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Material project manager demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 10,733 material project managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 26.6% of all material project managers are women, while 73.4% are men.
  • The average material project manager age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of material project managers is White (67.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), Black or African American (9.0%) and Asian (7.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 11% of all material project managers are LGBT.
  • Material project managers are 56% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Material project manager gender statistics

26.6% of material project managers are women and 73.4% of material project managers are men.
  • Male, 73.4%
  • Female, 26.6%

Material project manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male73.4%
Female26.6%

Material project manager gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$87,362
female-income
Female income
$81,902

Material project manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material project manager positions over time. Currently, 26.6% of material project managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Material project manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201077.26%22.74%
201177.62%22.38%
201277.02%22.98%
201375.06%24.94%
201476.58%23.42%
201576.33%23.67%
201675.51%24.49%
201774.88%25.12%
201873.94%26.06%
201975.49%24.51%
202072.27%27.73%
202173.40%26.60%

Material project manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared material project 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 titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Material Project Manager73%27%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Material project manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among material project managers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all material project managers. Comparatively, 12.2% of material project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of material project managers are Black or African American.
  • White, 67.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
  • Black or African American, 9.0%
  • Asian, 7.4%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Material project manager race

Material project manager racePercentages
White67.2%
Hispanic or Latino12.2%
Black or African American9.0%
Asian7.4%
Unknown3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Material project manager race and ethnicity over time

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

Material project manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.29%9.28%5.88%8.56%
201174.99%9.42%4.72%9.18%
201274.96%8.40%5.76%8.96%
201373.57%8.84%5.47%10.12%
201473.17%7.89%5.90%10.71%
201572.70%9.23%5.51%10.92%
201673.77%8.99%6.26%9.04%
201772.57%8.63%6.05%10.21%
201871.70%8.78%6.38%10.53%
201973.59%7.51%6.51%10.27%
202067.37%8.37%6.81%12.13%
202167.24%9.02%7.41%12.21%

Material project manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian material project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown material project managers have the lowest average salary at $84,333.
$93,000
$91,000
$89,000
$87,000
$85,000
$83,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$84,333
White$88,002
Black or African American$86,682
Asian$91,245
Hispanic or Latino$86,691

Average material project manager age

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

Material project manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4040
White4948
Black or African American5349
Asian4146
Hispanic or Latino4445.5

Material project manager age breakdown

The average age of material project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the material project manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Material project manager age breakdown

Material Project Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years5%

Material project manager educational attainment

The most common degree for material project managers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of material project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Master's, 12%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Material project managers by degree level

Material project manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
Associate16%
Master's12%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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Material project manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, material project managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,970 annually. With a Doctorate degree, material project managers earn a median annual income of $101,097 compared to $92,349 for material project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$108,000
$102,000
$96,000
$90,000
$84,000
$78,000
$72,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$102,970
High School Diploma or Less$77,495
Bachelor's Degree$92,349
Doctorate Degree$101,097
Some College/ Associate Degree$78,750

Material project manager employment statistics

Most material project managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where material project managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where material project managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Material project manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees33%

Material project manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Material project manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public36%
Private56%
Government5%

Material project manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for material project managers are manufacturing, technology and professional.

Manufacturing

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Construction

Material project manager turnover and employment statistics

Material project manager unemployment rate over time

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

Material project manager unemployment rate by year

YearMaterial project manager unemployment rate
20105.70%
20115.06%
20124.27%
20132.60%
20142.71%
20152.43%
20162.63%
20171.86%
20182.04%
20192.01%
20202.77%
20212.92%

Average material project manager tenure

The average material project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 578 material project managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Material project manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years4%
11+ years10%

Material project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of material project managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Business Administration Internship4.78%93,605
Parking Garage Manager5.19%3,339
Assistant Account Manager10.51%115,363
Manager, Program Management11.01%271,873
Material Project Manager11.40%-
Director Of Staff Development17.60%126,875
Corporate Recruiting Manager17.78%39,952

Similar material project manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Business Administration Internship4.78%93,605
Parking Garage Manager5.19%3,339
Assistant Account Manager10.51%115,363
Manager, Program Management11.01%271,873
Director Of Staff Development17.60%126,875
Corporate Recruiting Manager17.78%39,952

Foreign languages spoken by material project managers

The most common foreign language among material project managers is Spanish at 44.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
  • Spanish, 44.0%
  • French, 16.0%
  • Chinese, 8.0%
  • Japanese, 8.0%
  • Dutch, 8.0%
  • Other, 16.0%

Material project manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish44.0%
French16.0%
Chinese8.0%
Japanese8.0%
Dutch8.0%
Other16.0%

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Material project manager location demographics

Where do material project managers earn the most?

Material project managers earn the most in California, where the average material project manager salary is $101,809. The map here shows where material project 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 Material Project Managers?

By looking through more than 578 resumes, we found that the most popular places for material project managers are Austin, TX and Houston, TX.
Number of Material Project Managers

Material project manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,218$101,809
2Texas4,156$79,676
3Pennsylvania2,450$90,736
4Florida2,333$70,926
5Illinois2,248$74,707
6New York2,015$98,864
7Massachusetts1,989$101,577
8Ohio1,985$79,384
9Washington1,951$101,408
10Virginia1,914$87,442
11Georgia1,816$76,877
12North Carolina1,583$70,443
13Michigan1,388$94,953
14Maryland1,376$93,971
15Minnesota1,325$68,301
16Wisconsin1,309$73,512
17Indiana1,294$80,936
18New Jersey1,227$92,895
19Tennessee1,170$72,230
20Arizona1,052$74,354
21Missouri947$75,323
22Colorado924$75,988
23Oregon873$88,359
24South Carolina666$75,720
25Iowa658$71,175
26Kentucky637$78,524
27District of Columbia633$88,950
28Alabama603$76,728
29Utah595$80,682
30Kansas590$66,955
31Connecticut579$95,148
32Arkansas446$77,265
33Nebraska372$75,607
34Nevada367$90,941
35Louisiana365$71,989
36Oklahoma359$73,370
37New Hampshire345$97,904
38Idaho324$82,612
39New Mexico306$83,876
40Rhode Island268$88,456
41Mississippi249$74,329
42Hawaii208$79,249
43Delaware205$85,189
44Montana205$80,477
45Maine195$89,801
46West Virginia183$73,782
47North Dakota167$67,979
48Vermont159$99,722
49South Dakota134$76,750
50Alaska107$77,837
51Wyoming83$80,284

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