Installation manager demographics and statistics in the US
Installation manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates installation manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our installation 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 installation managers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 8,418 installation managers currently employed in the United States.
- 10.1% of all installation managers are women, while 89.9% are men.
- The average installation manager age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of installation managers is White (78.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), Unknown (4.4%) and Asian (4.1%).
- Installation managers are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for installation managers.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $108,219, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women installation managers earned 89% of what men earned.
- 7% of all installation managers are LGBT.
- Oregon is the best state for installation managers to live.
- Installation managers are 66% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Installation manager demographics by:
Installation manager gender statistics
10.1% of installation managers are women and 89.9% of installation managers are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Installation manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Installation manager gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,917
Female income
$63,056
Installation manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in installation manager positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of installation managers are female.
Installation manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.10% | 15.90% |
| 2011 | 83.90% | 16.10% |
| 2012 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2013 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2014 | 83.13% | 16.87% |
| 2015 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 82.76% | 17.24% |
| 2017 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2018 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2019 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2020 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2021 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
Installation manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared installation managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Installation Manager | 90% | 10% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Installation manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among installation managers is White, which makes up 78.2% of all installation managers. Comparatively, 9.8% of installation managers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of installation managers are Unknown.
- White, 78.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Installation manager race
| Installation manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Installation manager race and ethnicity over time
See how installation manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Installation manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 82.67% | 3.48% | 3.98% | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 82.66% | 3.47% | 3.88% | 8.11% |
| 2020 | 80.04% | 3.54% | 4.47% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 78.23% | 3.24% | 4.07% | 9.82% |
Installation manager wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown installation managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american installation managers have the lowest average salary at $67,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,518 |
| White | $71,608 |
| Black or African American | $67,836 |
| Asian | $71,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,630 |
Average installation manager age
See how the average age of installation managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Installation manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Installation manager age breakdown
The average age of installation managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the installation manager population.
Installation manager age breakdown
| Installation Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Installation manager educational attainment
The most common degree for installation managers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of installation managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Installation managers by degree level
| Installation manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Installation manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, installation managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,650 annually. With a Doctorate degree, installation managers earn a median annual income of $82,692 compared to $78,324 for installation managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,650 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,754 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,324 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,692 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,714 |
Installation manager employment statistics
Most installation managers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where installation managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where installation managers work.
Installation manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Installation manager jobs by company type
Employees with the installation manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most installation managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Installation manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Installation manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for installation managers are construction, technology and retail.
Installation manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Installation manager turnover and employment statistics
Installation manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for installation managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Installation manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Installation manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 4.53% |
| 2021 | 4.76% |
Average installation manager tenure
The average installation manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,960 installation managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Installation manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Installation manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of installation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Manager | 7.25% | - |
| Promotions Director | 9.54% | 8,812 |
| Planning Manager | 9.86% | 137,190 |
| Fundraising Consultant | 16.11% | 5,207 |
Similar installation manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Promotions Director | 9.54% | 8,812 |
| Planning Manager | 9.86% | 137,190 |
| Fundraising Consultant | 16.11% | 5,207 |
Foreign languages spoken by installation managers
The most common foreign language among installation managers is Spanish at 45.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 45.8%
- Carrier, 11.5%
- German, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 5.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Other, 27.0%
Installation manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.8% |
| Carrier | 11.5% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Other | 27.0% |
