Land manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Land manager gender statistics
23.3% of land managers are women and 76.7% of land managers are men.
- Male, 76.7%
- Female, 23.3%
Land manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.7% |
| Female | 23.3% |
Land manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,457
Female income
$64,454
Land manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in land manager positions over time. Currently, 23.3% of land managers are female.
Land manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2011 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2012 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2013 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 2014 | 79.84% | 20.16% |
| 2015 | 80.82% | 19.18% |
| 2016 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2017 | 80.38% | 19.62% |
| 2018 | 80.11% | 19.89% |
| 2019 | 78.82% | 21.18% |
| 2020 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2021 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
Land manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared land 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% |
| Land Manager | 77% | 23% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Land manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among land managers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all land managers. Comparatively, 15.9% of land managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of land managers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Land manager race
| Land manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Land manager race and ethnicity over time
See how land manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Land manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.25% | 9.84% | 4.65% | 12.88% |
| 2011 | 70.32% | 9.85% | 4.22% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 70.38% | 9.87% | 4.40% | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 69.62% | 9.78% | 4.64% | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 68.68% | 9.96% | 4.70% | 13.84% |
| 2015 | 68.50% | 10.48% | 5.12% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 68.19% | 9.51% | 5.21% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 67.67% | 10.26% | 5.40% | 13.88% |
| 2018 | 67.66% | 9.31% | 5.26% | 14.85% |
| 2019 | 67.45% | 9.24% | 5.06% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 65.03% | 9.82% | 5.14% | 15.25% |
| 2021 | 64.37% | 9.44% | 5.52% | 15.87% |
Land manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian land managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino land managers have the lowest average salary at $69,323.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,086 |
| White | $71,207 |
| Black or African American | $71,619 |
| Asian | $73,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,323 |
Average land manager age
See how the average age of land managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Land manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48.5 |
| Unknown | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 45 |
| White | 49 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Land manager age breakdown
The average age of land managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the land manager population.
Land manager age breakdown
| Land Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Land manager educational attainment
The most common degree for land managers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of land managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Land managers by degree level
| Land manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Land manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, land managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,307 annually. With a Master's degree, land managers earn a median annual income of $89,953 compared to $76,526 for land managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,953 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,035 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,526 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,307 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,892 |
Land manager employment statistics
Most land managers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where land managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where land managers work.
Land manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Land manager jobs by company type
Employees with the land manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most land managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Land manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 5% |
Land manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for land managers are energy, professional and construction.
Land manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 24% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Land manager turnover and employment statistics
Land manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for land managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Land manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Land manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.70% |
| 2016 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 3.50% |
Average land manager tenure
The average land manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 946 land managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Land manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Land manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of land 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Design Manager | 4.08% | 139,531 |
| Surveillance Manager | 8.19% | 1,183 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Land Manager | 11.54% | - |
| Hospital Plan Administrator | 11.66% | 52,418 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
| Workforce Development Vice President | 16.20% | 75,451 |
Similar land manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Design Manager | 4.08% | 139,531 |
| Surveillance Manager | 8.19% | 1,183 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Hospital Plan Administrator | 11.66% | 52,418 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
| Workforce Development Vice President | 16.20% | 75,451 |
Foreign languages spoken by land managers
The most common foreign language among land managers is Spanish at 26.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 15.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 26.3%
- Arabic, 15.8%
- Portuguese, 10.5%
- Dakota, 10.5%
- Swahili, 5.3%
- Other, 31.6%
Land manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| Arabic | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 10.5% |
| Dakota | 10.5% |
| Swahili | 5.3% |
| Other | 31.6% |
