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Lead program manager demographics and statistics in the US

Lead program manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead program manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead program 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 lead program managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 124,304 lead program managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 36.3% of all lead program managers are women, while 63.7% are men.
  • The average lead program manager age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead program managers is White (65.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%), Asian (9.1%) and Black or African American (7.7%).
  • Lead program managers are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
  • Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $142,181, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women lead program managers earned 94% of what men earned.
  • Rhode Island is the best state for lead program managers to live.
  • Lead program managers are 47% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead program manager gender statistics

36.3% of lead program managers are women and 63.7% of lead program managers are men.
  • Male, 63.7%
  • Female, 36.3%

Lead program manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male63.7%
Female36.3%

Lead program manager gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$120,460
female-income
Female income
$113,223

Lead program manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead program manager positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of lead program managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead program manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201069.04%30.96%
201169.35%30.65%
201268.97%31.03%
201369.56%30.44%
201468.54%31.46%
201568.35%31.65%
201667.96%32.04%
201767.24%32.76%
201867.08%32.92%
201964.99%35.01%
202064.96%35.04%
202163.72%36.28%

Lead program manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead program 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 titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Lead Program Manager64%36%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Lead program manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead program managers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all lead program managers. Comparatively, 12.9% of lead program managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of lead program managers are Asian.
  • White, 65.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
  • Asian, 9.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.7%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Lead program manager race

Lead program manager racePercentages
White65.0%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Asian9.1%
Black or African American7.7%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Lead program manager race and ethnicity over time

See how lead program manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead program manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.14%7.53%6.72%10.46%
201173.37%7.60%6.68%10.10%
201272.47%7.60%7.00%10.65%
201372.41%7.29%7.48%10.55%
201471.52%7.53%7.54%11.03%
201570.91%7.68%7.79%11.21%
201670.89%7.46%7.81%11.22%
201769.97%7.47%8.40%11.53%
201870.03%7.34%8.34%11.63%
201969.46%7.24%8.27%12.31%
202066.91%7.41%8.54%12.46%
202164.96%7.70%9.05%12.91%

Lead program manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead program managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead program managers have the lowest average salary at $115,761.
$131,000
$128,000
$125,000
$122,000
$119,000
$116,000
$113,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$119,181
White$120,483
Black or African American$115,761
Asian$128,690
Hispanic or Latino$118,570

Average lead program manager age

See how the average age of lead program managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead program manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4948
Unknown4644
Asian4342
Hispanic or Latino4443
White4847
American Indian and Alaska Native4849

Lead program manager age breakdown

The average age of lead program managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the lead program manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead program manager age breakdown

Lead Program Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years5%

Lead program manager educational attainment

The most common degree for lead program managers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of lead program 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, 64%
  • Master's, 22%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Lead program managers by degree level

Lead program manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's64%
Master's22%
Associate9%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees4%

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Lead program manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead program managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $144,032 annually. With a Master's degree, lead program managers earn a median annual income of $138,433 compared to $127,521 for lead program managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$148,000
$140,000
$132,000
$124,000
$116,000
$108,000
$100,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$138,433
High School Diploma or Less$107,412
Bachelor's Degree$127,521
Doctorate Degree$144,032
Some College/ Associate Degree$111,321

Lead program manager employment statistics

Most lead program managers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where lead program managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead program managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead program manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees39%

Lead program manager jobs by company type

Employees with the lead program manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead program managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead program manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public41%
Private47%
Government5%

Lead program manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead program managers are technology, professional and health care.

Fortune 500

Technology

Professional

Health Care

Finance

Lead program manager turnover and employment statistics

Lead program manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead program managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead program manager unemployment rate by year

YearLead program manager unemployment rate
20104.97%
20114.42%
20123.85%
20133.27%
20142.84%
20152.50%
20162.36%
20172.12%
20182.02%
20191.92%
20203.30%
20213.33%

Average lead program manager tenure

The average lead program manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,177 lead program managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead program manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year9%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Lead program manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead program managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Government Contractor4.08%27,738
Bingo Manager8.19%3,869
Funeral Planner9.30%14,997
Lead Program Manager9.67%-
Condominium Manager11.54%4,179
Nurse Manager11.66%380,264
Director Community Programs14.16%24,042

Similar lead program manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Government Contractor4.08%27,738
Bingo Manager8.19%3,869
Funeral Planner9.30%14,997
Condominium Manager11.54%4,179
Nurse Manager11.66%380,264
Director Community Programs14.16%24,042

Foreign languages spoken by lead program managers

The most common foreign language among lead program managers is Spanish at 41.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
  • Spanish, 41.0%
  • French, 11.5%
  • Portuguese, 4.9%
  • Japanese, 4.9%
  • Carrier, 4.9%
  • Other, 32.8%

Lead program manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish41.0%
French11.5%
Portuguese4.9%
Japanese4.9%
Carrier4.9%
Other32.8%

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Lead program manager location demographics

Where do lead program managers earn the most?

Lead program managers earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average lead program manager salary is $147,928. The map here shows where lead program managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Program Managers?

By looking through more than 2,177 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead program managers are Redmond, WA and Seattle, WA.
Number of Lead Program Managers

Lead program manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,977$131,118
2Texas4,339$114,014
3New York3,608$134,431
4Washington3,349$129,238
5Florida2,876$109,070
6Illinois2,731$102,357
7Virginia2,561$132,858
8Pennsylvania2,363$121,503
9Massachusetts2,247$126,173
10Georgia1,999$104,530
11New Jersey1,966$123,110
12North Carolina1,896$116,179
13Ohio1,723$112,428
14Maryland1,501$135,065
15Minnesota1,393$101,415
16Colorado1,363$102,344
17Michigan1,355$117,620
18Arizona1,342$110,683
19Oregon1,218$123,893
20Indiana966$112,786
21District of Columbia918$142,128
22Connecticut907$145,647
23Wisconsin904$114,978
24Tennessee904$113,590
25Missouri873$110,638
26Utah806$98,198
27Kansas766$122,210
28Arkansas735$109,298
29Oklahoma731$105,062
30Nevada714$108,630
31Alabama672$110,821
32Nebraska643$106,226
33South Carolina630$99,249
34New Mexico595$108,979
35Idaho569$111,631
36Kentucky506$110,218
37Iowa489$129,239
38Montana431$127,564
39Louisiana420$112,068
40New Hampshire371$120,179
41Rhode Island335$147,928
42Delaware296$132,191
43Mississippi292$107,530
44South Dakota273$112,118
45Alaska229$125,778
46West Virginia228$117,400
47Maine216$108,555
48Hawaii212$93,769
49North Dakota172$99,197
50Vermont115$108,555
51Wyoming75$105,042

Where are lead program managers in high demand?

Lead program managers are in high demand in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 8 job openings for lead program managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead program managers are in the most demand.
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