Manager demographics and statistics in the US
Manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our 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 managers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,920,990 managers currently employed in the United States.
- 49.0% of all managers are women, while 51.0% are men.
- The average manager age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of managers is White (67.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Asian (6.4%) and Black or African American (6.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
- 10% of all managers are LGBT.
- Managers are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Manager demographics by:
Manager gender statistics
49.0% of managers are women and 51.0% of managers are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Manager gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,099
Female income
$54,599
Manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manager positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of managers are female.
Manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 2011 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2012 | 55.59% | 44.41% |
| 2013 | 56.16% | 43.84% |
| 2014 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2015 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2016 | 57.70% | 42.30% |
| 2017 | 54.89% | 45.11% |
| 2018 | 54.80% | 45.20% |
| 2019 | 52.71% | 47.29% |
| 2020 | 52.83% | 47.17% |
| 2021 | 51.02% | 48.98% |
Manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Manager | 51% | 49% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among managers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all managers. Comparatively, 15.5% of managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of managers are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Manager race
| Manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Manager race and ethnicity over time
See how manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.72% | 6.36% | 5.32% | 11.29% |
| 2011 | 74.56% | 6.53% | 5.34% | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 74.22% | 6.09% | 5.48% | 12.08% |
| 2013 | 74.72% | 5.92% | 5.52% | 11.44% |
| 2014 | 73.62% | 5.89% | 5.42% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 73.63% | 5.95% | 5.36% | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 71.30% | 6.46% | 5.81% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 5.94% | 5.55% | 13.43% |
| 2018 | 72.22% | 5.72% | 6.12% | 13.30% |
| 2019 | 70.83% | 5.99% | 6.16% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 69.08% | 6.03% | 5.81% | 14.26% |
| 2021 | 67.02% | 6.26% | 6.44% | 15.46% |
Manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american managers have the lowest average salary at $58,313.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,148 |
| White | $62,558 |
| Black or African American | $58,313 |
| Asian | $63,609 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,008 |
Average manager age
See how the average age of managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Manager age breakdown
The average age of managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the manager population.
Manager age breakdown
| Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Manager educational attainment
The most common degree for managers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Managers by degree level
| Manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,379 annually. With a Doctorate degree, managers earn a median annual income of $74,316 compared to $65,914 for managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,379 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,956 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,914 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,316 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,713 |
Manager employment statistics
Most managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where managers work.
Manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Manager jobs by company type
Employees with the manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 1% |
Manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for managers are hospitality, retail and finance.
Manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Retail | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Manager turnover and employment statistics
Manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average manager tenure
The average manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 652,606 managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | 7.93% | 65,496 |
| Management Trainee Internship | 8.41% | 123,584 |
| Key Account Manager | 9.38% | 160,992 |
| Manager | 10.39% | - |
| National Service Officer | 11.63% | 60,641 |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | 7.93% | 65,496 |
| Management Trainee Internship | 8.41% | 123,584 |
| Key Account Manager | 9.38% | 160,992 |
| National Service Officer | 11.63% | 60,641 |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by managers
The most common foreign language among managers is Spanish at 56.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 56.5%
- French, 8.1%
- Arabic, 3.8%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Other, 24.9%
Manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.5% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Arabic | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Other | 24.9% |
