National project manager demographics and statistics in the US
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National project manager gender statistics
37.9% of national project managers are women and 62.1% of national project managers are men.
- Male, 62.1%
- Female, 37.9%
National project manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.1% |
| Female | 37.9% |
National project manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,925
Female income
$79,649
National project manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in national project manager positions over time. Currently, 37.9% of national project managers are female.
National project manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2011 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2012 | 67.47% | 32.53% |
| 2013 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2014 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2015 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2016 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2017 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2018 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2019 | 63.41% | 36.59% |
| 2020 | 63.37% | 36.63% |
| 2021 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
National project manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared national project 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% |
| National Project Manager | 62% | 38% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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National project manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among national project managers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all national project managers. Comparatively, 12.6% of national project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of national project managers are Asian.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
National project manager race
| National project manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
National project manager race and ethnicity over time
See how national project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
National project manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.91% | 7.33% | 6.53% | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 74.14% | 7.40% | 6.49% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 73.24% | 7.40% | 6.80% | 10.29% |
| 2013 | 73.17% | 7.09% | 7.28% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 72.28% | 7.33% | 7.34% | 10.67% |
| 2015 | 71.68% | 7.49% | 7.59% | 10.86% |
| 2016 | 71.66% | 7.27% | 7.61% | 10.86% |
| 2017 | 70.74% | 7.28% | 8.20% | 11.18% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 7.14% | 8.15% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 70.23% | 7.04% | 8.08% | 11.96% |
| 2020 | 67.68% | 7.22% | 8.34% | 12.10% |
| 2021 | 65.73% | 7.50% | 8.86% | 12.56% |
National project manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian national project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american national project managers have the lowest average salary at $81,840.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,810 |
| White | $85,945 |
| Black or African American | $81,840 |
| Asian | $93,165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,278 |
Average national project manager age
See how the average age of national project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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National project manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
National project manager age breakdown
The average age of national project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the national project manager population.
National project manager age breakdown
| National Project Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
National project manager educational attainment
The most common degree for national project managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of national project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
National project managers by degree level
| National project manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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National project manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, national project managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,937 annually. With a Master's degree, national project managers earn a median annual income of $101,871 compared to $92,130 for national project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,871 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,675 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,130 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,937 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,014 |
National project manager employment statistics
Most national project managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where national project managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where national project managers work.
National project manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
National project manager jobs by company type
Employees with the national project manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most national project managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
National project manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 3% |
National project manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for national project managers are professional, manufacturing and technology.
National project manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
National project manager turnover and employment statistics
National project manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for national project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National project manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | National project manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average national project manager tenure
The average national project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,415 national project managers resumes in Zippia's database.
National project manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
National project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of national project 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 Procurement Manager | 4.08% | 119,086 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| National Project Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Associate Medical Director | 11.66% | 73,831 |
| Director Of Case Management | 14.16% | 95,540 |
Similar national project manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Procurement Manager | 4.08% | 119,086 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Associate Medical Director | 11.66% | 73,831 |
| Director Of Case Management | 14.16% | 95,540 |
Foreign languages spoken by national project managers
The most common foreign language among national project managers is Spanish at 55.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.7% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 55.9%
- German, 14.7%
- French, 5.9%
- Dakota, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- Other, 14.7%
National project manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.9% |
| German | 14.7% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Dakota | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.7% |