Ukrainian | 2.6% |
| Other | 20.8% |
