Knowledge manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Knowledge manager gender statistics
45.3% of knowledge managers are women and 54.7% of knowledge managers are men.
- Male, 54.7%
- Female, 45.3%
Knowledge manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.7% |
| Female | 45.3% |
Knowledge manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,639
Female income
$77,757
Knowledge manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knowledge manager positions over time. Currently, 45.3% of knowledge managers are female.
Knowledge manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
| 2011 | 51.55% | 48.45% |
| 2012 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 2013 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2014 | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| 2015 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2016 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2017 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 2018 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
| 2019 | 53.55% | 46.45% |
| 2020 | 56.43% | 43.57% |
| 2021 | 54.67% | 45.33% |
Knowledge manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared knowledge managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Knowledge Manager | 55% | 45% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Knowledge manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knowledge managers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all knowledge managers. Comparatively, 12.8% of knowledge managers are Asian and 9.7% of knowledge managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Knowledge manager race
| Knowledge manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Knowledge manager race and ethnicity over time
See how knowledge manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knowledge manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.21% | 6.68% | 9.73% | 7.61% |
| 2011 | 74.41% | 6.17% | 9.59% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 73.16% | 7.03% | 10.22% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 72.59% | 6.81% | 10.73% | 7.76% |
| 2014 | 72.09% | 6.35% | 11.14% | 8.32% |
| 2015 | 71.36% | 6.91% | 11.38% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 71.67% | 6.79% | 11.57% | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 70.57% | 6.51% | 12.52% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 70.93% | 6.02% | 12.26% | 8.40% |
| 2019 | 70.60% | 5.82% | 11.99% | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 67.60% | 6.19% | 12.04% | 9.17% |
| 2021 | 65.66% | 6.48% | 12.76% | 9.72% |
Knowledge manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian knowledge managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown knowledge managers have the lowest average salary at $79,222.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,222 |
| White | $82,516 |
| Black or African American | $79,988 |
| Asian | $90,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,175 |
Average knowledge manager age
See how the average age of knowledge managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Knowledge manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Knowledge manager age breakdown
The average age of knowledge managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the knowledge manager population.
Knowledge manager age breakdown
| Knowledge Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Knowledge manager educational attainment
The most common degree for knowledge managers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of knowledge 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 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Knowledge managers by degree level
| Knowledge manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Knowledge manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, knowledge managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,953 annually. With a Master's degree, knowledge managers earn a median annual income of $92,105 compared to $86,500 for knowledge managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,105 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,500 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,953 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,620 |
Knowledge manager employment statistics
Most knowledge managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where knowledge managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knowledge managers work.
Knowledge manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Knowledge manager jobs by company type
Employees with the knowledge manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most knowledge managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Knowledge manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 4% |
Knowledge manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for knowledge managers are technology, professional and finance.
Knowledge manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Knowledge manager turnover and employment statistics
Knowledge manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knowledge managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knowledge manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knowledge manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average knowledge manager tenure
The average knowledge manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 847 knowledge managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Knowledge manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Knowledge manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knowledge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Chief | 4.78% | 46,235 |
| Division Roadmaster | 5.19% | 1,241 |
| Tax Manager | 10.51% | 79,204 |
| Knowledge Manager | 11.01% | - |
| Division Merchandise Manager | 11.39% | 11,550 |
| Organizational Development Manager | 17.60% | 70,585 |
| Position Description Manager | 17.78% | 9,172 |
Similar knowledge manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Chief | 4.78% | 46,235 |
| Division Roadmaster | 5.19% | 1,241 |
| Tax Manager | 10.51% | 79,204 |
| Division Merchandise Manager | 11.39% | 11,550 |
| Organizational Development Manager | 17.60% | 70,585 |
| Position Description Manager | 17.78% | 9,172 |
Foreign languages spoken by knowledge managers
The most common foreign language among knowledge managers is Spanish at 22.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 17.0% and French is the third-most popular at 17.0%.
- Spanish, 22.6%
- German, 17.0%
- French, 17.0%
- Chinese, 7.5%
- Russian, 7.5%
- Other, 28.4%
Knowledge manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| German | 17.0% |
| French | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 7.5% |
| Russian | 7.5% |
| Other | 28.4% |
