Launch manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Launch manager gender statistics
26.6% of launch managers are women and 73.4% of launch managers are men.
- Male, 73.4%
- Female, 26.6%
Launch manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.4% |
| Female | 26.6% |
Launch manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,477
Female income
$105,382
Launch manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in launch manager positions over time. Currently, 26.6% of launch managers are female.
Launch manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2013 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2014 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2015 | 85.16% | 14.84% |
| 2016 | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| 2017 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2018 | 75.13% | 24.87% |
| 2019 | 74.30% | 25.70% |
| 2020 | 73.05% | 26.95% |
| 2021 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
Launch manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared launch 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% |
| Launch Manager | 73% | 27% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Launch manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among launch managers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all launch managers. Comparatively, 8.7% of launch managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of launch managers are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Launch manager race
| Launch manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Launch manager race and ethnicity over time
See how launch manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Launch 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 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Launch manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian launch managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american launch managers have the lowest average salary at $105,383.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,825 |
| White | $111,249 |
| Black or African American | $105,383 |
| Asian | $123,915 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,810 |
Average launch manager age
See how the average age of launch managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Launch manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Launch manager age breakdown
The average age of launch managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the launch manager population.
Launch manager age breakdown
| Launch Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Launch manager educational attainment
The most common degree for launch managers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of launch managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Launch managers by degree level
| Launch manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Launch manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, launch managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $140,271 annually. With a Master's degree, launch managers earn a median annual income of $133,483 compared to $115,989 for launch managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $133,483 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,989 |
| Doctorate Degree | $140,271 |
Launch manager employment statistics
Most launch managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where launch managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where launch managers work.
Launch manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Launch manager jobs by company type
Employees with the launch manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most launch managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Launch manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 0% |
Launch manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for launch managers are manufacturing, technology and automotive.
Launch manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Launch manager turnover and employment statistics
Launch manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for launch managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Launch manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Launch 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 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average launch manager tenure
The average launch manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 693 launch managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Launch manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Launch manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of launch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Sales Manager | 7.25% | 111,981 |
| Retail Advertising Executive | 9.54% | 125,322 |
| Launch Manager | 9.86% | - |
| Corporate Officer | 16.11% | 65,769 |
Similar launch manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Sales Manager | 7.25% | 111,981 |
| Retail Advertising Executive | 9.54% | 125,322 |
| Corporate Officer | 16.11% | 65,769 |
Foreign languages spoken by launch managers
The most common foreign language among launch managers is Spanish at 21.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 21.9%
- French, 18.8%
- German, 12.5%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Other, 34.2%
Launch manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| French | 18.8% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Other | 34.2% |
